physical therapy

In cerebral palsy, faulty development or damage to motor areas in the brainimpair the body's ability to control movement and posture. This results in anumber of chronic neurological disorders. Cerebral palsy is usually associatedwith events that occur before or during birth, but may be acquired during thefirst few months or years of life as the result of head trauma or infection.Cerebral palsy is neither... [read more]

Charles Levy, M.D.Medical treatment for people with TM can bedivided into three phases. The first is the acute phase which might last fromdays to weeks. This phase begins when a person first falls ill. Typically, thatperson would go to a physician for help, and the medical community would try todiscover what is wrong and try to fix it. If the problem was a broken bone inthe leg, this process would... [read more]

Patient selection: Any patient with symptoms ofrespiratory disease is a candidate for rehabilitation. Programs are bestinstituted when disease is moderate so that disabling end-stage respiratoryfailure can be prevented. While patients with minimal impairment may showlittle obvious change in function, benefits are, in fact, significant.Patients with advanced lung disease also benefit. Even... [read more]

These exercises are designed to gently move your sacroiliac joint. Do not do these exercises if they cause any pain or discomfort. If your pain continues see your health care provider or physical therapist as soon as possible. Hamstring stretch on wall: Lie on your back with your buttocks close to a doorway, and extend your legs straight out in front of you along the floor. Raise one leg and rest it... [read more]

Background:cardiac rehabilitation has been provided to somewhat lower-risk patients who could exercise without getting into trouble. However, astonishingly rapid evolution in the management of CAD has now changed the demographics of the patients who can be candidates for rehabilitative training. Currently, about 400,000 patients who undergo coronary angioplasty each year comprise a subgroup that could... [read more]

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS: - Time frames mentioned in this article should be considered approximate with actual progression based upon clinical presentation. Careful observation and ongoing assessments will dictate progress.- No passive inversion or forceful eversion for 6 weeks.- Avoid plantar flexion greater than resting position for 4 weeks.- Carefully monitor the incisions and surrounding structures... [read more]

"Doc, I twisted my ankle; it's swollen, and hurts; how soon before it's healed? How soon before I can ski?" Ankle injuries are common. Usually they are minor and heal quickly. But too often they lead to chronically unstable ankles that give out repeatedly and ruin a season. This consequence is avoidable if specific treatments are started immediately after the injury.Ankle soft tissue injuries are divided... [read more]

Lateral epicondylitis:Otherwise known as "tennis elbow", this condition is characterized by pain and weakness along the muscles and tendons on the outside of the elbow (extensor mechanism) right by the bony protrusion (lateral epicondyle). This injury is seen in many sports such as tennis or golf, as well as any activity or work which requires repetitive grasping or gripping. Chronic stress to the... [read more]

Frozen shoulder is the common name for a condition called adhesive capsulitis. It is characterized by loss of range of motion at the shoulder. This condition often comes on without warning or injury and gets progressively worse over time. Most people do not seek help until they have had enough loss of motion to effect everyday function. Early intervention however is the best way to combat this progressive... [read more]

General Considerations:-Passive and active range of motion between 30 - 70 degrees for 4 weeks. -Patient will be instructed to come out of the brace once a day for extension range of motion stretching beginning week 2.-Crutch assisted weight bearing progressing to full as tolerated.-Regular attention should be paid to the incisions to decrease fibrosis and scarring--with particular emphasis on the... [read more]

General Considerations: -Partial weight-bearing status for 4 weeks post-op. 10-20% toe-touch for 1-2 weeks, progress as tolerated.-Most patients will be in a hinged rehab brace locked in full extension for 4 weeks post-op unless otherwise indicated.-Regular assessment of gait to avoid compensatory patterns.-Regular manual mobilizations to surgical wounds and associated soft tissue to decrease the incidence... [read more]

Introduction:Most people who have spinal surgery experience good to excellent results. They find significant relief of pain and the return of functional movement and strength, enabling them to walk, sit, drive a car, and cope with the activities of daily life.Patients often report improvements in the way they feel immediately after they awake from the surgery. Although many patients see and feel immediate... [read more]

The pregnancy can be more comfortable before, during, and after the baby is born. With the proper kegal exercise, you can strengthen the vaginal muscles and allow for smoother pregnancy. Kegal exercises strengthen the pelvic muscles, which become weakened during childbirth. This could lead to bladder control problems.To find the correct muscles to target, pretend that mother trying to stop urinating... [read more]

Medical ozone therapy oxygen therapies, natural alternative treatment, detoxify, infectious disease bacteria mycoplasma virus.Oxygen therapy, oxidative therapies, therapeutic uses include autohemotherapy, auricular insufflation, colonic, Intra-muscular, Intra-arterial, ozonate olive oil, ozonate steam, ozonated water, rectal insufflation.Oxygen therapies, many therapeutic uses, effective, beneficial... [read more]

A healthy human spine has three gradual curves. From the side, the neck and low back curve gently inward. This is called lordosis. The thoracic kyphosis (outward curve) gives the mid back its slightly rounded appearance. These normal curves help the spine absorb forces from gravity and daily activities, such as lifting.Background:The angle of normal kyphosis in the thoracic spine varies. During the... [read more]

Eighty-three patients with confirmed osteoarthritis of the knee were randomized to receive treatment or placebo. The end points of the study were improved function, decreased pain and stiffness, and increased walking distance in six minutes. The treatment group received a combination of manual physical therapy and supervised exercise, while the placebo group received ultrasound therapy at a subtherapeutic... [read more]

back pain and degenerative disc disease treatmentsJune 7, 2000 (updated May 2, 2006)The treatment options for degenerative disc disease are either passive or active. Usually a combination of treatments is used to help control the symptoms. Passive treatments are rarely effective on their own - some active component is almost always required. By: Peter F. Ullrich, Jr., MDAhh... ice massage for pain... [read more]

Pulsed magnetic field therapy found effective at regenerating nerve tissue in studies performed since the 1970's. Dispite being found to be effective and safe, these techniques have never been applied to medical practice due to their simplicity and effectiveness. Where pulse repetition rate (frequency measured in Hertz) and magnetic flux density (amplitude measured in Gauss or Tesla) are both within... [read more]