Orthopedics Orthopedic Physiotherapy is oriented towards the treatment of Musculo – Skeletal ailments. It involves regaining appropriate health and function of structures surrounding the Joint regions and normalizing the Biomechanics following any injury or Orthopedic disease. The rehabilitation of orthopedically disabled individuals is also a major area of function. The role of a Orthopedic Physiotherapy specialist are Improve posture, Improve Muscle functions, Improve Joint Mobility, Motor function, Muscle performance, and range of motion associated with Connective tissue dysfunctions, Localized inflammation. As in • Back & Neck Pain / Spondylosis • Sports injuries (Ligament Sprains, Muscle tears & Joint Problems) • Whiplash Injuries • Shoulder Injuries / Frozen Shoulder • Repetitive Strain Injuries • Rehabilitation after Fractures & Post Surgery • Spinal Conditions (Disc Problems, Sciatica, Trapped Nerves) • Osteoarthritis / Rheumatoid Arthritis • Tennis Elbow / Golfers Elbow • Joints Pain / Stiffness • Ligament Sprain / Tear To arrange an appointment or to speak with our physiotherapist, call us Neurology Neurophysiotherapy is a treatment available to help sufferers of neurological diseases, such as Multiple Sclerosis, bells palsy, facial palsy, nerve injuries, Parkinson’s Disease as well as those recovering from a stroke/ paralysis. It can also benefit neurologically-impaired patients including those who may have had a head injury. A neurological problem can often have a serious impact on a person’s movement, sensation, balance and co-ordination. We also provide in house neuro rehabilitation for bed ridden or difficult to ambulate to our clinic. We teach yoga, meditation, pranayamas to keep mind cool and calm. The aim of treatment at our clinic is to help each person regain as many of these abilities as possible. Patients may have restricted use and control over their bodies, this treatment can help facilitate and maximize the patient’s physical abilities. The treatment includes a comprehensive neurological assessment, a treatment plan and a course of home exercises. Our specialist neurological physiotherapists have experience treating a wide range of neurological conditions including: • Stroke • Cerebral Palsy • Head Injury • Spinal Cord Injury • Multiple Sclerosis • Dementia • Parkinsons Disease • Guillain Barre Syndrome • Peripheral Nerve Injury • Developmental Delay • Fibromyalgia • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome • Dyspraxia • Transverse Myelitis • Huntingtons Disease • Motor Neurone Disease • Muscular Dystrophy • Myopathy To arrange an appointment or to speak with our physiotherapist, call us on Cardiorespiratory Cardiovascular inactivity is a major risk factor for coronary artery disease. It is now widely recognized that appropriate exercise can be an effective disease prevention strategy and is integral to the management of patients with a variety of cardiovascular conditions. Role of physiotherapy Physiotherapists can assess, plan and implement programs to assist patients with conditions such as: • Asthma • hypertension • peripheral vascular disease • angina • post myocardial infarction • cardiac or valve replacement surgery • lung volume reduction surgery and • chronic lung diseases In cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, and in many other post-operative conditions, physiotherapists play a key role in enabling patients to successfully manage their own recovery process. Physiotherapists also play a key role in maximizing the patients functional ability and overall quality of life. Benefits of physiotherapy Exercise can be tailored to patient needs, modified if necessary, and graduated according to individual responses. A physiotherapist supervised program can: • Assist with offsetting the deleterious effects of prolonged bed rest; • Gradually improve fitness; • Give confidence to resume regular activities; • Provide regular review of progress in a safe environment; and • Promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Physiotherapy plays a vital role in rehabilitation after cardiac surgery. Physiotherapy programs are designed to educate patients and their relatives on lifestyle changes necessary to achieve optimal post operative recovery and minimize the risk of relapse. Patients who have undergone cardiac surgery are frequently apprehensive about resuming activities which previously caused them pain or breathlessness. Pediatrics Pediatric physiotherapy work with people of varying ages from premature babies to adolescents to ensure optimal physical function and development. Like all physiotherapy, they are concerned with movement, co-ordination, posture and the cardio respiratory system. The aim of the paediatric physiotherapy is to provide a program that the patient will enjoy, while encouraging them to participate and become independent. Pediatric physiotherapists assess and treat infants and children with a range of conditions including: • cerebral palsy - from mild hemiplegic to severe quadriplegia; • developmental delay; • syndromes and other genetic conditions; • spine bifida and neural tube defects; • muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy; • brachial plexus lesions; • juvenile chronic arthritis (JCA); • visual handicaps; • premature babies with dystopia; • postural problems - torticollis, scoliosis, talipes, metatarsus adducts; • respiratory problems such as cystic fibrosis or asthma; • osteogenis imperfect; • Minimal cerebral dysfunction. The role of the pediatric physiotherapist is to assess the referred child and give parents and/or cares advice regarding handling, positioning and treatment through play and/or exercise. Physiotherapists work closely with families, cares, teachers and other health professionals. The approach is holistic and practical, with an emphasis on gross motor function and posture. For better outcomes and most effective treatment results, early referral is the key (before eight months). Infants and children can be seen at home, day care centre, Early Intervention Programs, schools or clinics on a regular basis. Advice will be given on appropriate handling and equipment including seating, standing frames, mobility aids and pushers. A range of treatment methods may be used such as neurodevelopment therapy, motor learning and hydrotherapy. Physiotherapists help to maintain and develop functional skill level and range of movement in order to minimize joint contracture and postural deformities. Pediatric physiotherapists also work with a range of conditions to help older children and adolescents, including: • acquired brain injury and spinal injury; • neurological diseases; • post trauma injuries, fractures, sports injuries, post orthopedic surgery; • juvenile chronic arthritis and related conditions; • cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and spina bifida; • cystic fibrosis and other respiratory disorders such as asthma; • • burns and plastic surgery; • limb deficiency conditions; • Chronic pain. Electrotherapy Electrotherapy is the use of electrical energy as a medical treatment. In medicine, the term electrotherapy can apply to a variety of treatments; including the use of electrical devices such as Neuromuscular stimulators for stimulate the paralysis nerve. The term has also been applied specifically to the use of electrical current to speed wound healing. Additionally, the term electrotherapy or electromagnetic therapy has also been applied to a range of alternative medical devices and treatments. The use of electrotherapy has been researched and accepted in the field of rehabilitation (electrical muscle stimulation). The American Physical Therapy Association acknowledges the use of Electrotherapy for: 1. Pain management *Improves range of joint movement 2. Treatment of neuromuscular dysfunction * Improvement of strength * Improvement of motor control * Retards muscle atrophy * Improves local blood flow 3. Improves range of joint mobility * Induces repeated stretching of contracted, shortened soft tissues 4. Tissue repair * Enhances microcirculation and protein synthesis to heal wounds * Restores integrity of connective and dermal tissues 5. Acute and chronic edema * Accelerates absorption rate * Affects blood vessel permeability * Increases mobility of proteins, blood cells and lymphatic flow 6. Peripheral blood flow * Induces arterial, venous and lymphatic flow 7. Iontophoresis * Delivery of pharmacological agents 8. Urine and fecal incontinence * Affects pelvic floor musculature to reduce pelvic pain and strengthen musculature * Treatment may lead to complete continence Electrotherapy is used for relaxation of muscle spasms, prevention and retardation of disuse atrophy, increase of local blood circulation, muscle rehabilitation and re-education electrical muscle stimulation, maintaining and increasing range of motion, management of chronic and intractable pain, post-traumatic acute pain, post surgical acute pain, immediate post-surgical stimulation of muscles to prevent venous thrombosis, wound healing and drug delivery. Fitness We have a large selection of exercises fitness articles and healthy recipes to choose from. If you are looking for advice; Health and Fitness has now become one of the major concerns. Earlier humans used to hunt for their living, due to which their body had to undergo a lot of physical exercise. This made life active and alert. Now, life has become more simple and easy. Everything we need is just a phone call away. This easy life has restricted humans to do that bit of physical exercise which is required to keep the body fit and healthy. We get instant, spicy and variety of food which lose their nutrition during the process. How do we ensure that we have all that we need to have a healthy living? This is a big question among everyone. We need proper nutrition and a fit and healthy body. Good Health is all that one craves for. Becoming healthier and fitter though not very difficult needs dedicated efforts. Nutrition and Health Diet The basic foundation for a healthy individual starts from his foetal stage with proper and healthy nutrition derived from his or her mother. Hence, a pregnant womans diet stands atop all diets. Your food shall be your medicine. IHCC has postulated the role of food and especially nutritive foods for maintaining health as well as cure of diseases. Nutrients are necessary for the proper functioning of mental, physical, metabolic, chemical and hormonal activities. The body is like a machine that will repair and rebuild itself if proper nutrition is provided by way of food. Sumptuous nutrition is available in fruits and vegetables. Fruits have the capacity to give all that a body needs. How to consume? What to consume? Which fruit helps in which way? The answers to these questions can be found in our Nutrition and Healthy Diet Section Exercise and Fitness Simple fitness exercises can help to have a fitter and healthy life. Stretching exercises can help in many ways in minting a fitter body. Weight loss can be achieved by following simple effortless regular exercises. Medical breakthroughs can happen by regular meditation and exercising. Yoga and other workouts which can be performed easily are available in this website to keep you fit and healthy. Health and Fitness can make all that difference in ones life. Healthy living is all that one needs, and to achieve that we picked up the best of the articles from reliable sources and have presented here in an organized manner. You might not be able to spend your valuable time on complicated medications and diet controls, but, you can find articles to help you have a better living using simple and easy techniques. A science in vogue practiced since centuries, uses a wide variety of plants, animal origin substances, mineral and metallic substances to rebalance the diseased condition in the sick. A few tips on simple treatment of life style diseases have been carefully picked for the visitors of this website. These tips can help reduce or control diseases like diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, etc.
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