Edmonton & Calgary TelePhysio
Along with continuing to provide physiotherapy and exercise therapy to those in urgent or critical need and pass our covid19 vetting questionnaire, we are offering our current, old and new clients our telehealth program! InHome Physical Therapy is proud to introduce Telemedicine services in the form of TelePhysio to our patients and all Albertans as a response to the unique challenges posed by Covid19 and the pandemic that we are all facing. What is TelePhysio? As the name suggests ‘tele’ refers to ‘over distance’ and the initial method of communication was the telephone. Nowadays, high-speed connections and web cameras mean that the ability
Physiotherapy for Epilepsy
A disorder of brain function that takes the form of recurring seizures, is known as Epilepsy. Our feelings, thoughts and actions are controlled by brain cells that communicate with each other through regular electrical impulses. When sudden, uncontrolled bursts of electrical activity disrupt the regular functioning of the brain is when seizures occur. It can occur right across the brain or can be confined to just one part of the brain. Communication between cells becomes scrambled and our thoughts, feelings or movements become momentarily confused or uncontrolled. Depending on where in the brain the seizure is occurring and what functions that
Physiotherapy For Pleural Effusion
The area between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and the chest cavity, known as the pleural space, can get filled with either transudate or exudate forms of fluid. Transudate is usually composed of ultra-filtrates of plasma due to an imbalance in vascular hydrostatic and oncotic forces in the chest, while exudate is typically produced by inflammatory conditions. Exudative pleural effusions are usually more serious and difficult to treat. Most pleural effusions are not serious by themselves, but some require treatment to avoid problems. Let’s take a look at how physical therapy helps. What causes pleural effusions? There are various
Squash Can Be Very Hard On Your Back If You Don’t Take Care
Squash is an indoor racquet sport, played by two or four players in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball. It can be a fast-moving sport that provides an excellent cardiovascular workout. Although you need a partner to play squash, there are many squash centers and clubs that offer friendly tournaments and games where you can meet and compete with other squash players. Squash is a game you can play at any age. The rules are simple and any person can learn it quickly. The game suits a person regardless of size. It can be played for leisure
How to Cope With Losing Independence Due to Injury or Pain
Losing independence is best described as the diminished ability to perform tasks and activities of daily life. Disabling physical illnesses, debilitating injuries and chronic pain can easily contribute to the loss of independence. Losing one’s independence is not only a physical process, but an emotional one as well. As mobility and other factors that facilitate the ease of every day life start to fail, individuals must adjust not only to struggling to complete day-to-day tasks but depending on others to help them as well. How to Cope With Losing Independence By coping with the loss of independence, individuals can lead fulfilling and happy