Introduction A greater majority of headaches are attributed to cervicogenic headaches, meaning that they are related to the neck in some form. Poor posture, stress, and other factors can contribute to weakness, strain, and injury to the neck muscles and joints. This pain radiates up into the scalp, side of the head, and even the forehead, depending on the area of the neck involved. Diagnosis At your initial appointment, one of our highly trained physical therapists will conduct a physical evaluation and ask you questions about your health history and symptoms, in order to determine what type of headache you are experiencing and where the pain is stemming from. Role of physiotherapy our treatments for headaches focus on relieving pain, improving posture ,strengthening muscles in the neck and upper back.and manual therapy to relief the headache such as mobilization,soft tissue release for neck muscles and other techniques These will all help in making your daily life much more comfortable and bearable – without the pain of headaches
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Introduction (What Where is the region? structures may be affected. Diseases and symptoms) The temporomandibular joint connects your jaw to your skull. This joint is in the front of the ears. There are many reasons why TMJ dysfunction may develop, but some common causes include misalignment of the teeth, gum chewing, arthritis, teeth grinding, or a jaw injury. Symptoms associated with TMD can include TMJ pain, decreased jaw motion, joint clicking, headaches, neck pain, facial pain, pain with chewing, and tinnitus Diagnosis (History – Clinical examination – advanced methods – differential diagnosis) Temporomandibular Disorders fall into one of these three main categories: ● Myofascial Pain ● Internal Derangement of the Joint ● Degenerative Joint Disease Physical Therapy for the Condition. The goal of physical therapy is to restore your normal function and the interaction of the jaw muscles and joints. Your treatment plan may consist of any combination of methods and modalities, including jaw exercises, soft tissue massage, joint mobilization, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and laser
Introduction When conservative treatment options for an injury or health condition fail to provide effective relief, many physicians will recommend surgical correction. Some common conditions that may lead to surgery include, but are not limited to: ● Total hip replacements ● Full or partial knee replacements ● Rotator cuff tears ● ACL, MCL, and/or meniscus repairs Diagnosis Your physical therapist will conduct a careful examination after surgery to determine your current condition. He or she will create a routine that includes exercises targeted towards your needs and guides you through those exercises. Physical therapists have numerous exercises, approaches and specialized pieces of equipment to help you achieve your recovery goals. The time it takes for you to recover will depend on multiple factors, including your specific surgery and your level of fitness before surgery. It is possible to get physical therapy before surgery as well to improve your recovery time. Role of physiotherapy Working with a qualified physical therapist is one of the best things you can do after surgery. Each physical therapist is an expert in how the human body works and what is required to recover from an injury. They can accomplish a lot through targeted exercises and training, including: ● Helping to limit the inflammation, pain, and swelling you experience ● Lessen the development of scar tissue and help wounds heal more quickly ● Assist in improving circulation, gaining strength and increasing range of motion ● Aid you in regaining functional mobility—the mobility that lets you do the things you love and the things you need to do like hobbies, sports and work ● Teach you how to use tools and adaptive equipment as needed for any changes you experience after surgery
Introduction The term “sports injury” is all-encompassing, including any type of injury that occurs while performing an athletic activity. It can happen just the same by lifting heavy weights at the gym or running in ill-fitted shoes, as it can by swinging a bat too aggressively or rolling your ankle on the soccer field. There are a number of different Sports Injuries that can occur while performing an athletic activity; however, the most common forms of sports injury include: Strain or “pulled muscle.” A strain, also referred to as a “pulled muscle,” occurs when a tendon connecting your muscle to bone is stretched beyond its limits. Once the tendon is overstretched, it is more likely that it will be strained once again. Sprain A sprain occurs when a ligament connecting one bone to another is stretched beyond its limits. Much like a strain, once a sprain occurs and a ligament is overstretched, it is more likely that it’ll occur again. Injuries to the shoulder, such as a dislocated shoulder injuries to the elbow including tennis elbow and golf elbow Injuries to the knee, such as torn ligaments and hyperextension Diagnosis Nam sed suscipit erat. Curabitur egestas velit sit amet mi vulputate, quis posuere mi mattis. Quisque at purus auctor elit luctus tristique. Pellentesque a est ipsum. A physical therapist is well-qualified to examine your injury, weight the factors involved and administer treatment that is most likely to help you recover quickly so you can get back in the game. Role of physiotherapy physical therapists are experts who can help you recover quickly and reach your physical goals. They will prescribe an individualized treatment plan for you based on your specific needs, in order to help get you back in the game as fast as possible. This will be done after first performing a diagnostic exam and the review of diagnostic tests, such as X-rays, MRI, or ultrasound. Treatment plans will take into account the nature of your injury, your fitness level, and your lifestyle. Your plan will likely include: manual therapy to increase your range of motion and reduce scar tissue stretches to improve balance and mobility strengthening exercises to enhance the injured area, as well as its surrounding areas. These are all done to help you recover after your sports injury and to prevent further injuries from occurring in the future.
Introduction Has your neck pain become so intense that you’re having difficulty sleeping? The American Physical Therapy Association says as many as 30 percent of the adult population suffers from neck pain for at least part of every year. If the pain involves the nerves that extend throughout the body from your neck, it can be truly debilitating, resulting in pain in your shoulders, back, arms and even in your hands. Neck pain can also lead to frequent headaches. If neck pain is causing you to lose work or if you can no longer enjoy many of your favorite activities as a result, it’s time to think about working with our physical therapists and diagnostic specialists to improve your condition Diagnosis Hands-On Physical Therapy uses diagnostic methods to help determine the root cause of your pain, and which services you help resolve your pain or injury quickly. There are numerous benefits to diagnostic services to help discover the cause of your pain before we even treat you. For one, it saves you time and money! Before we begin treating you, we are able to know what the problem is (and show you!). We can recognize sooner if this is a problem a physical therapist can help with, or if you require other medical services. Role of physiotherapy Physical therapy is one of the best methods for treating neck pain. Treatments for your neck pain will most likely include manual or “hands-on” therapy, which consists of special techniques designed to reduce the stiffness of your neck and improve its range of motion. Our physical therapists will also provide you with targeted exercises that will strengthen, build, and improve the muscles and tissues in your neck. We will focus on improving your posture to aid in the recovery of your neck muscles, as well as avoiding re-injury in the future. Additional treatment services may include ice and heat therapy, ultrasound, or electrical stimulation, as our physical therapist deems fit