Physiotherapy

What is Flat Foot/Pes Planus? Most people have a gap under the arch of the foot when they are standing. The arc, the inner part of the foot is slightly raised off the ground. People with flat foot or fallen arch either have no arch, or it is low. The …

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What is Osgood Schlatter Disease? Osgood Schlatter Disease is inflammation of the Patella Tendon among teens. The Patella Tendon is the connecting structure that is just below the lower margin of the knee cap.  Generally, other than pain, swelling will be noted over the said tendon. This condition is named …

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Growth and development of infants and children is important to parents. Parents who are sensitive about the phase of growth and development of their children from birth to adulthood can help in the physical development, cognitive, language, social, moral, personality etc. In addition, it also helps in the process of …

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Introduction Lifting and transferring stroke patients require proper technique. If improper technique is used, it would result in injury to carers and stroke patients. Carers can suffer from low back pain as a result of improper of lifting and transferring techniques. The techniques can be used are as follows: Example, …

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  Introduction Early intervention programs supports the needs of the infants and toddlers with development delays and disabilities. Physiotherapist can helps the families with their child’s development and ability to participate in age-appropriate and meaningful activities. Physiotherapist provides therapeutic intervention to enhance the gross motor and fine motor development skills …

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Definition Burns are injuries to the skin caused by material which are exposed to heat, chemicals, friction, ice, electric shock or radiation. Injury classification: a) Injury of burns are divided into: – 1. Heat (thermal injury) – fire, flammable liquids such as gasoline, gas, hot water, hot steam. 2. Chemical …

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Asthma is a disorder caused by inflammation in the airways (called bronchi) that lead to the lungs. This inflammation causes airways to tighten and narrow, which blocks air from flowing freely into the lungs, making it hard to breathe. Symptoms include wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and cough, particularly at night …

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Introduction Why choose walking as an exercise among others exercises? Walking is the simplest form of exercise to execute, it is free and appropriate for anyone of any fitness level that can generate great benefits. The father of medicine, Hipocrates, said, “Walking is man’s best medicine”. Evidence shows that walking …

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Introduction Osteoporosis results from reduced bone mass and disruption of the micro-architecture of bone, giving decreased bone strength and increased risk of fracture, particularly of the spine, hip, wrist, humerus, and pelvis. The risk of fractures increases steeply with age and most of those affected are over 75. Osteoporosis occurs …

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What is Scoliosis Scoliosis is a medical condition of the spine whereby the spine of an individual curves to the right or left. It is not a systemic disease. The word scoliosis is a Greek word which means crooked.  The spinal vertebrae will not only curve to the sides but …

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