What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy (or Physical Therapy) is the provision of services to people and populations to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan. It includes the provision of services in circumstances where movement and function are threatened by the process of ageing or that of injury or disease. The method of Physiotherapy sees full and functional movement as at the heart of what it means to be healthy.
Physiotherapy is concerned with identifying and maximizing movement potential, within the spheres of promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. It involves the interaction between physical clients, families and care givers, in a process of assessing movement potential and in establishing agreed upon goals and objectives using knowledge and skills unique to physical therapists.
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IncostressAn innovation designed by women for women.Controls incontinence and helps strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.How Incostress worksWorn the same way as a tampon, it gently supports the urethra and bladder neck bringing these into a natural anatomical position. If the user coughs, sneezes or places any exersion on the |
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Therapeutic manipulation refers to any technique by which a disease or disorder is treated using the remedial use of the hands, especially by a skilled practitioner. Some of these techniques include: Acupuncture Massage Physiotherapy Chiropractics Myopractics Acupuncture Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical procedures |
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It is certainly true that not everyone with hip joint pain needs a total hip replacement, but when your quality of life grows increasingly diminished due to hip joint pain, it may be advisable to consider your options for hip replacement surgery. Ultimately, it’s up to you to |
| The Use of Codeine- and Dextromethorphan-Containing Cough Remedies in Children
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There is numerous prescription and nonprescription medications currently available for suppression of cough symptoms in children. There is also reported adverse effects and over dosage associated with giving cough and cold preparations to children. Patients and parents need to learn about the “lack” of proven antitussive effects and |
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Frozen shoulder, also known as “adhesive capsulitis”, is a restrictive condition that can be painful and frequently affects abduction and external rotation of the shoulder joint. It affects more women than men, and usually occurs between the ages of 40 and 65. In the past, it was thought |
| Is There A Right Or Wrong Way To Move?
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The short answer is no. Less simplistically, and more importantly is to answer with the question: Does it serve your intention?Life can be lived on automatic pilot, where we can lose track of our deepest desires, dreams and intentions. When we lose sight of our intentions, when we |
| Adult Daycare Centers – A Broader View
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"In an unprecedented press release today the medical profession announced the discovery of a new treatment that has been scientifically proven to be effective for more than 100 health conditions and has no known adverse side effects. Conditions researched include: diabetes, pre-menstrual syndrome, constipation, headaches, asthma, allergies, bronchitis, |
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The stem cells treatment for multiple sclerosis, has recently announced the good news that it is much more efficient in treating the autoimmune condition than many presently recognized traditional treatment routine. The process more widely recognized as a bone marrow stem cells implant allows destruction of current faulty |
| Plantar Fasciitis - Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
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Plantar fascia ligament connects your heel to the toes. If you have been experiencing pain from the moment you get up and step onto your feet, then this ligament may have well experienced an injury called plantar fasciitis.
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An Ancient Tradition Comes to the West
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When I was training as a physiotherapist I asked a supervisor what she thought was the most important advice she could give me. "Always remember," she said, "that what you do in the 40 minutes that you spend with a patient is of little significance. It is what |
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Autism is basically a disability that affects the development of the children as they grow. The capability to function normally and relate with outside world is hampered with the Autism Spectrum Disorder. The disorder mainly affects social skills, actions and communication or speech of the child.
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Parkinson's disease develops gradually, and starts with mild tremor in one hand. Apart from tremor the illness causes slowing of movement. People around start noticing that there is no expression on the face and the arms donâ€TMt swing when the affected person walks or talks. Speech often becomes |
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