Introduction For any patient presenting with knee pain, the initial evaluation should focus in excluding urgent cases and considering the need for referral to a more appropriate specialist. Patients for urgent referral include those with; Severe pain or swelling Severe instability Patients unable to bear weight (Associated with acute trauma) Patients with signs of jointContinue reading “Knee Pain; Assessment”
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Physiotherapy in Stroke Rehabilitation ‘Rehabilitation Phase’
Introduction During the ‘rehabilitation phase’, the main aim for the patient is to undergo treatment to maximize movement related ability/ function. The physiotherapist aims to achieve this by delivering interventions that aim to reduce impairments and disability. (Connell, Busse, & Lennon, 2009) In this article we will discuss the various interventions that are used byContinue reading “Physiotherapy in Stroke Rehabilitation ‘Rehabilitation Phase’”
Introduction to Neurophysiotherapy
Introduction A survey done in 2002, (Lennon, 2003), to investigate physiotherapy practices for stroke patients found out that the bobath concept was the preferred approach (67%) followed by an ‘eclectic’ approach (31%)(A mixture of different approaches). The survey also identified four theoretical themes that governed the practice of neurological physiotherapy. These were; The promotion ofContinue reading “Introduction to Neurophysiotherapy”
How to Access Educational Physiotherapy Resources.
Introduction Accessing physiotherapy educational resources can be a hustle, depending on where you live. In low middle-income and low-income countries being able to access even a few physiotherapy books is a kind of luxury. Thankfully the internet exists and with it comes the easiness’ of accessing resources that you may need. In this article IContinue reading “How to Access Educational Physiotherapy Resources.”
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