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May 2016

For kyphosis, physiotherapy is a crucial and useful treatment method. Especially for postural kyphosis, physical therapy is certainly essential because an expert physiotherapist can help you learn how to correct your posture and strengthen your spinal muscles. Moreover, physiotherapy may also be recommended for patients with structural kyphosis, including Scheuermann’s kyphosis and kyphosis caused by spinal fractures. Kyphosis is a postural syndrome of the upper back and neck. The upper back appears typically curved with rounded shoulders, the scapula (shoulder blades) are protracted (positioned further away from the spine) and the chin pokes forward rather than being tucked in. This happens

The nerves are the messengers of the body. Neural impulses control everything from muscle function to sensation of pain. Therefore, it isn’t surprising that nerve damage can cause paralysis, pain, numbness, muscle weakness, diminished reflexes, and loss of bladder control. There are various causes for nerve injuries. A bad fall could lead to spinal or brain damage. Muscle cramps and bad posture could cause nerve compression. The peripheral nervous system could be damaged by heat, leading to loss of sensation. Physical therapy has helped many patients with nerve injuries. It is less dangerous than surgical treatment. The nervous system is a delicate

It is observed that senior citizens often suffer from common medical conditions. Arthritis, respiratory problems, cardiovascular disease, vision impairment, weak muscles, and mental illness are commonly associated with the elderly. Geriatrics is a branch of medicine that focuses on health care of the elderly. Geriatric conditions usually include muscoskeletal problems, mental illness, incontinence, and impaired senses, balance problems, chronic pain, and sleep deprivation. Physiotherapy treatments have been successful in resolving or managing each of these ailments. Here’s what physiotherapy has to offer to the field of geriatrics. Muscoskeletal Disorders Low bone density, arthritis, osteoporosis, muscle fatigue and related health issues are all major

Most living tissues have blood vessels that come from many directions into the tissue. Bones are living tissue, and like all living tissues they rely on blood vessels to bring blood to keep them alive. If one blood vessel is damaged it may not cause problems, since there may be a backup blood supply coming in from a different direction. Certain joints of the body, however, have only a few blood vessels that bring in blood. One of these joints is the hip. Avascular necrosis is a disease resulting from the loss of blood supply to the bones. The bone tissue

Certified athletic professionals work closely with athletic teams, to evaluate their performance during game time. They work in conjunction with specialists and provide athletes excellent physiological care. Their work includes training, game preparation, on-site medical assistance, and physiological conditioning. They play a key role in developing the player’s physical capabilities, without messing up their biomechanics. This is why an athletic therapist should be part of every athletic team. Why not a Physician? Sports related injuries take place during games and it is important to have a medical professional close at hand. A physician is concerned only with recovery of an injury but