Introduction Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a non-invasive treatment that uses low-power lasers to stimulate cell repair and function. It has been shown to be effective for a wide range of conditions, including pain relief, wound healing, and hair loss. LLLT is safe and well-tolerated, and it can be used in conjunction with other…
Fluidotherapy is a therapeutic modality used in physical therapy and rehabilitation settings. It involves the use of a specially designed machine to create a dry thermal airflow, which is combined with cellulose particles (such as finely ground corn husks) to create a fluid-like medium. Patients place their affected body part, such as hands, feet, or…
Introduction: Hydrotherapy is a form of therapy that involves the use of water to treat various health conditions. This type of therapy has been used for centuries and is believed to have originated from ancient Greek and Roman cultures. Hydrotherapy is an alternative (naturopathic or nonpharmaceutical) therapy. If a person chooses to use hydrotherapy, make…
What Is Lumbar Traction? Lumbar traction is a physical therapy treatment often combined with exercise, that is sometimes used for low back pain or sciatica. Lumbar (low back) traction helps to split the spaces between the vertebrae, the bones that make up the spine. The process stretches the space between the vertebrae in the lower spine,…
What is Cervical traction? Cervical traction is a treatment for neck pain that implicates lightly dragging on the head to create space between the bones in the neck (your cervical vertebrae). Cervical traction can be accomplished either by the healthcare provider or by self at home. It can be accomplished manually (by hand) or with a…
What is a Spinal Decompression Therapy? Spinal decompression therapy is a good, non-surgical, and medicine-free treatment method for people who suffer from chronic neck and back pain which can or can not be caused by disc problems and other spine-related conditions. Spinal decompression therapy’s goal is to help patients who are suffering from some crippling…
Introduction The whirlpool bath is a huge tub that is filled with water. The body part that is to be treated is then positioned in the tub of water, and a tiny motor foments the water. While in the water, a person may move their body part to assist with working on the motion nearby…
Overview Focused ultrasound is the union of two different innovative technologies: Focused ultrasound– which gives the energy to treat tissue deep in the body precisely and noninvasively. Magnetic resonance or ultrasound imaging— which is used to recognize and target the tissue to be treated, guide and control the treatment in real-time, and confirm the effectiveness…
What is mixed cerebral palsy? Mixed cerebral palsy happens when a child exhibits symptoms of more than one type of cerebral palsy. Children diagnosed with mixed type cerebral palsy have sustained an injury to the motor control centers in several parts of the brain. A child’s impairments can fall into both categories, spastic and non-spastic,…
What is a continuous passive motion machine? Definition : General Principles : Where Continuous passive motion machine works ? Indications : Contraindication : Continuous passive motion machine complications : If Overuse of a CPM Machine may cause joint pain and swelling over the joint. if you increase motion speedily may also be chances of injury…
