Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is defined as “a condition of uncertain aetiology, characterised by significant restriction of both active and passive shoulder motion that occurs in the absence of a known intrinsic shoulder disorder”Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder is a condition of unknown etiology that results in the development of restriction of […]

How many of your patients with neck pain suffer from headaches as well, or vice-versa? Cervicogenic headachesare characterized by unilateral headache radiating from the posterior to anterior head, unilateral upper cervical pain and facet “locking,” which is often aggravated by sustained neck positions.  For cervicogenic headache patients, modalities such as TENS, cryotherapy, or low-level laser therapy can be […]

D’Onofrio Ita J Sports Reh Po 2015; 2; 4 ; 345 – 367 ; doi : 10.17385/ItaJSRP.015.3007 ISSN 2385-1988 [online ] IBSN 007-111-19-55 Football is considered to be the most popular sport in the world being practiced by at least 200 million athletes and 21 million footballers, registered at the Fèdèration Internationale de Football Association […]

Sciatica is often described as mild to intense low back pain that travels into the left or right leg. Radiculopathy can occur when a spinal nerve root is compressed (nerve compression) such as from a low back disc rupture (lumbar herniated disc) or bone spur (osteophyte) in the lumbar spine prior to it joining the […]

Flat feet have been associated with altered flat foot function, including prolonged calcaneal inversion, increased tibial internal rotation, increased forefoot abduction, reduced efficiency of gait, and reduced shock absorption. What author did? A study was conducted to find out why people who have flat feet show a higher risk of damage to musculoskeletal system than […]

Subacromial shoulder pain is a common reason why many individuals seek physiotherapy treatment. However, difficulties arise in managing this condition due to conflicting explanations about the causes of shoulder pain and patients’ lack of adherence to exercise programs. An updated approach to discussing shoulder pain suggests moving away from the previous subacromial “impingement” model based […]

A “window of opportunity” (WOO) refers to a timeframe during which pain relief and/or increased confidence facilitate engaging in normal activities and therapeutic exercises. This concept is widely recognized in physical therapy and rehabilitation. To illustrate this principle, consider the example of frozen shoulder — although it applies broadly to various conditions. The WOO can […]

Many times quick thoughts that must go through our mind during examination. you have patient who is likely be related to the loss of left knee terminal extension. Coursey: Google When it is more knee flexion, it may likely more ankle dorsiflexion range of motion during walking. Therefore, anterior shin compartment requires more strength to […]

Blog An adhesion is a band of scar tissue. The formation of scar tissue is the body’s repair mechanism in response to tissue disturbance caused by surgery, injury, or radiation. Scar tissue or adhesions lead to a variety of symptoms such as: Reduced Range of Motion Muscle Weakness Pain Compensation patterns which cause problems in […]

What evidence say? Shoulder pain is prevalent, affecting up to 67% of people at some point in their lifetime. Symptoms arising from the subacromial space are thought to be the most common cause of shoulder pain . Exercise can be considered the standard of care and an accepted first line intervention for individuals experiencing Subacromial […]

Dong-Kyu Lee and colleagues conducted a study on traditional curl- up and curl-up with neck flexion restriction. Their studies found that traditional curl-up exercise significantly increased the activity of SCM (sternocleido mastoid), whereas, curl-up with neck flexion restriction considerably reduced activation of SCM. So regular curl-up exercise will over activate the SCM and as we […]

In this post, we have given the idea while assesing kinetic chain. There are some key features that you should keep in mind.     Here we’ll look at the why and how we assess. Establish a baseline/starting point Create realistic expectations Discover the specific GOALS and NEEDS of each patient Create individualized exercise programs […]

Blog Proactive Physio Knowledge Episode 1: The Kinetic Chain approach to Shoulder Elevation Kinetic chain shoulder rehabilitation incorporates the kinetic link biomechanical model and proximal-to-distal motor-activation patterns. This approach focuses on movement patterns rather than isolated muscle exercises. Patterns sequentially use the leg, trunk, and scapular musculature to activate weakened shoulder musculature, gain active range […]

Blog Focus of attention is known to play an important role in motor skill learning. Instruction and feedback from a “coach” (or therapist) play an important role in directing attention of a performer. Within therapy, a number of studies have used observational methods to explore and describe communication practices. whereas if attention is focused toward […]