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oswestry Disability Index
The oswestry Disability Index is an assessment of how much lower back pain affects a patient's daily activities. It is different from other outcome-based tests...
Multiple sclerosis and physical therapy
It can cause autoimmune disorders. It is a condition in which the body attacks the beneficial component of the nervous systems, the myelin shed. The myelin...
MCL and physical therapy
You may be hit by another player during any sport. Your MCL may be damaged as a result. The MCL is a thin band of tissue located at the inner edge of your knee...
Manual hand therapy
Many physical therapy patients are offered a massage, also known as manual hand therapy or massage therapy, as part of their treatment plan. Physical therapy...
Knots for neck and shoulder, and kinesiology tape
You may also feel the painful knots if you have neck pain. These forms are found in the upper trapezius muscle and levator scapulae muscle. These muscles are...
Kinesiology tape to relieve shoulder pain
Your healthCare advisor will refer you to a physical therapist if you have shoulder pain. The physical therapist will then use a variety of exercises,...
Is therapeutic ultrasound worth the cost?
Although it is used for physical therapy of many musculoskeletal conditions, recent research has raised questions about the effectiveness of ultrasound therapy...
Knee microfracture and physical therapy exercises
You will be given a variety of motion exercises by your physical therapist in addition to some other passive and active exercises. Exercises for quadriceps set...
Is Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy the same thing?
A physical therapist may be able to assist you if you have pain that restricts your ability to do your regular work or recreational activities. A physical...
Kinesiology Taping to Treat Plantar Fasciitis & Foot Pain
There are many modalities and techniques that physical therapy uses. It is nearly impossible to count kinesiology as one of these modalities. Plantar fasciitis...