The basic goal in rehabilitation is to restore and enhance function within the environment and to perform specific activities of daily living (ADL). The entire rehabilitation process should be focused on improving the functional status of the patient. The concept of functional training is not new, nor is it limited to function related to sports. […]

Definition:It refers to the measurement of angles created at human joints by the bones of the body.  Why Goniometry? In rehab and sports performance settings, goniometry is most often used to refine exercise or intervention selection. Relevant goniometric assessments highlight hypo-mobility in osteokinematic range of motion, implying which release, flexibility and mobility techniques may be appropriate. In essence, goniometry will assist the practitioner in building a more refined flexibility/mobility routine. Less often, goniometry will […]

One of the most prevalent disorders observed in physiotherapy practice is knee osteoarthritis (OA). Although load control and exercise are widely acknowledged therapeutic pillars, education is a crucial component of their effective use. Our communication style with patients has a big influence on their comprehension, self-assurance, and treatment compliance. Physiotherapists should strive to provide patients […]

The subjective examination is the most crucial aspect of the examination as it determines the severity, irritability and nature  of the patient’s condition.   Good questioning leads to the formation of primary and secondary hypotheses and helps in  prognosis of the injury.   you should have a solid understanding of the patient’s condition and reduce the […]

Read part 1 if you have missed……. What can be the different diagnosis? 1 )Sciatic nerve entrapment2)Gluteus trigger point3) Trochetric bursitis 4) Piriformis syndrome Here we have explained about trochentric bursitis between gluteal nerve affection relationships: When a patient preset a complaint of pain while lying on one side , the therapist should suspect trochanteric […]

Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is a painful and disabling condition of the foot and lower extremity that most commonly affects women over the age of 60. The main pathology of PTTD is thought to begin with some form of internal damage to the posterior tibial (PT) tendon.  The tendon may develop a partial tear, […]

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Most likely, you have heard that poor posture contributes to back pain or that improving your posture can help you stop experiencing low back pain. This assertion can be found all over the internet, coming from personal trainers, chiropractors, and physical therapists. In a Google search for “posture and pain,” 4 million results come up. […]

Why this studies are relevant? Hamstring injuries have long been the bane of athletes’ participation in sport among those who engage in sprinting and explosive movements, primarily because of both the high occurrence and recurrence rates. These injuries appear to create subsequent weakness at the muscle’s lengthened state, predisposing the athlete to further injury. Lengthened […]

Ankle sprain is a frequent injury among professional athletes and recreational players. Out of them 30% to 85% of patients develop chronic ankle instability. Chronic ankle instability occurs due to, Structural issues which are What are the functional issue? Improperly healed ligaments Weak proprioception Poor postural control Nerve-muscle control Reduced dorsiflexion If not treated properly […]

Summary : The reduction in net dorsiflexion moment found in open-toe footwear, especially flip-flops, may suggest decreased muscle activity of ankle dorsiflexors in early stance. Our joint moment results showed that peak dorsiflexion moment in early stance was greater in sandals compared to barefoot and flip-flops, but smaller in barefoot, flip-flops and sandals compared to […]

In case, if you have missed our  previous post click here Part 1 Hendrix et al (1998) found that all of their 51 patients with chronic plantar heel pain due to nerve entrapment showed the following symptoms (1) loss of plantar sensation, (2) a positive plantar flexion-inversion test, (3) a positive Tinel’s test and (4) […]

Depending on particular task certain muscles required for stabilization and others as mobilizers for shoulder girdle balance For movement optimization as well as joint centralization , a perfect balance of mobilizer and stabilizer required.Upper cross syndrome is good example of muscles imbalance. In Upper cross syndrome, shoulder are protracted  and a head-forward carriage which lead […]

Tight garments could influence intestinal transit time and increase urinary excretion. They also contribute to the rising rate of esophageal cancer and digestive problem. Studies have shown the effect of tight garments on the human body, and most of these have included physiological investigations; a tight garment can irritate nerves as well as restrict blood circulation and lymph […]