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What Does Massage Therapy Do?
What Does Massage Therapy Do?.
Massage therapy is a hands-on treatment technique used to holistically manage a wide variety of different conditions. Trained health practitioners, such as physiotherapists, use various massage techniques on the muscles and soft tissues of the body to alleviate muscle tension and joint pain, and to promote relaxation.
From a sore back to patellofemoral knee pain, massage therapy can make positive physiological changes in the soft tissue. Massage therapy is comm...
Posted on 2022-12-25
What is BPPV, what can a Physiotherapist do for me?
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What is BPPV, What Can a Physiotherapist do for me?.
BPPV or Benign Paroxysmal positional vertigo is the common cause of vertigo is older adults and is the most common reason for dizziness in this population. BPPV usually manifests as a sudden onset of vertigo and unsteadiness and can also lead to falls and other injuries in the elderly. The picture below illustrates the function of the semicircular canals.
What causes BPPV:.
BPPV is caused by free floating calcium crystals in the semici...
Posted on 2018-02-17
Temporomandibular disorders (TMJ) and physical therapy
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMJ) and Physical Therapy.
TMJ disorders affect 5 out of every hundred people and it can be quiet debilitating. One in five people of TMJ typically tend to get help. The treatment of TMJ can have quiet an socio-economic burden on the individual and can be very expensive. The treatments range from physical therapy, chiropractic to splint therapy. Tempero-mandibular disorders (TMD) can cause a range of different symptoms ranging from headaches, ringing in the ears (...
Posted on 2018-02-17
Ankle Sprains
Ankle Sprains.
Most sprains are caused by rolling the foot inward. This can stretch or even tear the ligaments that help support the ankle and foot. Ligament damage if severe enough may lead to instability of the ankle and frequent repetitive injury.
While mild ankle sprains can recover in 2-4 week duration, moderate to severe ankle sprains may take from 6 weeks to several months to heal. Early treatment, specific exercises and bracing can decrease the risk of repetitive injury. The informat...
Posted on 2018-02-17
IT Band Injuries
IT Band Injuries.
What do you need to know about it ?Anatomical considerations, treatment options and home exercise program..
Here is an illustration of the anatomy of the IT band. The IT band is an important structure that gives stability to hip and knee. The main muscle attachments to the IT band are the gluteus maximus and the tensor fascia late. The main action of the IT band is to prevent adduction and internal rotation of the femur during mid stance phase of gait. It is believed in the f...
Posted on 2018-02-04
