What’s degenerative disc disease ? Degenerative disc disease is a condition in which the discs between two or more vertebrae begin to deteriorate. A disc is a soft cushion that sits between the bones of the spine where it acts as a shock absorber. As discs age, they can become less elastic and begin to…
What is intervertebral disc ? There are a total of 24 disks in the human spine. The disks are made of fibrocartilaginous material. The outside of the disk is made of a strong material called the annulus fibrosus. Inside this protective covering is a jelly-like substance known as mucoprotein gel. This interior is known as…
DEFINATION Biofeedback is a technique you can use to learn to control some of your body’s functions, such as your heart rate. During biofeedback, you’re connected to electrical sensors that help you receive information about your body. This feedback helps you make subtle changes in your body, such as relaxing certain muscles, to achieve the…
What is a Combination Therapy? In general terms, combination therapy involves the simultaneous application of ultrasound (US) with electrical stimulation therapy. In Europe, Diadynamic Currents are frequently utilized, but in the UK, the US is most often combined with bipolar Interferential Therapy (IFT). it is suggested that: by combining US with IF, the advantages/effects of…
DEFINATION : it is a therapeutic techanique that consists in applying artificial magnetic fields on an affected part of the human body, controlling intensity and frequency. so we expose the affected body’s area to a magnetic field similar to the earth’s one, both with artificial magnetic fields we can get higher levels of frequency and…
What is a Russian Current? It is also called as Tone Burst current. It was first investigated by Dr. Y M Kots in Russian literature. It provoked much interest because the successful Olympic team was using it in addition to their usual training program. It was suggested that its use significantly increased muscle strength (about…
Definition : Shock-wave therapy is a modality that is becoming more common in physiotherapy. Using much lower energy than in medical applications, shock-wave therapy, or extra-corporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), is used in the treatment of many musculoskeletal conditions, primarily those involving connective tissues such as ligaments and tendons. What is Shockwave Therapy? Although it…
MOIST HEAT THERAPY DEFINITION Moist Heat can reduce muscle spasms, reduce joint stiffness, and make soft tissue more flexible. Heat can be used to help loosen tight muscles and joints during a warm-up period before exercise. Heat is not used the first few days after an injury or while your injury has any swelling because…
DEFINATION: Contrast bath therapy is a physical therapy treatment in which all or part of the body is immersed first in hot water, then in ice water, and then the procedure of alternating hot and cold is repeated several times. The contrast bath can help improve circulation around your injured tissue. This is one of…
INTRODUCTION Longwave diathermy operates at a frequency range of 0.3-1MHz. The high frequency current produces heat deep into the tissues, which lasts for around 30 minutes. Longwave diathermy involves generation of oscillating electromagnetic fields (EMF) that are comprised of both electrical and magnetic fields. Variations in the strength of these fields are dependent upon several…
