When most people think of physiotherapy, they often picture athletes recovering from injuries. However, physiotherapists play a crucial role in intensive care units (ICUs) as well.
ICUs are often the last resort for patients with life-threatening illnesses or injuries. Patients in the…
Chronic pain is a condition in which pain persists for longer than 3-6 months. It can be caused by a variety of factors, such as injury, illness, or nerve damage.
Chronic pain can have a significant impact on a person's quality of…
Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy is a non-invasive medical treatment that uses electromagnetic waves to promote healing and improve the function of cells and tissues in the body. The therapy involves the use of a device that emits pulsed electromagnetic fields, which…
The Delorme technique of repeated maximum strength is a type of strength training that aims to help you build strength and muscle mass. It involves performing three sets of an exercise with increasing weights, aiming to reach the maximum weight that you…
Inflammation is a natural and essential process of the immune system that occurs in response to injury, infection, or tissue damage. It is the body's way of protecting itself by removing harmful stimuli and initiating the healing process. Inflammation can be acute…
Osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease, is a rare genetic disorder that affects the strength and structure of bones. It can manifest in various ways and to variable degrees of severity because it is a heterogeneous condition. We will look…
One of the most intricate joints in the human body, the shoulder joint allows for a large range of motion and flexibility.
A healthcare provider would often start a shoulder joint examination by questioning the patient about any symptoms they may be…
Pain that has no apparent physical origin and is instead brought on by psychological conditions like stress, anxiety, or depression is known as psychogenic pain. The quality of life of a person may be significantly impacted by this kind of pain, which…
Using technology to deliver care to patients remotely, telehealth physiotherapy is a relatively new and quickly expanding field of physiotherapy practice. Videoconferencing between the physiotherapist and the patient is commonly used in telehealth physiotherapy to enable real-time evaluation, treatment, and patient monitoring…
Exercise and physical activity can have a substantial impact on the immune system, which is extremely relevant to the practice of physiotherapy.
Frequent exercise helps increase the immune system by boosting the generation of antibodies and immunological cells. Exercise can improve immune…