Criteria-based rotator cuff rehabilitation showing shoulder biomechanics, tendon loading, and clinical progression18Dec

Criteria-Based Rotator Cuff Rehabilitation: From Tissue Protection to Return to Sport
Rotator cuff rehabilitation has traditionally followed time-based protocols, progressing patients through predefined phases based on weeks post-injury or surgery. However, tendon healing and neuromuscular recovery do not respond to time alone—they respond to load. A criteria-based rehabilitation approach prioritizes measurable clinical milestones to guide progression safely and effectively, particularly in athletic and high-demand populations. This article outlines a phase-wise, criteria-driven framework for rotator cuff rehabilitation, as explained by Dr. Abhivyakti Navgeet (PT). Why a Criteria-Based Approach Matters The rotator cuff functions as a dynamic stabilizer, responsible for centering the humeral …
Criteria-based ACL rehabilitation showing knee biomechanics and ligament loading for return to play decision-making18Dec

Criteria-Based ACL Rehabilitation: Objective Progression and Return-to-Play Decisions in Athletes
Return-to-play (RTP) following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction remains one of the most critical decisions in sports rehabilitation. Traditional time-based protocols offer general guidance, but they do not account for individual variability in healing, neuromuscular control, or psychological readiness.   https://youtu.be/aqcqAxOpQEs   A criteria-based rehabilitation model emphasizes objective progression markers to guide clinical decision-making and reduce re-injury risk. Early Rehabilitation Priorities The initial phase of ACL rehabilitation focuses on restoring foundational joint function and controlling post-operative symptoms. Key clinical objectives include: Restoration of full knee extension Reduction of pain and …
21Dec

Tuning Up and Creating Harmony: How Music Therapy Supports Children with Cerebral Palsy.
No matter how hard you try, you cannot pull apart creativity and innovation from the field of physical therapy. While it may not be immediately apparent, creativity and innovation are essential components of the field. Physiotherapists are often required to come up with unique and individualized treatment plans that take into account the specific needs and challenges of each patient. This requires a great deal of creativity and innovation, as well as the ability to think outside the box and adapt to new situations as they arise.  It is our …
21Dec

The Healing Power of Light: Low-Level Laser Therapy in Tendon Repair
If physiotherapy was a person, he would be a mastermind magician with thousands of tricks up his sleeve. The profession is extremely intricate and there is slight chance clinicians may get their treatment options tangled up. One such card every therapist has up their sleeve is electrotherapeutic modalities. One such modality that has been clinically proven to be effective is low-level laser therapy.  Low-level laser therapy is a form of laser medicine used in physical therapy, which uses low-level lasers or light-emitting diodes to alter cellular functions. Low-level laser therapy has various other …
Person holding knee in pain while outdoors, highlighting myths and facts about knee pain21Dec

Osteoarthritis Myth-Debunking: Separating Facts from Fiction
The personification of osteoarthritis may look like a fiend or a demon, trying to bring you to your knees (Pun intended).  Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease, in which the tissues in the joint break down over time. It is the most common type of arthritis and is more common in older people. People with osteoarthritis usually have joint pain and, after rest or inactivity, stiffness for a short period of time.  The global prevalence of knee OA was 16% in individuals aged 15 and over and  22.9% in …
21Dec

PHYSIOTHERAPY IN INDIA MAY NO LONGER BE AFFORDABLE!
Out of all human necessities, you could say access to healthcare is a human right. And quite rightfully so. After all, we all have the right to live. However, such philosophical inferences are rarely applicable in reality. While some countries boast free healthcare for their citizens, some need to pay mercilessly for even the most minute treatment. Eventually, effective healthcare boils down to one significant factor – money. If we consider India as our focal point of conversation, we can’t brag about free healthcare. While welfare programmes like Ayushmann Bharat contribute …
21Dec

UNVEILING INDIA’S RELIANCE ON THE WESTERN WORLD FOR PHYSIOTHERAPY
Within the last few years, we have seen the revival in curiosity of ancient Indian healthcare practices – the most famous being Ayurveda. It’s fair to say people have even been enchanted by patriotism to such an extent that they want India to top every important list. And while we have made progress in many avenues, there is one place we’ve left ourselves behind – healthcare and specifically, physiotherapy. While the first accounts of physiotherapy in India are as old as 600 BC, physiotherapy as a full-fledged medical profession is …

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