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Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Management in PoliomyelitisSreeraj S R
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This document provides an introduction to NAGS (Natural Apophyseal Glides) and SNAGS (Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides), manual therapy techniques developed by Brian Mulligan. It discusses Mulligan's background and credentials. The document describes the techniques, including that NAGS involve oscillatory glides along facet joints from C2-T3, while SNAGS involve sustained glides combined with symptomatic movements. Examples provided are cervical rotation, side bend, and traction SNAGS as well as NAGS techniques for the cervical and thoracic spine.
Presentation slides from our recent workshop on Myofascial Release. This workshop was delivered from our St John Street Clinic in Manchester on Saturday 17th March.
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Management in PoliomyelitisSreeraj S R
This document discusses the physiotherapy management of poliomyelitis. It begins by describing the virus, pathology, and stages of the disease. It then details the examination and treatment approaches for each stage. Treatment involves relieving pain, preventing contractures through proper positioning, assisted exercises, and splinting as needed. The goal is to aid recovery and minimize residual paralysis through ongoing physiotherapy.
The document provides an overview of the McKenzie method for assessing and treating musculoskeletal pain. It describes the key concepts of centralization and peripheralization and how patients' pain responses to specific movements can help classify their condition as a postural syndrome, dysfunction syndrome, or derangement syndrome. Treatment generally involves repeated movements and positioning to encourage centralization of pain. Precautions are taken to avoid worsening a patient's pain. The McKenzie method examines both spinal and extremity issues through detailed mechanical diagnosis and management.
Dr. James Cyriax developed Cyriax techniques in the early 1900s as a systematic approach to soft tissue injuries. The techniques involve selective tissue tension testing to diagnose lesions, followed by treatments like deep friction massage, passive movements, and active exercises. Deep friction massage uses longitudinal or transverse forces to separate tissue fibers and relieve pain. Passive movements can be graded from low-force range-of-motion to high-velocity small-amplitude thrusts. Active exercises prevent immobilization effects and maintain tissue integrity. Together, Cyriax techniques aim to accurately diagnose and beneficially treat soft tissue disorders.
This is the presentation which was delivered to third year Bachelor of Physiotherapy students at Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS), Dhulikhel, Nepal. Different schools of thoughts in manual therapy are the part of curriculum for the undergraduate students at KUSMS.
Muscle energy technique, a manual therapy technique with a long term history and 8 variations which can be used in various condition to treat muscle as well as joints. This slide show consists of detailed history, variations/types and summary of MET in detail.
A type of manual therapy in which the muscle or the joint is altered and placed in a position of comfort for certain duration after which the pain disappears completely or gets reduced. this slide show explains about the principles, mechanism and Phases of PRT
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Pharmacological management includes medications like baclofen, tizanidine, and diazepam which can help reduce spasticity but have side effects like sedation. Botulinum toxin injections target specific muscles to weaken them.
Surgical options are neurostimulation or neuroablative procedures like peripheral neurotomies. Physiotherapy includes sustained stretching, positioning, serial casting, orthotics, strength training, Roods approach, and modalities like TENS, heat, and cold therapy. Studies show these approaches can effectively reduce spasticity without increasing weakness. Management must be tailored to
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The document discusses Kaltenborn manual mobilization techniques which use traction and gliding movements to reduce pain and increase joint mobility. It describes testing for restrictions in joint play, end feels, and functional movements to determine appropriate treatment grades of mobilization parallel or perpendicular to the treatment plane. Indications for treatment include restricted joint play or abnormal end feels while contraindications include various pathological bone and joint conditions.
Neurodynamics, mobilization of nervous system, neural mobilizationSaurab Sharma
This is the presentation which was delivered to third year Bachelor of Physiotherapy students at Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS), Dhulikhel, Nepal. Different schools of thoughts in manual therapy are the part of curriculum for the undergraduate students at KUSMS.
This is the presentation which was delivered to third year Bachelor of Physiotherapy students at Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS), Dhulikhel, Nepal. Different schools of thoughts in manual therapy are the part of curriculum for the undergraduate students at KUSMS.
Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder affecting the neuromuscular junction. Physiotherapy can help patient not only in teaching the patients learn muscle energy conservation technique but also improve the overall functional status of the patient.
This document provides an overview of spinal movements and manual therapy concepts. It discusses the mobile segment of the spine and spinal range of motion. It describes three-dimensional joint positioning including open pack, close pack, and resting positions. Bone and joint movements including rotations, translations, traction, compression and gliding are explained. The concave-convex rule for determining glide direction is covered. Treatment planning and concepts such as abnormal roll-gliding are also summarized.
Neurodevelopemental Therapy (Bobath approach)- Principles and EvidenceSusan Jose
Here we present a widely used neurophysiotherapeutic approch - NDT, exploring its current principles and throwing a glance at the historical development and why it is being so widely practice.
does it really have that evidance base?
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Balance is the ability to control body position to maintain upright posture. It involves integration of sensory inputs and motor outputs. Balance training progresses from simple to complex tasks in positions like lying, sitting, kneeling, and standing static and dynamic exercises before walking, stairs, and community tasks. Assessment evaluates vision, sensation, vestibular function, range of motion, strength, and limits of stability. Treatment addresses sensory, strategy, musculoskeletal, and environmental factors through exercises, modifications, and assistive devices.
The Bobath concept is a problem-solving approach to assessing and treating individuals with disturbances of function, movement, and tone due to central nervous system lesions. It is inclusive, individualized, complex, multidimensional, and reflective. The concept focuses on movement performance, afferent input, facilitation, synaptic plasticity, and neuromuscular plasticity.
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1. The Mulligan concept provides pain-free restoration of comfort and mobility through gentle mobilization techniques.
2. It can be used to treat neuromusculoskeletal pain, hypomobility after injuries or surgery, arthritis, and conditions like ankylosing spondylitis. Contraindications include bone diseases, fractures, and certain medical conditions.
3. The techniques work by stimulating mechanoreceptors in and around the joint to reduce pain and increase range of motion. They also improve joint nutrition and alignment through gentle sustained mobilization in the available range of motion.
Supraspinatus tendinitis is an inflammation of the supraspinatus tendon, which is one of the most commonly affected structures in the rotator cuff. It often results from repeated overhead arm motions or other activities that cause impingement beneath the coracoacromial arch. Symptoms include pain in the shoulder region that is worsened by motions like lifting the arm overhead. Treatment involves rest, exercises to strengthen the rotator cuff muscles, modalities like ultrasound to reduce inflammation, and manual therapy such as transverse friction massage to the tendon.
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2) It emphasizes the importance of prevention through thorough medical history collection, stress reduction techniques, and having emergency equipment available.
3) In the event of an emergency, the document outlines management steps like activating emergency response, providing oxygen, administering appropriate medications, and performing CPR if needed while waiting for additional medical help to arrive.
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Pharmacological management includes medications like baclofen, tizanidine, and diazepam which can help reduce spasticity but have side effects like sedation. Botulinum toxin injections target specific muscles to weaken them.
Surgical options are neurostimulation or neuroablative procedures like peripheral neurotomies. Physiotherapy includes sustained stretching, positioning, serial casting, orthotics, strength training, Roods approach, and modalities like TENS, heat, and cold therapy. Studies show these approaches can effectively reduce spasticity without increasing weakness. Management must be tailored to
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The document discusses Kaltenborn manual mobilization techniques which use traction and gliding movements to reduce pain and increase joint mobility. It describes testing for restrictions in joint play, end feels, and functional movements to determine appropriate treatment grades of mobilization parallel or perpendicular to the treatment plane. Indications for treatment include restricted joint play or abnormal end feels while contraindications include various pathological bone and joint conditions.
Neurodynamics, mobilization of nervous system, neural mobilizationSaurab Sharma
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Find more as you click on. Give a like if I helped you learn or clear concepts. Thankyou. Love you all. Lets learn more.
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The Bobath concept is a problem-solving approach to assessing and treating individuals with disturbances of function, movement, and tone due to central nervous system lesions. It is inclusive, individualized, complex, multidimensional, and reflective. The concept focuses on movement performance, afferent input, facilitation, synaptic plasticity, and neuromuscular plasticity.
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The Faradic Galvanic (FG) test assesses lower motor neuron problems by stimulating muscles with different electric currents. A brief tetanic contraction indicates intact innervation, while a sluggish response suggests denervation. The test involves using faradic current to search for motor points and elicit fast contractions in innervated muscles. Galvanic current then produces slow contractions in denervated muscles. However, the FG test is inaccurate and unreliable, correctly interpreting muscle reactions in only 50% of cases.
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This document discusses an x-ray of the skull, including its anatomy, bones, sutures, fontanelles, and sinuses. It notes there are 22 total bones in the skull, with 8 in the cranium and 14 in the facial skeleton. It describes different views of skull x-rays and indications for skull x-rays such as shape, size, density, tumors, infections, and fractures. It outlines some abnormalities seen on skull x-rays related to density, contour, intracranial contents, and lytic or sclerotic lesions.
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Short wave diathermy uses electromagnetic waves between 107-108 Hz to induce heating in tissues. It has both thermal and non-thermal physiological effects and can be used to treat inflammatory conditions, infections, muscle injuries and more. The document describes the production of short wave diathermy through an oscillating circuit, and discusses methods of application including capacitor and cable techniques which create electric and magnetic fields. Precautions are outlined to avoid risks like burns. In summary, it provides an overview of short wave diathermy including its mechanisms, effects, indications and application methods.
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This document provides an overview of various movement disorders including dystonia, chorea, ballismus, athetosis, tics, myoclonus, and Wilson's disease. It discusses the epidemiology, classification, etiology, clinical features, pathophysiology, investigations and treatment of each disorder. The classifications are based on factors like age of onset, distribution of symptoms, underlying etiology. Primary and secondary dystonias are described. Common types of chorea like Huntington's chorea are outlined. The document provides detailed information on different types of these movement disorders for healthcare professionals.
Keerthi Priya MPT Neuro is an assistant professor discussing infrared rays. Infrared rays have wavelengths between 750 nm to 1 mm. They are produced through molecular vibration and can be generated through non-luminous electric wires or luminous generators. Infrared rays are absorbed by the skin where they cause vasodilation, sweating, and increased metabolism. Their therapeutic effects include relief of pain, reduction of muscle spasm, and acceleration of healing. Proper technique of application and precautions against dangers like burns are important.
The document discusses the electromagnetic spectrum. It defines key terms like wavelength and frequency. The electromagnetic spectrum includes all types of electromagnetic radiation organized based on their wavelength and frequency. Radiation is produced through the interaction of electric and magnetic fields and can be classified as luminous or nonluminous. Laws governing radiation include reflection, refraction, absorption, transmission, penetration, and scattering. Specific laws of radiation discussed are the Arndt-Schultz principle, the law of Grotthus-Draper, the cosine law, and the inverse square law. The document also briefly mentions uses of electromagnetic radiation but does not provide details.
Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that results from the loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the basal ganglia. The four primary symptoms are tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability. It typically presents after age 50 and treatment involves dopamine replacement therapy with levodopa/carbidopa or dopamine agonists to manage the motor symptoms. Deep brain stimulation may also be used in advanced cases that do not respond well to medication.
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12. CLINICAL FEATURES
Fever
Headache
Nausea and vomiting
Fatigue
Confusion
Seizures (fits)
Problems with speech or hearing
Memory loss
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13. PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS
Muscle weakness
Reduced sensation
Spasticity or flaccidity
Poor balance
Difficulty controlling movement of the arms and legs for everyday actions
Reduced mobility
Decreased exercise tolerance
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14. ASSESMENT
Demographic data
Chief complaints
History
Pain Assessment: Site
Side
Duration
Type
Aggravating & Relieving Factors
Intensity
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15. ASSESMENT
Observation : Patient is conscious or not
Type of ventilation
Pattern of breathing
central lines
skin changes
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16. ASSESMENT
Observation : Posture; abnormal posturing
Gait: abnormalities (may be ataxic)
Limb attitude: abnormal attitude (synergies)
Type of ambulation
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17. Examination :
Higher function: GCS
MMSE
Cranial nerve assessment: Features of lower cranial nerve palsy will be seen
Sensory system:
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Superficial & deep RIGHT LEFT
Touch
INTACT/ NOT
INTACT
INTACT/ NOT
INTACT
Pain
Temperature
Position
Vibration
Kinaesthetic
18. Motor system: Tone by MAS
Power by MMT
ROM
Reflexes: SUPERFICAIL & DEEP
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Superficail Right Left
Corneal
Conjuctival
Abdominal
Plantar
Scapular
Deep Biceps Triceps Supinator Knee Ankle
Right
Left
19. Balance : BBS
Gait
Bowel & bladder
Functional activities
On auscultation: Air entry
Secretions
Breath hold capacity
Chest expansion
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30. STRENGTH & BALANCE IMPROVEMENT
Exercise based on power and tone
PNF techniques
Static balance training in sitting
Dynamic balance training on swiss ball
Wobble board
Trampoline
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Exaggerated DTR
Positive Babinski's,
Presence of primitive reflexes
Exaggerated DTR
Positive Babinski's,
Presence of primitive reflexes
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Strengthening exercises to help improve muscle function. This can be in the form of simple exercises such as sit to stand or walking. Your child may find these tasks difficult after having Meningitis.
Stretching exercises as your child may experience a stiff neck.
Balance exercises such as standing with their eyes closed, standing on a wobble board or standing on one leg. This is important as they need balance for tasks such as walking, running and cycling.
Co-ordination exercises such as catching balls, juggling and kicking a football.
Facilitatory techVibration, stroking, joint approximation tech, quickiceing, quick stretching etc Inhibitory techSustained stretching, pressure, neural warmth, prolongediceing, joint traction Splinting & serial casting.
Strengthening exercises to help improve muscle function. This can be in the form of simple exercises such as sit to stand or walking. Your child may find these tasks difficult after having Meningitis.
Stretching exercises as your child may experience a stiff neck.
Balance exercises such as standing with their eyes closed, standing on a wobble board or standing on one leg. This is important as they need balance for tasks such as walking, running and cycling.
Co-ordination exercises such as catching balls, juggling and kicking a football.
Facilitatory techVibration, stroking, joint approximation tech, quickiceing, quick stretching etc Inhibitory techSustained stretching, pressure, neural warmth, prolongediceing, joint traction Splinting & serial casting.
Strengthening exercises to help improve muscle function. This can be in the form of simple exercises such as sit to stand or walking. Your child may find these tasks difficult after having Meningitis.
Stretching exercises as your child may experience a stiff neck.
Balance exercises such as standing with their eyes closed, standing on a wobble board or standing on one leg. This is important as they need balance for tasks such as walking, running and cycling.
Co-ordination exercises such as catching balls, juggling and kicking a football.
Facilitatory techVibration, stroking, joint approximation tech, quickiceing, quick stretching etc Inhibitory techSustained stretching, pressure, neural warmth, prolongediceing, joint traction Splinting & serial casting.
Strengthening exercises to help improve muscle function. This can be in the form of simple exercises such as sit to stand or walking. Your child may find these tasks difficult after having Meningitis.
Stretching exercises as your child may experience a stiff neck.
Balance exercises such as standing with their eyes closed, standing on a wobble board or standing on one leg. This is important as they need balance for tasks such as walking, running and cycling.
Co-ordination exercises such as catching balls, juggling and kicking a football.
Facilitatory techVibration, stroking, joint approximation tech, quickiceing, quick stretching etc Inhibitory techSustained stretching, pressure, neural warmth, prolongediceing, joint traction Splinting & serial casting.
Strengthening exercises to help improve muscle function. This can be in the form of simple exercises such as sit to stand or walking. Your child may find these tasks difficult after having Meningitis.
Stretching exercises as your child may experience a stiff neck.
Balance exercises such as standing with their eyes closed, standing on a wobble board or standing on one leg. This is important as they need balance for tasks such as walking, running and cycling.
Co-ordination exercises such as catching balls, juggling and kicking a football.
Facilitatory techVibration, stroking, joint approximation tech, quickiceing, quick stretching etc Inhibitory techSustained stretching, pressure, neural warmth, prolongediceing, joint traction Splinting & serial casting.
Strengthening exercises to help improve muscle function. This can be in the form of simple exercises such as sit to stand or walking. Your child may find these tasks difficult after having Meningitis.
Stretching exercises as your child may experience a stiff neck.
Balance exercises such as standing with their eyes closed, standing on a wobble board or standing on one leg. This is important as they need balance for tasks such as walking, running and cycling.
Co-ordination exercises such as catching balls, juggling and kicking a football.
Facilitatory techVibration, stroking, joint approximation tech, quickiceing, quick stretching etc Inhibitory techSustained stretching, pressure, neural warmth, prolongediceing, joint traction Splinting & serial casting.
Strengthening exercises to help improve muscle function. This can be in the form of simple exercises such as sit to stand or walking. Your child may find these tasks difficult after having Meningitis.
Stretching exercises as your child may experience a stiff neck.
Balance exercises such as standing with their eyes closed, standing on a wobble board or standing on one leg. This is important as they need balance for tasks such as walking, running and cycling.
Co-ordination exercises such as catching balls, juggling and kicking a football.
Facilitatory techVibration, stroking, joint approximation tech, quickiceing, quick stretching etc Inhibitory techSustained stretching, pressure, neural warmth, prolongediceing, joint traction Splinting & serial casting.
Strengthening exercises to help improve muscle function. This can be in the form of simple exercises such as sit to stand or walking. Your child may find these tasks difficult after having Meningitis.
Stretching exercises as your child may experience a stiff neck.
Balance exercises such as standing with their eyes closed, standing on a wobble board or standing on one leg. This is important as they need balance for tasks such as walking, running and cycling.
Co-ordination exercises such as catching balls, juggling and kicking a football.
Facilitatory techVibration, stroking, joint approximation tech, quickiceing, quick stretching etc Inhibitory techSustained stretching, pressure, neural warmth, prolongediceing, joint traction Splinting & serial casting.
Strengthening exercises to help improve muscle function. This can be in the form of simple exercises such as sit to stand or walking. Your child may find these tasks difficult after having Meningitis.
Stretching exercises as your child may experience a stiff neck.
Balance exercises such as standing with their eyes closed, standing on a wobble board or standing on one leg. This is important as they need balance for tasks such as walking, running and cycling.
Co-ordination exercises such as catching balls, juggling and kicking a football.
Facilitatory techVibration, stroking, joint approximation tech, quickiceing, quick stretching etc Inhibitory techSustained stretching, pressure, neural warmth, prolongediceing, joint traction Splinting & serial casting.
Strengthening exercises to help improve muscle function. This can be in the form of simple exercises such as sit to stand or walking. Your child may find these tasks difficult after having Meningitis.
Stretching exercises as your child may experience a stiff neck.
Balance exercises such as standing with their eyes closed, standing on a wobble board or standing on one leg. This is important as they need balance for tasks such as walking, running and cycling.
Co-ordination exercises such as catching balls, juggling and kicking a football.
Facilitatory techVibration, stroking, joint approximation tech, quickiceing, quick stretching etc Inhibitory techSustained stretching, pressure, neural warmth, prolongediceing, joint traction Splinting & serial casting.
Strengthening exercises to help improve muscle function. This can be in the form of simple exercises such as sit to stand or walking. Your child may find these tasks difficult after having Meningitis.
Stretching exercises as your child may experience a stiff neck.
Balance exercises such as standing with their eyes closed, standing on a wobble board or standing on one leg. This is important as they need balance for tasks such as walking, running and cycling.
Co-ordination exercises such as catching balls, juggling and kicking a football.