Knee injuries can be debilitating and significantly impact the quality of life for individuals. They are common among people who are physically active, including athletes, and can occur due to overuse or traumatic incidents. According to a study published in the Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, knee injuries are prevalent among Indian athletes, with over 50% of them experiencing a knee injury during their career. Therefore, it is essential for individuals, especially athletes, to understand how to prevent knee injuries. In this article, we will discuss some of the most common …

It has been said countless times that warm-ups are probably the most important part of an athlete’s training regime. The importance of warm-ups has been proven limitlessly and still, a couple of athletes occasionally choose to skip warm-ups. But, what is a warm-up? Any activity that increases one’s body temperature by a few degrees Celsius  is defined as a “warm-up.”   Specifically, a warm-up in a sport is defined as a period of preparatory exercise used to enhance subsequent competition or training performance. Warming up increases your heart rate and …

Physiotherapy has ascended into a new era with the rise of telerehabilitation. It is a fairly young concept and many rehab centers and hospitals in India do not practice it. Let us understand what telerehabilitation is and what its potential is. Telerehabilitation is the delivery of healthcare services through the use of telecommunication technologies such as video conferencing, online chat, and mobile applications. In physiotherapy, telehealth has become an increasingly popular way of providing remote care to patients who may not be able to attend in-person sessions due to various …

Instrumented insoles are specialized shoe inserts that contain sensors and other technology to measure various aspects of a person’s movement and foot pressure distribution. The sensors in the insoles collect data on things like gait analysis, pressure distribution, and foot motion, which can then be analyzed to provide valuable information about a person’s foot health, balance, and overall movement patterns. Instrumented insoles can be used in a variety of settings, including sports training, medical rehabilitation, and research. They can help athletes improve their performance by providing feedback on their stride …

Biofeedback therapy is an instrument-based learning process that is based on “operant conditioning” (also called instrumental conditioning, which is a learning process where behaviors are modified through the association of stimuli with reinforcement or punishment) techniques. It is an evidence-based approach to improve the ability to modify involuntary processes consciously. Physical therapists use biofeedback to help refine a movement sequence or activation pattern to assist patients to achieve a goal. This technique involves using visual, physical, and/or auditory feedback to guide the patient to give their optimal performance. The ultimate …

Force plates are mechanical sensing systems designed to measure the ground reaction forces and moments involved in human movements. They generally look like a simple square or rectangle pedestal that sits flat on top of gym floors but can also be embedded into the ground to sit flush. With the help of force plates, we can interpret how forces are generated and transferred during a variety of different movements. A force plate allows us to demonstrate the kinematics of the body through Pressure Mapping.  Pressure measurement solutions offer the ability …