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TAPING

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                       TAPING. Introduction Taping is commonly used as an adjunct or temporary technique.Athletes often make use of taping as a protective mechanism in the presence of an existing injury. Some of the goals with taping are to restrict the movement of injured joints, soft tissue compression to reduce swelling. support anatomical structures, and as protection from re-injury. Taping is used as one of the means of rehabilitation or prophylaxis in instances where support and stability are needed, as a first-aid tool, for the prevention of injury and protection of an injured anatomical structure while healing is taking place. Intended Purpose and Effect of Taping Techniques The tape is commonly used by physiotherapists to: relieve your pain improve joint stability enhance athlete confidence reduce injury recurrence prevent injury reduce strain on injured or vulnerable tissues correct faulty biomechanics inhibit muscle action facilitate muscle action enhance proprioception comp

Pre & post natal PHYSIOTHRRSPYIO

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PRE AND POSTNATAL PHYSIOTHERAPY Pregnancy is an amazing and life changing experience, however it can take a toll on your body as it transforms to accommodate your growing baby. During pregnancy, your body undergoes dramatic change in a fairly short period of time. As the baby grows inside you, your hormones, posture and balance change. With time, as the baby gets heavier, the pressure inside your abdomen and down onto your pelvic floor muscles increases. This pressure means your pelvic floor muscles need to stay strong to support the weight of the baby from above and to prevent leakage of urine. The muscles, joints and ligaments undergo many changes which affect the whole body, and it is common to experience a variety of musculoskeletal symptoms. Prenatal Physiotherapy Some common conditions you may experience during pregnancy include: Pelvic girdle/ Hip/ Groin/ Pubic pain Lower back/ Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain/ Sciatica Thoracic/ Rib pain Pelvic floor weakness and Urinary incontinenc

SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPU

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Sports Physiotherapy   Questions WHAT IS SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY? Sports physiotherapy:  is a branch of physical therapy that is geared towards both athletes and casual players who have suffered an injury or ongoing problem. Sports physiotherapy is a specialized form of physiotherapy that is designed to help with injuries or conditions occurred during sports activities. The modalities include hands-on treatment and rehabilitation. Whether you’re a professional athlete or at the beginning of your athletic journey, sports physiotherapy can be a suitable form of treatment for you. Sports activities, whether professional or otherwise, can cause muscle strain or even serious injuries. If these problems are not given proper medical attention and treatment, they can worsen. However, these unwanted injuries can now be alleviated and prevented from happening again through the application of sports physiotherapy. You can maximize your performance and prevent future injuries through various techniqu

CHILD PHYSIOTHERAPY PAEDIATRIC

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  Paediatric physiotherapy   Paediatric Physiotherapy is the assessment and treatment of children with developmental, neurological and growth related conditions. It takes into consideration the unique needs, anatomy and biomechanics of children from birth until full growth and development has occurred. The goal of paediatric physiotherapy is to facilitate participation, development and independence in life taking into consideration the unique, ever-changing needs of the growing baby, child and adolescent.   Paediatric physiotherapy is best suited for those with: Gross motor delay Autism Spectrum Disorder Cerebral Palsy