Musculoskelatal physiotherapy

Musculoskelatal physiotherapy (MP) is a non-invasive intervention which uses therapeutic movement to help overcome problems with everyday movements that are predominantly a consequence of pain. MP is an interesting choicegiven that the pain of tissue insult galvanises the neuromuscular system into preventing or inhibiting movement in the interests of undisturbed repair. (For a variety of well-known reasons this situation may persist beyond the period presumed necessary for primary repair.) In order to overcome such a barrier successfully, movements administered or prescribed by MP must not only fail to increase pain; ideally they should be pain free and perhaps directly capable of diminishing that which is already present. Together, this implies that the neurological mechanism(s) underlying the clinical efficacy of MP is, at least in part, some type of 'desensitisation' or inhibitory process. Three distinct movement-mediated inhibitory mechanisms for achieving this effect are proposed. Several lines of evidence now endorse (passive) movement-evoked arousal of descending pain inhibitory systems. Though temporary, the respite afforded via this mechanism could be put to functionally significant use by resourceful clinicians. A rather more durable desensitising mechanism is likely to occur with what is known as 'habituation'. Usually described in terms of (non-associative) learning theory, habituation is effectively a potentially lingering type of 'activity-dependent' presynaptic inhibition. Finally, and still in the area of learning theory, the 'robust' extinction of aversive memories would constitute a potent and lingering type of neural inhibitory mechanism for non-painful therapeutic movement. Behavioural and synaptic molecular mechanisms associated with this phenomenon are discussed along with their potential relevance to clinical MP.

More Research Needed On Preventing Hamstring Injuries

A brand new systematic review into the research of hamstring injuries has revealed that not enough is known about the effectiveness of current prevention methods for one of the most common sports injuries.

The review by physiotherapist and Northumbria University graduate Elliott Goldman, 29, has revealed that only six key pieces of research on prevention methods for the injury have been published internationally - despite hamstring injuries blighting the careers of some of the world's top footballers and having a direct impact on the bottom line of clubs worldwide.

Now Elliott is calling on physiotherapists and coaches, from the top flight sports clubs right down to grass roots level, to help prevent hamstring injuries by incorporating prevention techniques, which have been highlighted as being effective in current research, into their prevention programmes.

Physical Therapy Exercise Shown To Lower Postnatal Depression Risk In New Mothers

A physical therapy exercise and health education program is effective in improving postnatal well-being and reducing the risk for postnatal depression (PND), according to a randomized controlled trial published in the March issue of Physical Therapy, (PTJ) the scientific journal of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

Postnatal depression (PND) is a major health issue affecting up to 13% of all new mothers throughout the world, with most cases beginning in the first 3 months of the postnatal period. Although its duration varies among mothers, it is thought to be determined by sociocultural factors, such as self-esteem of the mother, the childbirth experience, and the availability of support and local services.

Previous studies have shown that general exercise improves mood states in younger and older women, improves well-being, and leads to a reduction in depressive symptoms in mothers diagnosed with PND. However, no studies have evaluated the benefits of group physical therapy exercise approaches to improve psychological health outcomes of women postnatally.

Differences Between Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy

Occupational therapy primarily focuses on evaluating and improving a persons functional abilities. An occupational therapist does not directly treat a person's injury but helps a person optimize their independence and ability to accomplish their daily activities following an injury or in situations of physical impairment. Occupational therapy has to do with improving life skills and often involves adaptive tools at times customized by the therapist. An occupational therapist will also often do on-site assessments of both the home environment and work environment and give recommendations on suitable adaptations of each to allow for a better quality of life.

Physical therapy is focused more on treating a persons injury itself and on helping to prevent injuries. The physical therapist will diagnose and treat the physical source of the problem; the injured tissues and structures. A physical therapist is trained extensively on anatomy and themusculoskeletal system resulting in a physical therapist usually being more knowledgeable about musculoskeletal injuries and rehabilitation than a medical doctor.

Although the two health care professions have distinct differences in their focus there can often be some crossover between OT and PT. For example, an occupational therapist is often involved in educating people on how to prevent and avoid injuries, as well as educating people about the healing process. Physical therapists in turn often help people improve their ability to do their daily activities through education and training. While there is this crossover between professions both play very important roles and are more specialized in their areas of expertise. In many situations,health-care professionals from both fields should be involved in injury recovery.

How to Do Exercises for Stroke Victims

After a stroke, a person can suffer minimal or severe disabilities depending on the location and size of damage in the brain. Some of the serious problems can be paralysis or weakness of one side of the body, inability to stand or walk, inability to hold onto objects, difficulty understanding or speaking words, not being able to read or do simple arithmetic, feeling confused, and having bowel and bladder problems. This can be devastating both to the family and to the loved one who suffered the stroke.
The good news is that some stroke survivors can experience amazing recoveries; so it is important to start stroke rehabilitation as early as possible. A team of health professionals typically consisting of doctors, nurses, a physical therapist, an occupational therapist, a speech and language therapist, a psychologist or counselor, and a dietician will work together to help the stroke victim recover. In the hospital a rehabilitation exercise program is started early, as soon as the stroke victim is medically stable.
A professional physical therapist evaluates the patient for range of motion, strength on the affected and unaffected side, bed mobility, transfers from bed to wheelchair, balance, and gait (walking). After the evaluation, the physical therapist plans an individualized exercise program that will fit the patient. The goals will be to increase range of motion, strength, balance, and independent walking with or without assistive device (e.g., cane or walker).

Stroke Survivors Benefit From Robot Tuition

Shaking hands with a robotic arm could be a new way to help stroke patients learn to use their arms again. Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation report a pilot trial of the 'Braccio di Ferro' (Iron arm) robot in 10 patients.

Elena Vergaro, from the University of Genoa, Italy, worked with a team of researchers from the Italian Institute of Technology, Genoa, to develop the robotic aid. She said, "Our preliminary results from this small group of patients suggest that the scheme is robust and promotes a statistically significant improvement in performance. Future large-scale controlled clinical trials should confirm that robot-assisted physiotherapy can allow functional achievements in activities of daily life".

The researcher's robot assists patients as they attempt to guide its 'hand' in a figure-of-eight motion above a desk, pulling in the correct direction and resisting incorrect movements to a minutely controlled degree. This interactive assistance allows for alternating levels of help, encouraging patients to re-learn how to use their arms.
Vergaro said, "Stroke survivors perform arm movements in abnormal ways, for example by elevating the shoulder in order to lift the arm, or leaning forward with the torso instead of extending the elbow. Use of such incorrect patterns may limit their ability to achieve higher levels of movement ability, and may lead to repetitive use injuries.
By demonstrating the correct movements, a robot can help the motor system of the subject learn to replicate the desired trajectory by experience".

Using Magic Tricks To Treat Children With Locomotor Disabilities

It's often hard to motivate youngsters with physical disabilities. But a new approach from a Tel Aviv University researcher bridges the worlds of behavior and science to help kids with paralysis and motor dysfunction improve their physical skills and inner confidence - using a trick up her sleeve called "magic."

Dr. Dido Green of Tel Aviv University's School of Health Professionals developed an innovative yet remarkably simple series of therapeutic exercises for children and young adults based on sleight-of-hand tricks used by professional magicians. Dr. Green and her magicians used sponge balls, elastics and paper clips to teach the children how to perform the challenging, fun and engaging exercises.

She started her foundational research at the Evelina Children's Hospital funded by the Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital Charity, Performing Arts Programme in London.

Making physical therapy fun

"Children with motor disorders like hemiplegia - or paralysis on one side of the body - perform routine exercises with their hands and wrists to be able to carry out basic functions such as opening a door, doing up their zipper, or closing buttons," explains Dr. Green, an occupational therapist with a masters degree in clinical neuroscience and a Ph.D. in psychomotor development of children. "Not only did the kids get a kick out of the magic tricks, they loved doing the exercises every day."

Dr. Green hopes to create summer "magic camps" for disabled children in both the U.K. and Israel, and will further investigate the benefits of magic for improving motor development of children with disabilities.

Her initial research, now in the process of publication in a peer-reviewed journal, looked at a sample of nine children. "We had a hunch that learning magic tricks could do wonders for kids' movement problems, but we wanted to see if the kids would actually practice them," says Dr. Green.

The children practiced ten minutes a day over four to six weeks, resulting in a significant and measurable change in motor skills. "It was a big enough effect to make us want to marry the concept of magic with more specific treatment regimes important for motor learning," says Dr. Green.

In the next part of the study, Dr. Green will bridge the worlds of behavioral therapy with science. She plans not only to give a large group of U.K. and Israeli kids intensive magic training to help improve their motor skills, but also to look into their brains to see if there is a neurological effect.

PHYSIOTHERAPY EXPERTS IN INDIA

Dr. Basudeb Dey
Degrees : D.P.T.,M.R.C.I.,M.I.A.C.P.,M.I.A.S.M.,sports med.
Specialities : Physiotherapist ( sports medicine & physiotherapy )
Balananda Rehabilitation society
6,RoyBahadur Road,Behala,kol-60, 1A,Becharam chatterjee road,kol-34
Behala 14no.Bus stand, Kolkata (West Bengal) - 700060
Phone : +91-33-24062620, 24451789, 09831125868, 09830051439



Dr. A.ARUN PRASAD
Degrees : B.P.T,MIAP,M.S.W
Specialities : Physiotherapist
ARUN'S CLINIC
H-41,CENTRAL AVENUE, Nr.HOTEL SRIKUMARAN
KORATTUR, Chennai (Tamilnadu) - 600080
Phone : +91-44-9884084746



Dr. ABANINDRA KUMAR YADAV
Degrees : B.Sc. , B.P.T , M.I.A.P
Specialities : Physiotherapist ( ORTHO. & NEURO. )
AGRA
8A/15H SHEEL VIHAR COLONY, SHEETLA ROAD BYPASS KHANDARI
AGRA, Agra (Uttar Pradesh) - 282005
Phone : +91-562-9917675740


Dr. abhinav gupta
Degrees : B.PT. ,,,B.E.M.S.
Specialities : Physiotherapist ( sports , ortho, & neuro. )
NEHA PHYSIOTHERAPY CARE
PHYSIO, PHYSIO
LUCKNOW, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) - 226020
Phone : +91-522-9919503216
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Dr. Abhishek chadha
Degrees : B.Physio
Specialities : Physiotherapist ( ortho and neuro problems )
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#1256, sector-13
Kurukshetra (Haryana) - 136118
Phone : +91-0-9416600041



Dr. Adipta Das
Degrees : BPT, MIAP
Specialities : Physiotherapist
Physiotherapy Clinic
H2/72, Sarsuna Satellite Township, Shakuntala Park
Kolkata (West Bengal) - 700061
Phone : +91-33-24525119, 9433539407





Dr. alok kumar
Degrees : b.p.t
Specialities : Physiotherapist ( certificate in yoga therapy )
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lda market shop.no 28, vidhayakpuram
gomtianagar, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) - 226001
Phone : +91-22601-9452270620, 9336515585





Dr. Alok Narula
Degrees : BPT,MPT(ORTO. AND SPORTS),MIAP,MIAGP
Specialities : Physiotherapist
Healing Touch-Dr. Narula's Physiotherapy Clinic
SCF: 58, Sector-6,, PANCHKULA
Chandigarh (Chandigarh)
Phone : +91-172-9878787799




Dr. Amalmohan
Degrees : MPT,DRPT,PGCCRCDM
Specialities : Physiotherapist ( cardiopulmonary,Rehabilitation,fitness )
Mind'n'Body fitness studio
rayala nagar first main road, ramapuaram
Chennai (Tamilnadu) - 600089
Phone : +91-0-9841427473





Dr. AMARESH MOHAN
Degrees : BPT
Specialities : Physiotherapist ( ORTHO,NEURO )
PHYSIO CENTRE
VINAY KHAND
GOMTINAGAR, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) - 226001
Phone : +91-522-093, 35, 280040


Dr. Amlan Jyoti Mohanty
Degrees : BPT
Specialities : Physiotherapist
Sree Jaganath Physiotherapy Clinic.
Flat No:-1,, H/o:- Shri Rama Krushna DasMahapatra(TikiPua)
Temple Road, Mochi Sahi Chack., Puri (Orissa) - 752001
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Dr. Anshu Kumar
Degrees : B.P.T
Specialities : Physiotherapist ( physiotherapist )
DYNATRON PHYSIOTHERAPY CENTER
NATIONAL GAMES VILLAGE, KORMANGALA
Bangalore (Karnataka) - 560047
Phone : +91-0-9740008290



Dr. Aparna
Degrees : BPT,MIAP
Specialities : Physiotherapist
Arav's physiotherapy centre
ammu,kalunkil,avanakuzhi, nellimoodu p.o
avanakuzhi,kanjiramkulam poovar route, Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) - 695524
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Dr. APARNA ZAGADE
Degrees : B.PT
Specialities : Physiotherapist
PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC
MADHAV SANSKAR KENDRA,NEAR DR.S.N.PATIL,BANDREKAR WADI,, JOGESHWARI (E),MUMBAI
JOGESHWARI (E), Mumbai (Maharashtra) - 4000
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Dr. Arpit Christian
Degrees : RNRM(Dip Opthalmic Nsg),ND,BPT
Specialities : Physiotherapist ( Ortho & Neuro )
BAPS Hospital Vadodara
Atladara
Baroda (Gujrat)
Phone : +91-0-09327948480





Dr. ARUN VERMA
Degrees : BPT,CMT,DYT,MIAP
Specialities : Physiotherapist ( physiotherapist,mannual therapist,dip.yoga therapy, )
AAROGYA CLINIC(BHORANJ),SRI KRISHNA HOSPITAL,(HAMIRPUR)
vill-palpal,p.o. nagrota gazian,teh-bhoranj, distt -hamirpur, himachal pradesh
Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh) - 176045
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Dr. Arvind
Degrees : P.T.,B.P.T.,P.H.C.&HOSPITAL ADDAM.(M.B.A.)
Specialities : Physiotherapist ( SPASTIC CHILDERANS AND PARALYSIS REHABLITATION )
ARVIND HOSPITAL FOR SPASTIC CHILDERANS AND PARALYSIS REHABLI
ARVIND HOSPITAL.New Sabji Mandi, Purani Abadi, ARVIND HOSPITAL.New Sabji Mandi, Purani Abadi
SRIGANGANAGAR, Ganganagar (Rajasthan) - 335001
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Dr. ASHISH
Degrees : 12
Specialities : Physiotherapist ( BSC )
ANGELS TIUCH CLINIC
SATYAWATI COLONY ASHOK VIHAR NEW DELHI
ASHOK VIHAR, North West Delhi (Delhi)
Phone : +91-0-9312513098



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Degrees : BPT,MIAP
Specialities : Physiotherapist ( developmental physiotherapy treatment )
new alipur child centre
block K -370,
new alipur, Kolkata (West Bengal) - 700046
Phone : +91-33-9836841314

PHYSIOTHERAPY COLLEGES IN INDIA

Physiotherapy courses deal with the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of disease and disability through physical means. This page concentrates on various Physiotherapy colleges and Physiotherapy courses in India. We have tried to list them state wise, as in we have listed the Physiotherapy colleges in every state in India.



•Physiotherapy Colleges in Bihar


•Physiotherapy Colleges in Chandigarh


•Physiotherapy Colleges in Delhi


•Physiotherapy Colleges in Haryana


•Physiotherapy Colleges in Karnataka


•Physiotherapy Colleges in Kerala


•Physiotherapy Colleges in Madhya Pradesh


•Physiotherapy Colleges in Maharashtra


•Physiotherapy Colleges in Rajasthan


•Physiotherapy Colleges in Orissa


•Physiotherapy Colleges in Pondicherry


•Physiotherapy Colleges in Punjab


•Physiotherapy Colleges in Rajasthan


•Physiotherapy Colleges in Tamil Nadu


•Physiotherapy Colleges in Uttar Pradesh


•Physiotherapy Colleges in Uttaranchal


•Physiotherapy Colleges in West Bengal

EXERCISES FOR SPORTS INJURIES

For some common sports injuries,

there are easy physiotherapy exercises that you can do at home.
Sometimes it may take a while to get seen by a physiotherapist, depending on where you live.
During that time you could be helping yourself by doing simple exercises.
We'll take a look at exercises for your:
Foot
Knee
Back
Shoulder
Neck
These exercises are designed to reduce and prevent stiffness, usually as a result of muscle (soft tissue) injury. The idea is to keep the muscle moving through its range of motion, so that it doesn't become stiff or lose strength.
The natural reaction to shoulder pain, for example, is to not move it at all, so it won't hurt. But this will lead to weaker shoulder muscles which may increase the chance of further injury, and stiffness of the joint which may lead to more pain when you eventually do try and move it.
So I guess you can see how some simple movement exercises can help greatly.
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Avoid Injury SideNote
The guides provided on this website are for information purposes only, and should only be followed at your own discretion.
You should seek medical advice immediately if:
you are unsure of what to do.
your pain is unbearable or stopping you from doing everyday activities.
your injury gets rapidly worse.
The physiotherapy exercises on this page are safe to do as long as you follow the guidelines strictly.

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Types Of Pain
Pain is your main guide with an injury. You will have to monitor your own pain during each exercise. In very simple terms, there are 2 types of pain:

Pain due to stiffness.. this pain is bearable for the duration of your exercises. It will ease soon after you finish. This pain is basically telling you that your muscle is a bit out of practice and needs to be eased back in to working order. So it's OK to experience this pain. It will range from little or no pain to quite severe.

Pain due to damage.. this pain is definitely NOT OK. It will range from unbearable to the point where you're screaming in agony (try to stop before you get to that stage!). It will carry on long after your exercises and may not ease for a few days. This pain is telling you that your muscle is still highly damaged and isn't ready to be exercised yet. If you experience this pain then stop your exercise immediately.

The amount of exercise you do depends on your monitoring of your pain. As with any other exercise, listen to your body.

If the pain is bearable and eases off soon after, then you've done the correct amount. So next time you could do the same amount and gradually increase it according to your pain.
If the pain is nearing severe and takes much longer to ease after, then you've probably pushed yourself too hard. Next time reduce the amount of repetitions you do and reassess your pain.
The best way to do these physiotherapy exercises is to set yourself a plan. For example, if your pain allows you to exercise 3 times a day, then write down the times and your pain response after each time. Stick to this plan everyday, and adjust it according to your pain and improvements in stiffness.

Your focus during each exercise should be on the quality of movement. Don't try and get through the repetitions as quickly as possible. You'll lose focus of the proper movement and it won't do you any good. Slow, smooth movements, with your focus strictly on the muscle/joint you're working, are best.

Foot Physiotherapy Exercises
You should do all these exercises with bare feet. Please read about the types of pain before doing these exercises.

Write the digits 1-10 with your toes in the air.
Sitting on a chair, raise and curl your toes. Progress by picking up a towel off the floor with your toes.

Stand on your tip-toes for 5 seconds.
Loop a rubber band around both big toes and pull them away from each other for 10 seconds.
Roll a golf ball (or rolling pin) with the sole of your foot for about 2 minutes. Make sure the whole of the bottom of your foot has a chance to roll.
With your toes pointed, circle your ankles slowly clockwise and anti-clockwise.

Knee Physiotherapy Exercises
Please read about the types of pain before doing these exercises.
Quadriceps Contraction - Sit on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you. Place your right hand under your right knee. Contract your quads and push your knee down on to your hand and lift your right heel into the air. Hold for 10 seconds. Repeat with left leg.
If the above exercise is too hard then start off with a folded pillow under your knee, so the starting position has your knee slightly bent. Then lift your heel up as before, keeping your knee on the pillow.
Lying flat on your front with both legs straight. Slowly bend your right knee as much as possible and hold for 5 seconds. Slowly straighten your knee back to the starting position and repeat with your left knee.
Lying on your back with one knee bent up (foot on floor) and the other straight. Lift the straight leg up (about a foot) and hold for 5 seconds. Repeat with the opposite leg.

Back Physiotherapy Exercises
Please read about the types of pain before doing these exercises.
Lying on your back with both legs straight. Bring your right knee up towards your chest, holding either your thigh or top of the knee. Hold the stretch for 10 seconds and relax slowly. Repeat with your left leg.
Lying on your back with both legs straight. Slide your hip so that the left side goes towards your feet and the right side comes up towards your head. Keep your legs straight and feet relaxed. Repeat with the left side coming up and right side going down.
Lying on your back with both knees bent up (feet on floor). Tilt your hip slightly backwards and arch your back. The first movement should lead to the second so don't force the arching. Relax and then tilt your hip forwards, keeping your bottom on the floor. Your lower back should be pushing into the ground.
Lying on your front, with your chin resting on the floor, bend your arms so that your hands are resting beside your head with palms on the floor and elbows tucked in next to your body. Slowly lift your head up looking straight ahead, keeping your hips on the floor so that your back arches. Let your arms take all the weight. Slowly relax back down.
Standing up tall, keep your legs straight as you bend down, as far as you can towards your feet. Slowly come back up.
Standing up with your arms by your side, bend to the right side, sliding your right hand down your leg. Slowly come back up and relax. Then bend to the left side, sliding your left hand down. Slowly come back up and relax.

Shoulder Physiotherapy Exercises
Please read about the types of pain before doing these exercises.
Standing or sitting, lift your arm up (as if you wanted to ask a question in a class) keeping it straight in front of you. Take it as far as you can. Repeat with your other arm.
Standing with your arms by your side, slide the back of your hand up your back, and reach for the opposite shoulder blade. Hold for 10 seconds and slowly relax. Repeat with the other arm.
Standing up with both your elbows bent at a right angle. Turn each arm out to your side, making sure your elbows stay tucked against your body the whole time. Hold for 10 seconds and slowly relax.

Neck Physiotherapy Exercises
You should do all these exercises sitting up (i.e. don't slouch) on a hardback chair. Please read about the types of pain before doing these exercises.
Keeping your eyes centred, slowly move your head back so you end up looking at the roof. Keep the rest of your body still. Hold for 5 seconds and slowly relax back down.
Keeping your eyes centred, slowly move your head down so you end up looking at the floor. Keep the rest of your body still. Hold for 5 seconds and slowly relax back up.
Turn your head to the left so you are looking in line with your left shoulder. Go as far as you can and hold for 5 seconds and relax.
Turn your head to the right so you are looking in line with your right shoulder. Go as far as you can and hold for 5 seconds and relax.