Physiotherapy Blog

Modified Ashworth Scale

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:19:41 GMT

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

Elderly Falls

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:16:33 GMT

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.

Elder Health Care

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:15:45 GMT

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.

Physiotherapy Treatment for COPD

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:23:51 GMT

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

Chronic Bronchitis Treatment

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:25:48 GMT

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

Cervical Osteoarthritis

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:37:46 GMT

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

Disease Emphysema

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:50:17 GMT

Disease Emphysema, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Calcaneal Spur

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:53:11 GMT

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.

Vitiligo Disease

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:24:02 GMT

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.

Alopecia Cure

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:02:57 GMT

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

Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:52:26 GMT

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

Physiotherapy Links

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:30:22 GMT

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

Contact Us

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:17:30 GMT

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Total Knee Replacement Rehabilitation

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:47:59 GMT

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

Lumbar Spondylosis

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:59:29 GMT

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

Hip Replacement Rehabilitation

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:49:17 GMT

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

Genu Valgum

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:44:14 GMT

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

Frozen Shoulder Exercises

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:42:28 GMT

Frozen Shoulder Exercises aim to reduce pain, increase extensibility of the capsule, and improve strength of the rotator cuff muscles.