Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice
Tai chi can improve the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis as much as — or more than — standard physical therapy, new research suggests. Québec Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Laird Harrison, Medscape
… READ MOREClinicians and patients can view progress easily, using an app or a web dashboard, to assess and adjust for improved mobility and self-sufficiency. Ben Coxworth, Gizmag November 10, 2015 Falls can be devastating for the elderly,
… READ MOREColleen is a professional fitness and nutrition coach with extensive experience helping people achieve a healthier and more active lifestyle with custom-designed programs – while also improving outcomes of treatment for those
… READ MOREIn the interest of improving compliance, studies of gait modifications to reduce moments and forces at the knee in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) are increasingly focusing on gait alterations that will not make patients
… READ MOREKnee replacement more effective than alternative care but risks are higher, too. OssKin Evoke™ Nonsurgical treatments are effective for some patients with knee osteoarthritis, and the approach carries less risk of adverse
… READ MOREPaddling with Evoke™ brace Musumeci G, Aiello FC, Szychlinska MA, Di Rosa M, Castrogiovanni P, Mobasheri A. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2015 Mar 16 Abstract Osteoarthritis (OA) is a growing public health
… READ MOREOsteoarthritis in the knee is a painful condition affecting nearly half of all Americans at some time – and two thirds of obese adults. Research suggesting that physical activity could help prevent it has been presented this
… READ MOREChildren with cerebral palsy have complex healthcare needs and often require complex multidisciplinary care. It is important for clinicians to understand which approaches to healthcare service delivery for this population are
… READ MOREA review of the current literature and proposal of scientifically based guidelines. This article presents a literature review of the current recommendations regarding sports after total joint replacement and also suggests
… READ MOREOne third of total knee replacement surgeries in the United States may be “inappropriate,” according to an article published in Arthritis & Rheumatology. The findings point to the need for the development of consensus
… READ MOREAn evidence-based exercise regimen, designed to enhance knee strength and the ability to complete functional tasks, may speed recovery following total knee arthroscopy, TKA, in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Evoke unloading knee
… READ MOREBackground Patients with functional motor disorder (FMD) including weakness and paralysis are commonly referred to physiotherapists. There is growing evidence that physiotherapy is an effective treatment, but the existing literature
… READ MORESupported standing programs have been used in various settings for more than 50 years in an effort to reduce and prevent complications and to optimize various aspects of function. In spite of widespread clinical use, we lack
… READ MOREKids, parents differ on ‘normal’ gait. Although physical therapists and parents often strive for attaining normal gait in children with neuromotor disorders, a new study from researchers at the University of Alberta in Edmonton,
… READ MOREDonald Sutherland plays President Snow in the Hunger Games films. Sutherland contracted polio as a child and developed a love of reading while bedridden. He went on to become an accomplished actor, and has appeared in over 130 films.
… READ MOREOsteoarthritic knee braces have been developed to lessen loads in the degenerative compartment while subsequently reducing knee pain in patients with uni-compartmental arthritis. Evoke™ knee brace highlights. OssKin The present
… READ MOREBy Hank Black, Lower Extremity Review July 2015 ▽ Table of Contents Introduction Medico-legal landscape Driving simulators Immobilizing and adaptive devices Driver evaluation programs Individual recommendations References Further
… READ MOREFunctional Bracing with Adjustable Dynamic Response. Address the entire gait cycle providing unrestricted motion, customized stability, and smooth rollover. Ultraflex Hemiparesis is one of the most common impairments after stroke that
… READ MORESoft knee braces may be of benefit to patients with PFS. Bracing involves control of the tracking position of the patella and restriction of full knee flexion. Braces vary in the manner in which the patella is restricted (eg, patellar
… READ MOREThe seemingly endless quest to discover why foot orthoses relieve symptoms is veering away from skeletal alignment and toward somatosensory variables, though some still insist that kinematics play a role as well. UC San Diego
… READ MOREGet personalized rehab in the comfort of your home. In Calgary and Edmonton, travelling therapists visit patients in their homes, assisted living, and long term care. Maintain or improve your mobility level – in one’s own
… READ MORE10 Exercises to Help Relieve Knee Pain. Healthline After an injury or surgery, an exercise conditioning program will help you return to daily activities and enjoy a more active, healthy lifestyle. Following a well-structured
… READ MOREThis spine conditioning program should be continued for 4 to 6 weeks, unless otherwise specified by your doctor or physical therapist. After your recovery, these exercises can be continued as a maintenance program for lifelong
… READ MOREThis shoulder conditioning program should be continued for 4 to 6 weeks, unless otherwise specified by your doctor or physical therapist. After your recovery, these exercises can be continued as a maintenance program for lifelong
… READ MOREAdapted tango, a version of traditional Argentine tango modified to address motor impairments, has been shown to improve balance, mobility, and cognition in older adults and patients with Parkinson disease, with better compliance than
… READ MOREAdapted Physical Activity programs offer children 4-14 years old with special needs the opportunity to gain independence and health benefits in an encouraging and understanding environment. Canada geese goslings feed on vegetation
… READ MOREI was a fanatical tennis player for decades until my increasingly painful arthritic knees forced me to stop playing. The knees were replaced two years later, but by then, I had filled in my life with other activities, including a
… READ MOREResistance training is important for persons with spinal cord injury, SCI. In general, regular resistance exercise improves one’s energy level and daily living, as well as enhancing body composition and overall motor function. A
… READ MOREThe world’s first wireless plantar pressure measurement system. Whether in physiotherapy practice or in clinical care, the Opengo physio system provides fast and precise gait and general motion analysis with your patients.
… READ MOREA new study has offered fresh evidence that taking regular walks does not carry any risk for knee osteoarthritis patients of making their condition worse. Evoke™ unloading knee brace Arthritis Research UK 19 June 2015 The
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