An Overview of Nebulizers for Respiratory Relief Nebulizer have become essential resources in the field of respiratory care for many people who are managing long-term lung problems. By delivering medication instantly to the lungs, these devices provide a useful and efficient means of symptom relief and improved breathing. This article offers a thorough explanation of…
Introduction: Spirometry is the word used to describe the basic lung function tests that assess the amount of air that is exhaled and inspired Volume, time, and flow are the three main connected measures. Spirometry is objective, noninvasive, detects early changes, and is reproducible. With the availability of portable meters, it may be conducted practically…
Definition/Description Aquatic therapy, also known as water therapy or hydrotherapy, is a specialized form of physical therapy that takes place in a pool or other water-based environment. It utilizes the unique properties of water to facilitate rehabilitation, relieve pain, and promote overall well-being. Water provides a buoyant and supportive medium that reduces the impact on…
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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…
DEFINATION : microwave diathermy of the tissues with radiation in the shorter wireless part of the electromagnetic spectrum, e.g. with a wavelength between infra-red and short-wave diathermic radiation. there is some variation in defination, but waves of 1-100cm may conveniently be classified as microwave. WAVELENGTH : 12.25cm FREQUENCY : 2450 MHz some use is made…
DEFINATION: Electrical stimulation of the muscles that generally act as the muscle pump may be combined with compression and elevation of the limb to increase venous and lymphatic return and so relieve oedema. Goal : Faradism Under Pressure is used for edema control and to improve the venous and lymphatic drainage from the edematous area,…
Introduction of Ultrasound : Ultrasound Waves : Ultrasound waveform with compression and rarefaction These three factors are related, but are not constant for all types of tissue. Average figures are most commonly used to represent the passage of US in the tissues. Typical US frequencies from therapeutic equipment are 1 and 3 MHz though some…
DEFINATION: Short Wave Diathermy : Short Wave Diathermy is Also called SWD – is a Electric Machine that are useful in treatment that uses electromagnetic energy to produce deep heating in joints and soft tissues. This form of heat can be applied to deeper structures than other forms of heat treatment. It uses a high-frequency…
