What is Text Neck Syndrome? Text neck, sometimes referred to as tech neck, is a syndrome that arises from placing our heads forward, which puts continuous tension on the neck area. Three things occur when you look down: Maintaining this position for extended periods might have negative effects on your cervical spine and neck in addition…
Introduction: Physiotherapy clinics are essential for improving people’s quality of life since they provide a variety of therapeutic interventions. These clinics have a range of specialized instruments and technology to help physiotherapists treat patients effectively. Modern physiotherapy equipment ensures precise assessments, contributing to rehabilitation programs’ overall success. We will look at a long list of…
The fundamentals of stimulation with cranial electrotherapy: A specific waveform, frequency, and amplitude are applied to patients through a non-invasive transcranial pulsed-current stimulation, or CES. Included with CES goods are an electrical set and an instructions box. While electrode placement varies, FDA-approved devices—which are available for viewing on the FDA website—have identified certain electrode configurations….
What is a Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)? Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), also known as cold laser therapy or photobiomodulation, is a therapeutic technique that employs low-power lasers or light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to treat various conditions. LLLT’s (low-level laser treatment) objectives are to decrease inflammation and speed healing by applying low-level lasers to the layers of…
A Nebulizer: What Is It? A nebulizer is a medical equipment used to administer medication in the form of a mist inhaled into the lungs. It is commonly used for patients with respiratory conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, and other respiratory diseases. Nebulizers are available in portable and home…
What is a CPM Machine? A Continuous Passive Movement (CPM) Machine is a motorized apparatus that passively moves a joint through a predefined range of motion. An electrically powered device that automatically progresses a particular joint by using a predetermined range of motion is referred to as a continuous passive movement, or CPM, machine. With…
Contrast bath therapy: what is it? In contrast bath therapy, the entire extremity or body part is submerged in ice water for a few minutes after being submerged in hot water for physical therapy purposes. Then, this procedure of switching between hot and cold is carried out repeatedly. The circulation around the damaged tissue may…
Phonophoresis: What Is It? Topical medication and ultrasound are combined in a physical therapy method known as phonophoresis. A drug applied topically is referred to as a topical treatment. The medicine is then absorbed by your skin into the tissues underneath with the aid of ultrasound waves. Pain and inflammation in your joints, ligaments, and…
A Combination of Therapy: What is It? Combination therapy often entails using electrical stimulation therapy and ultrasound (US) at the same time. While diadynamic currents are widely used in Europe, bipolar interferential current therapy (IFC) is most commonly used in conjunction with the US in the UK. The high-frequency modality known as therapeutic ultrasound has…
What is Traction on the Ankle? The term “ankle traction” describes a group of techniques used to stretch fractured bones while immobilizing them or to release pressure from the skeletal system while providing rest for the aim of healing. They are employed in the prevention or correction of aberrant leg deformities, as well as the…
