Physiotherapy for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Degeneration begins in the corticospinal tracts and spreads downwards to the anterior horns and the nerve roots. Thus, it can appear as an upper motor neuron disease and end as one of the lower motor neurons. Clinical Features Of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis The disease begins as spastic paralysis in the […]
Physiotherapy for Pressure Sore: Pressure sore is a term for describing any pressure injury, which may vary from an area of erythema to a deep-seated ulceration exposing the underlying bone. It can start at any age, but is more common among the elderly. Both genders can be affected and often found in pressure areas such […]
Physiotherapy for Knee Injury : What is Knee Injury? Knee Injury is when there is damage to the bones, tendons, ligament or cartilage of the knee. Causes of Knee Injury 1. Football accident 2. Netball accident 3. Basketball accident 4. Old trauma 5. Arthritis Signs and Symptoms of Knee injury 1. Swelling and stiffness 2. […]
Can physiotherapy cure stroke? This is a question many stroke survivors and their families ask. While there is no complete ‘cure,’ physiotherapy plays a vital role in recovery by improving movement, strength, and quality of life. Hemiplegia popularly known as stroke is a sudden disabling attack or loss of brain function cause by an interruption […]
Facial Palsy Treatment : This is also called facial paralysis .It means that a person is no longer able to move some or all of the muscles on one or both sides of the face. Possible causes of facial palsy What to do when you have facial palsy Physiotherapy or physical therapy helps people with […]
Walking is the movement of an individual from one point to another destination with the use or his or her legs. It is a very great way to improve and maintain your overall health, a regular routine walk for about 30 minutes or more everyday can help increase cardiovascular fitness, reduces excess fat in the […]
Stroke: It occurs due to a decrease in oxygen to the brain. This can be due to a bleed or blockage in the brain’s blood supply. Symptoms Of stroke include: Difficulty in speaking Trouble speaking and understanding what others are saying. A person having stroke may be confused, very slow in speaking like counting their […]
Athlete participating in an any form of athletic activity, always has a risk of getting injured during sporting activities. Range of sports injuries from minor to major can keep one off the field for a certain period of time. Sport rehabilitation focuses on getting well, regaining flexibility, speed, balance, strength to get back into action […]
How can I solve my kneel problem : Knee pain is pain or discomfort you feel in or around your knee joint. However,solving the problem of the kneel varies, depending on the actual problem of the kneel. Sometimes, it could be as a result of dislocation or it could be a symptom of weakness of […]
What cases does a Physiotherapist treat ? Physiotherapists are both concerned about preventing cases or issues that may lead to dislocation of bones and muscles in the body and rehabilitation from those injuries to keep fit and for your overall well being. Treatment varies and it could be as a result of problems caused by […]