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Upper Motor Neuron Lesion

Comparison of Upper Motor Neuron Lesion and Lower Motor Neuron Lesion Syndromes. Examples of upper motor neuron disease are spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, parkinsonism, CVA etc.

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PNF Techniques

PNF techniques help develop muscular strength and endurance, joint stability, mobility, neuromuscular control and coordination all of which are aimed at improving the overall functional ability of pat

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Gate Control Theory Of Pain

The PAIN GATE THEORY or GATE CONTROL THEORY of pain,put forward by Ron Melzack and Patrick Wall in 1965.

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Modified Ashworth Scale

Modified Ashworth Scale for Grading Spasticity. 0 -No increase in muscle tone. 1 -Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the range

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Elderly Falls

Elderly Falls are common & may lead to injuries and decline in function. Evaluation should included risk factor assessment, gait assessment, and home assessment. Exercise can improve outcomes.

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Elder Health Care

Geriatric Physical Therapy is a branch of rehabilitation dealing with elder health care. It involves alleviative or remedial, preventive or social aspects of the elderly disabled.

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Physiotherapy Treatment for COPD

Physiotherapy Treatment for COPD. Other treatments for COPD may include medicines, vaccines, pulmonary rehabilitation (rehab), oxygen therapy and surgery.

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Chronic Bronchitis Treatment

chronic bronchitis treatment, causes, pathophysiology, symptoms and diagnosis.

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Cervical Osteoarthritis

Cervical Osteoarthritis. The goal of cervical spondylosis/Cervical Osteoarthritis treatment is relief of pain and prevention of permanent spinal cord and nerve root injury.

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Disease Emphysema

Disease Emphysema, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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Calcaneal Spur

Heel Spur or Calcaneal Spur is one of the most common causes of heel pain. Continued overstrain of plantar fascia results in stripping of periosteum from its origin at the calcaneus.

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Vitiligo Disease

Vitiligo Disease is a chronic disorder that causes depigmentation patches in skin. It occurs when the melanocytes, the cells responsible for skin pigmentation, die or are unable to function.

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Alopecia Cure

Alopecia Cure by Physiotherapy. Alopecia Areata is defined as premature loss of hair.

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Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment

Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment. Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a sero negative, progressive chronic inflammatory disease. Over 90% of patients are HLA- B27 positive.

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Physiotherapy Links

This section, Physiotherapy Links features some very useful resources related to physiotherapy

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You can contact us or provide feedback at our hard work. Your participation and valuable advice will be acknowledged.

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Total Knee Replacement Rehabilitation

Total Knee Replacement Rehabilitation aims at preventing hazards of bedrest, assist with adequate functional ROM and strengthening knee musculature to obtain independent activities

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Lumbar Spondylosis

Lumbar Spondylosis is a condition associated with degenerative changes in the intervertebral discs and facet joints.

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Hip Replacement Rehabilitation

The protocols mentioned here for Hip Replacement Rehabilitation are general and should be tailored to specific patients.

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Genu Valgum

Genu Valgum is also known as knock knees. It is a deformity wherein there is medial bowing of the legs at the knee.

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