Simply spoken, IMS works by 'resetting' the muscle to its normal resting state. When placed properly, the dry needles cause the muscle to twitch. After the muscle twitch occurs, there is a restoration of normal nerve activity, resting muscle tone and consequently, blood flow.
By restoring the aforementioned, muscle pain and function can improve, as well as range of motion of any nearby joints. The effects of IMS are far reaching; the impact is has on the nervous system is used by many therapists to treat more than just local tissues. Physiotherapists performing IASTM usually use a stainless-steel instrument to mobilize soft tissue; however, there are a variety of instruments available. Therapists usually use the stainless-steel tools to treat fascia, which is a very strong tissue and is like a vacuum-seal around our muscles.
Instruments may be used for different purposes; it is best to discuss the treatment with your provider prior to commencing. Light from a laser is of one color monochromatic , parallel collimated and have the same frequency are coherent. When this type of light makes direct contact with our body it produces a cascade of cellular reactions which are believed to improve tissue healing, relieve pain and act as an anti-inflammatory agent. Medical Acupuncture or "Western medical acupuncture" is traditional Chinese acupuncture with the scientific method applied to it to explain its effects.
Specific treatments and protocols that were derived from traditional Chinese acupuncture may be applied, but the theory driving the treatments may be different than what comes from Traditional Chinese Medicine TCM. For more information go to read more. Acupuncture can have many positive effects on all bodily systems.
Therapists may use acupuncture needles on their own, or with electrical stimulation. Acupuncture may also be combined with other treatments for greater effect. Intramuscular Stimulation IMS is not to be confused with acupuncture. For more information read the article regarding IMS.
There are several patented treatment techniques that can be categorized under MRT. MRT techniques aim to change muscle tone to improve range of motion, pain and overall function. Techniques can be performed many different ways depending on a number of factors. Some common techniques involve actively or passively stretching a muscle throughout range of motion, simply applying mechanical pressure to an area, having patients alternate between contracting and relaxing or changing joint position.
Most physiotherapists practicing in orthopaedics perform some form of MRT on daily basis. Inflammatory prolotherapy proliferation therapy involves the injection of natural substances into specific tissues within the human body.
The goal of prolotherapy is to promote healing by creating mild inflammation. Prolotherapy is often used to treat stubborn tendon and ligament injuries.
Physiotherapists may recommend prolotherapy for joint problems to help stimulate healing and promote stability. PRP Injections platelet rich plasma injections are another form of prolotherapy. Platelets are part of the natural healing process. After an injury, they migrate to the site to form a clot, release growth stimulating chemicals and to signal other cells to migrate to the injury site.
These properties are taken advantage of during PRP injections, with the goal of maximizing the rate of healing of the target tissue. Like inflammatory prolotherapy, PRP injections are often recommended for poorly vascularized tissues such as tendons and ligaments.
Shockwave is the application of sound waves of very specific characteristics to the human body. It is believed shockwave improves healing by stimulating certain cells and chemical growth modulators within our tissues.
Because of these effects. These tissues have poorer blood supply than most other tissues and consequently longer healing times. Therapists try to maximize the healing potential of the affected tissue by using shockwave to stimulate local cellular processes. Physiotherapy is sometimes not the first profession thought of when it comes to spinal manipulations.
The truth is, physiotherapists have been performing manipulations for as long as the profession has been around. Spinal manipulations are simply a joint manipulation of a spinal joint. Joint manipulations are a very specific movement at a joint and can have a powerful effect on the body.
Joint manipulations often have a loud cracking or popping sound associated with them. This sound can be explained by movement of gas molecules within the joint, otherwise known as a cavitation. Manipulations have shown to release a variety of natural chemicals in our body that can have profound impacts on our nervous system and can effectively reduce pain and muscle tension. These effects tend to be short-lived; however, in combination with other treatments it may be possible to keep them around.
You may notice the list is alphabetical, but we still stuck therapeutic exercise at the top. That is because out of all the treatments, therapeutic exercise provides the most benefit, especially in the long term. Physiotherapists are taught to use the other treatments as an adjunct to therapeutic exercise, which consistently produces the best research results.
Some physiotherapists focus their practice to specific conditions, body regions and patient populations. Learn about them all right here! Physiotherapists practicing animal rehabilitation are trained at evaluating your animal's, bones, joints, muscles and nervous system. They have undergone additional training to learn about animal movement, pathology and anatomy. Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy is the practice of physiotherapy to improve cardiovascular and pulmonary function.
It is commonly practiced in hospital settings to treat a variety of conditions that limit oxygen delivery to the blood stream. In acute scenarios, cardiorespiratory physiotherapy can be life saving. The physiological principles of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy are far reaching and can be used to help many different patient populations, from patients with acute and chronic diseases to top-level athletes.
Chronic pain is complex and this short description will not suffice as an explanation. To learn a little bit more about chronic pain, follow the link below. Physiotherapy forms an integral part of a multi-disciplinary treatment for chronic pain. Most physiotherapists treat chronic pain of various forms on a daily basis.
Some therapists choose to take additional education in pain sciences to help them distinguish between variations of chronic pain and to expand their treatment options. Pain sciences is a rapidly growing field and our knowledge of chronic pain has expanded greatly in recent times. Patients recovering from cancer are faced with a number of secondary complications from cancer and side-effects from cancer treatment.
Physiotherapists are in a an excellent position to help patients reduce cancer related fatigue, deconditioning, nerve damage, lymphedema, incontinence and much more.
Orthopaedics is the most common area of practice for physiotherapists. Physiotherapists practicing primarily in orthopaedics are known for using a combination of hands-on skills manual therapy , treatment modalities ex. IMS and exercise to help restore movement, eliminate pain and return their patients to full function. Therapists must have knowledge of orthopaedics in nearly all areas of practice.
To understand human movement, having a good foundation in orthopaedics is necessary. Neonates, infants, children and adolescents can all benefit from physiotherapy. Physiotherapists play a role in the early detection and treatment of health problems including developmental delays as a result of various diseases and disorders.
Paediatric physiotherapists work with children and families to maximize participation at school, home and recreational activities. Therapists use valid and reliable tests and measurements which help them to create individualized exercise programs. With proper guidance and some dedication, physiotherapy can help you build and maintain physical resiliency.
Physiotherapists practicing in the area of Women's Health have focused their practice on health issues relevant to women. Pelvic health physiotherapy is a component of Women's Health. Therapists focusing on women's health may or may not provide pelvic health physiotherapy services.
This is where you can learn about post-graduate training, certifications and designations commonly seen in the physiotherapy profession. Certified Hand Physiotherapists have taken a special interest in treating hand injuries. To become certified, therapists must have practiced physiotherapy for a minimum of 3 years, have mentored under a certified hand therapist and have completed a minimum of hours of direct experience treating hands. If all of the aforementioned are fulfilled, the physiotherapist must pass an exam to become certified.
Canadian Society of Hand Therapists About Us. Clinical Specialists are leaders in a specific area of practice of physiotherapy. All of the clinical specialists in Canada can be found on their website. According to the CPA clinical specialists have demonstrated advanced clinical competence, leadership, continued professional development and research within their specialty.
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