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% …

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 …

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 …

  The environment is the foundation of all life on Earth. It provides the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and the resources we use to build our homes, businesses, and communities. However, in recent years, the environment has been under threat from various human activities, including pollution, deforestation, climate change, and overuse of natural resources. These activities have led to severe environmental degradation, resulting in the loss of biodiversity, destruction of habitats, and adverse effects on human health and well-being. These are well-known facts …

As a physical therapist, I have witnessed firsthand how the field of physical therapy is constantly evolving and am always on the lookout for new and innovative ways to treat patients and educate them. Every day, new modalities and techniques emerge that can help us better serve our patients and improve their outcomes. One such modality that has been gaining traction in recent years is therapeutic virtual reality (TVR). With its ability to create immersive digital environments that simulate real-world scenarios, TVR has the potential to revolutionize the way we …

Are you struggling with treating individuals with chronic pain or injury or suffering from it yourself and feeling like traditional treatments aren’t getting to the root of the problem? Physical therapy is a valuable tool for restoring function and mobility, but what about the emotional toll that pain and injury can take? That’s where a revolutionary form of therapy comes in – cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). In this article, we’ll take a closer look at how CBT is being used in the field of physiotherapy to help patients manage the psychological …

  Physiotherapy is an ever-evolving profession, and with the advancements in technology, it’s taking a new direction. One of the newest and most exciting developments in physiotherapy is the use of robotics. The integration of robotics in physiotherapy is revolutionizing the way physical therapy is conducted, offering unparalleled precision, and significantly improving outcomes for patients. As the field of physiotherapy continues to grow, robotics is becoming an increasingly popular area of research, with new and innovative techniques emerging regularly. In this article, we’ll explore how robotics is changing the face …