Physiotherapy for Quadriceps Strain
Quadriceps strain is very common in sports like football, where regular kicking and running is practiced. A quadriceps strain occurs when a muscle is forcibly stretched beyond its limits and the muscle tissue gets torn. Based on the severity of the strain, it is classified as a first, second or third degree strain. When a quadriceps strain occurs, it is important to react immediately. Physiotherapy is the best treatment for this type of muscle strain. The physiotherapy treatment for quadriceps strain differs depending on the degree of strain. It is, therefore, important to get your muscle strain diagnosed from a professional
How Physiotherapy Can Relieve A Jammed Finger
A jammed finger does sound like a small problem unless you experience it. It wouldn’t be that big of a deal but often there are times the smallest injuries can cause the most discomfort. Not only jammed fingers are painful, but they also make the easiest tasks harder than usual. Jammed fingers are commonly caused by sports like basketball or when you catch yourself during a fall. Finger injuries occur in a wide variety of sports, from football to rugby and tennis, should not be a surprise. Usually, immediate treatment is recommended in order to ensure there is no further
Sports Therapy for Shin Splints
Participants who are into running sports often experience shin splints. ‘Shin splints’ is common diagnosis given when someone is suffering from pain in the front of their legs and is often associated with running. There are two types of shin splints which can occur in two different regions of leg, posterior and anterior. One common cause of shin splints is periostitis. Periostitis is an inflammation of the periosteum. Periostitis results from an overuse injury that usually develops gradually over a period of time from weeks to months. Originating on the tibia, periosteum serves as an attachment site for the muscles. Muscle
What Is Respiratory Kinesiotherapy?
The root cause for diseases in the respiratory system are due to changes in the mechanism of the respiratory act.To guard against these diseases, one must resort to respiratory kinesiotherapy. The main objective of respiratory kinesiotherapy is the restoration of impaired lung function. Respiratory kinesiotherapy can be defined as a group of specific manual exercise techniques, without equipment. Let us delve further into what constitutes respiratory kinesiotherapy. Exercises Kinesiotherapy exercises, ordinarily consist of certain breathing exercises you are required to perform. These would include: Diaphragmatic respiration Maximum sustained inspiration Fractional inspiration Body positioning The main objective of respiratory kinesiotherapy is the restoration of impaired
Physical Therapy Helps Improve Sensation
Physical therapy or physiotherapy is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialty that remediates impairments and promotes mobility, function, and quality of life through examination, diagnosis, prognosis, and physical intervention (therapy using mechanical force and movements). It is carried out by physical therapists or physiotherapists. When there is a sensory loss experienced, physiotherapy is used to improve body sensation. The main cause of sensory loss is aging. As we age, our senses tend to become less sharp. However, it may also occur due to illness or accidents. The following points elaborate on how sensory loss occurs. Visual Impairment The most common causes around the