Physiotherapists perform an in-depth analysis of physical findings such as posture, alignment of the spine, range of motion, strength, and movement patterns while taking into consideration patient’s subjective account of the injury. It is essentially a lot of detective work and very similar to puzzle solving. A thorough assessment is even more important than the treatment itself […]
Pain is possibly the most debilitative and restrictive aspect that bothers us the most. The majority of us would not feel like moving or doing much when we are suffering from pain. Yet it is movement, movement in the right direction, that would eventually get us better. Pain initially serves to warn us of possible danger […]
As physiotherapists, we not only know the origins and insertions of all major muscle groups and relevant bony landmarks. We are knowledgeable about how these muscle groups and bones interact to complete a movement. By studying how normal tissues or bony structures move, we would have a better understanding of how to treat accordingly.
As physiotherapists, we are trained to detect RED FLAGS (i.e.: lesions to central nervous system, spinal cord lesions, cauda equina lesions, tumors, etc). Red flags are basically signs that there might be something non-mechanical that might be the root cause of pain. By ruling out systemic causes, we can ensure that we are indeed working on […]
Physiotherapy is in no way equivalent to just providing exercise programs. People suffering from orthopedic conditions goes through different phases of healing. A progression of force or difficulty is needed at each phase to ensure that weakened structures are being challenged constantly. Generic exercise programs are simply not customized to everyone’s needs and do not […]
Most people choose a physiotherapy clinic based on proximity to their home or workplace. This would make it less of a hassle to commute back and forth to the clinic. It is also a great idea to ask around for recommendations. If a physiotherapist has done a good job for say a colleague of yours, […]
Direct source of pain: All structures such as bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, discs, etc. that receive innervation from the brain are potential sources of pain. When damaged or injured, these structures would “report” back to the brain as to warn the brain that a particular structure is injured and not to force it further to […]
Patience & Attention to Details All orthopedic conditions are unique in their own ways and needs to be addressed in a patient manner. Physiotherapy is the art of uncovering the root cause of pain or discomfort and a thorough assessment is the best way to learn more about what our bodies are trying to tell […]
Medical Diagnosis: A diagnosis alone does not get patients better, unless a patient is a definite candidate for surgery or requires another form of intervention. It is not difficult to tell a client that he has such and such condition. Finding labels for illnesses is easy, but most would agree that getting rid of pain and restoring physical […]
Medical Diagnosis A diagnosis alone does not get patients better, unless a patient is a definite candidate for surgery or requires another form of intervention. It is not difficult to tell a client that he has such and such condition. Finding labels for illnesses is easy, but most would agree that getting rid of pain and restoring physical […]