this ppt is about therapeutic massage by physiotherapist. includes details like indications, contraindications, effects, preparation of patient & therapist & classification of manipulations.
Stretching is a therapeutic maneuver to increase flexibility by elongating shortened soft tissues. Several factors can contribute to hypomobility including immobilization, poor posture, and injury. Stretching protocols should involve proper alignment, stabilization, low intensity stretches held for 20-30 seconds repeated 3-5 times per week. Common stretching types include static, PNF, and ballistic stretching. Stretching is contraindicated for acute injuries, infections, or joint instability.
This document discusses paraffin wax bath therapy. It begins by explaining that paraffin wax is melted to around 40-44°C and applied to body parts for pain relief. It then describes the various components of a paraffin wax bath unit and different application methods such as dipping, immersion, and direct pouring. The physiological effects of heat are listed, along with common indications like pain, swelling, and adhesions. Contraindications include ischemia, hemorrhage, impaired sensation, and malignancy. Advantages include home use and molding to body contours, while disadvantages are limited areas of application and lack of temperature control once applied.
This document discusses whirlpool bath therapy. It describes how whirlpool baths combine water temperature and mechanical stimulation from jets of water or air to provide therapeutic benefits. Different types of whirlpool baths are used for specific body parts or full immersion. Benefits include pain relief, relaxation of muscles, improved circulation, and preparation for other treatments. Proper technique and monitoring for safety is important when using whirlpool baths.
A motor point is a specific skin area where the targeted muscle is best stimulated with the smallest amount of current amplitude and the shortest pulse duration
A chronicle on muscle strengthening:
MMT is a procedure for the evaluation of strength of individual
muscle or muscles group, based upon the effective performance of a movement in relation to the forces of gravity or manual resistance through the available ROM.
Russian current is a medium-frequency current delivered in bursts at 2500 Hz. It produces strong muscle contractions through synchronous motor nerve depolarization. Key characteristics include a carrier frequency of 2500 Hz, burst frequency of 50 Hz, burst duration of 10 ms, and a 10/50/10 training protocol. Russian current is indicated for muscle strengthening, reducing muscle spasm and edema, such as following knee ligament injuries or surgery.
This document discusses interferential therapy (IFT), a type of electrical stimulation treatment. IFT involves applying two medium frequency currents to generate a low frequency interference current in the tissues for therapeutic effects. It provides pain relief and motor stimulation while avoiding skin irritation experienced with other currents. IFT is indicated for various painful conditions and edema and uses specific frequencies for different treatments, like 1-10Hz rhythmic mode for reducing swelling. Precautions include avoiding direct electrode contact and proper placement to ensure current passes through tissues as intended.
Wax therapy, which uses a bath of molten paraffin wax, is one of the most effective ways of applying heat to improve mobility by warming the connective tissues. Wax therapy is mainly used on your hands along with an exercise program.
Contrast baths involve alternating immersion of an area in hot and cold water to increase blood flow and decrease joint stiffness. The alternating temperatures cause vasodilation and vasoconstriction, pumping blood and removing edema. This treatment alleviates pain, stiffness, and edema by improving circulation, increasing immune cells, and suppressing pain. Contrast baths are used for injuries like sprains and arthritis of the hands, wrists, feet, ankles, elbows, and knees. The procedure involves soaking in warm water for periods, then cold water for shorter periods, totaling around 25 minutes.
Therapeutic massage involves manipulating the soft tissues of the body through techniques like effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement, and vibration. The goals are to increase flexibility and blood flow, decrease pain, stimulate circulation, and facilitate healing. Massage provides mechanical, physiological and psychological benefits such as reduced muscle tension, improved circulation and range of motion, and lowered stress levels. It is used to treat conditions like muscle spasms, bursitis and tendonitis. Contraindications include acute injuries, infections, blood clots and incomplete fractures.
Stretching involves applying tension to muscles and connective tissues to increase flexibility and range of motion. There are several types of stretching including static, cyclic, ballistic, PNF, and mechanical. The key factors in stretching are proper alignment, stabilization, low intensity, and long duration to minimize muscle resistance and maximize tissue elongation. Stretching can be done manually, through self-stretching exercises, or using mechanical devices.
Ultraviolet radiation covers a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum between visible light and X-rays. It is divided into UVA, UVB, and UVC based on wavelength. UV is produced by mercury vapor lamps and fluorescent lamps and can cause both immediate and long term effects on skin like erythema, pigmentation, vitamin D production, and skin cancer. The dosage of UV exposure depends on the lamp output, distance from the skin, exposure time, and individual skin sensitivity. UV therapy is used to treat conditions like psoriasis, acne, and eczema.
Joint mobilization refers to a technique of manual therapy by which a therapist applies a brief stretch of 30s or less through traction and gliding along a joint surface.
This document discusses different types of exercises used in physiotherapy, including free exercises, assisted exercises, assisted-resisted exercises, and resisted exercises. It defines each type and describes techniques, effects, and uses. Free exercises use only voluntary muscle action and can be localised or general. Assisted exercises involve a therapist providing support and assistance during a movement. Assisted-resisted exercises combine assistance and resistance. Resisted exercises use forces like weights or elastic bands to oppose muscle movement. The document also covers types of resistance like weights, pulleys, springs, and water. It describes progression of resistance exercises by increasing weight, leverage, speed, or duration. Finally, it discusses reflex movements and specific reflexes like the stretch reflex
This document summarizes fluidotherapy, a dry heating modality. It transfers heat to the body through convection using a cabinet containing heated air and finely ground cellulose particles. This creates a fluid-like medium allowing limbs to float and exercises to be performed. Key effects include increased blood flow, pain relief and improved range of motion. It is used to treat distal extremities for conditions like pain, swelling and post-operative rehabilitation. Contraindications include fever, anesthesia or severe circulatory issues. Advantages include ease of use and allowing some active exercise in a comfortable, dry environment.
This document discusses galvanic current and its use in stimulating denervated muscles. It defines galvanic current as a direct, unidirectional current that can cause pain due to its unidirectional nature. Interrupted galvanic current is introduced to overcome this by providing regular pauses in stimulation. Stimulating denervated muscles with galvanic current can help limit atrophy and edema until reinnervation occurs. Precautions must be taken when applying galvanic current due to potential dangers like burns or electric shock.
1. A hydro-collator pack is a fabric envelope containing silica gel or bentonite crystal packs that are heated in a hydro-collator unit to provide moist heat therapy.
2. The hydro-collator unit maintains water at 70-80°C to heat the packs for 30-40 minutes of moist heat application.
3. When applied with adequate toweling insulation, hydro-collator packs provide penetrating heat therapy above 75°C without raising skin temperature excessively, helping to reduce pain, muscle spasm, and inflammation.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis An autoimmune disorder, occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body's tissues.
occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body's tissues. Physiotherapy play a critical component of the overall management for patients with RA
Physiotherapy aims to preserve, enhance or restore movement and physical function impaired by disability, injury or disease. It utilizes techniques like therapeutic exercises, physical modalities, assistive devices and patient education. Physiotherapy can improve function by minimizing contractures, loss of strength and decreased skin compliance, although it may not change underlying pathology or prevent all disability. Major physiotherapy techniques include therapy using mechanical treatment, non-electric thermotherapy, electrotherapy, ozonetherapy, vacuum therapy and balneotherapy. Electrotherapy techniques like electrostimulation, ultrasound and magnetotherapy have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, spasmolytic and trophic clinical effects. Physiotherapy plays an important role in managing various conditions like wounds,
This document provides an overview of chikitsa or massage therapy. It discusses the history and origins of massage, defines different types of massage strokes like effleurage, petrissage, friction and tapotement. It outlines the physiological effects of massage on circulation, metabolism, musculature and psychological state. Benefits of massage for conditions affecting muscles, tendons and joints are described. Points for proper massage technique and considerations for the masseur are also reviewed.
The document discusses sensory perception and coordination. It defines key terms like sensory reception, kinesthetics, stereognosis, and visceral sensation. It describes the four aspects of the sensory process - stimulus, receptor, impulse conduction, and perception. It discusses factors that can affect sensory perception like environment, previous experience, and illness. It also outlines nursing interventions to promote normal sensory perception like stimulation, sensory aids, positioning, joint mobility exercises, ambulation assistance, and assistive devices.
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The document discusses the role of sensation in occupational performance and outlines various somatosensory deficit patterns resulting from injuries or conditions like stroke, spinal cord injury, and peripheral nerve injuries. It also examines strategies for sensory assessment, intervention techniques like compensation, desensitization, and re-education to address sensory deficits, and the management of edema in the hand and upper limb.
This document discusses work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) in the banking sector. It notes that WRMSDs affect tendons, muscles and nerves as a result of exposure to work risks like force, repetition, awkward posture, vibration and cold temperatures. Banking workers are at risk if not trained in proper ergonomics. Common WRMSDs for bankers include neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist and back problems. The document recommends solutions like physiotherapy, ergonomic training, early reporting, and addressing issues before they become chronic. Proper ergonomic design of workstations and lifting techniques can help prevent overuse injuries and support productivity and health.
Massage therapy has a long history dating back thousands of years. It involves manipulating the soft tissues of the body through techniques like effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement, and vibration. The physiological effects of massage include relaxation, reduced muscle soreness, decreased anxiety, and increased blood flow. Massage can help reduce pain, swelling, and tension in the muscles and soft tissues.
The document discusses sensory abilities and capacities, describing how mechanosensitive neurons detect touch and pressure via mechanotransducer channels. It examines various mechanosensitive currents in dorsal root ganglia neurons and how they adapt in response to stimuli. The document also reviews assessments and interventions for treating sensory issues like diminished protective sensation, hypersensitivity, and hyperesthesia.
The document discusses the inflammation process and healing of injuries. It describes the three phases of healing: inflammation, initial repair, and regeneration. It then covers assessing vital signs like pulse, respiration, temperature, and range of motion measurements for different body parts. Therapeutic modalities, acute and chronic injuries, and the goals of physical rehabilitation are also summarized.
The document discusses various topics related to occupational therapy for sensory testing and assessment of the hands. It covers topics like protective sensation, hyperesthesia, pain assessment, and interventions like desensitization. Some key points include:
- Protective sensation allows the hands to sense pain and avoid injury, and patients who lose this need compensatory strategies. Hyperesthesia causes discomfort with touch and may be treated with desensitization.
- Desensitization uses gradual exposure to textures of increasing intensity to increase tolerance to touch. Mirror therapy can help by giving the illusion of two normal limbs.
- Sensory training aims to maintain cortical representation of the hand and regain use of sensation. Passive training uses repetition while
Therapeutic massage can be used to restore normal function by manipulating tissues. It is considered alternative medicine in North America but part of mainstream healthcare elsewhere. Different massage strokes like effleurage, petrissage, friction, and percussion can be applied with varying pressures and speeds to produce different physiological effects like increased blood flow and lymph flow or decreased pain. Massage has advantages of being relaxing and requiring no special equipment but disadvantages of being time consuming and messy. Contraindications include acute injuries, skin lesions, and hypertension. Proper setup, positioning, draping, and lubrication are important.
Reflexology is an alternative medical practice that involves applying pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, or ears. It is based on the premise that such work on these areas can cause physical changes in related areas of the body by stimulating energy and releasing blockages. While reflexologists claim it can provide benefits such as reducing stress, pain, and boosting immunity, there is little scientific evidence that reflexology is effective. Risks include exacerbating existing medical conditions.
This document provides an overview of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. It discusses various physiotherapy techniques including electrotherapy like shortwave diathermy, ultrasound, TENS; cryotherapy; exercise therapy techniques like active exercises, PNF, and hydrotherapy. It also covers the role of physiotherapists in assessing, managing, and treating medical conditions to relieve pain and improve mobility. The principles and stages of rehabilitation including medical, psychological, and social rehabilitation are outlined. The overall goal of physiotherapy and rehabilitation is to restore optimal health and functioning.
EMG biofeedback is a therapeutic technique that uses electronic instruments to measure and provide visual or auditory feedback on muscle electrical activity. This feedback allows patients to develop voluntary control over muscles. Biofeedback is used to help retrain and relax muscles, reduce pain, and regain neuromuscular control following injuries. It works by measuring a patient's muscle electrical signals, amplifying and processing the data, and providing feedback the patient can use to modify their muscle activity.
Ergonomics is defined as fitting the job to the worker. Occupational therapists and physical therapists can contribute to ergonomics by evaluating workplaces and tools to prevent musculoskeletal injuries and ensure accessibility for those with disabilities. Examples of areas therapists can assess include posture, repetitive motions, forceful exertions, and vibration. Therapists are knowledgeable in anatomy, injury prevention, and the needs of different populations - skills that complement ergonomists who focus more on engineering, equipment design, and safety analysis. Collaboration between the fields can enhance workplace and tool design.
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Presentation at the first Australian Lifestyle Medicine Association (ALMA) Conference in 2009 in Manly, NSW
The presentation explores the physical signs and symptoms associated with emotional growth processes, energetic integration, and body cleansing procedures.
The document discusses pain management in neonates. It notes that neonates can feel pain and outlines some common myths about neonatal pain. It describes the physiological, behavioral and hormonal responses to pain in neonates. Several pain scales used to assess pain in neonates are explained, including FLACC, CRIES, NIPS and PIPP. Non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches to pain management and prevention are discussed. Recommendations are provided regarding reducing procedural and surgical pain in neonates.
The document discusses Transcutaneous Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation (TENS) and pain management. It defines TENS as a method of electrical stimulation that aims to provide symptomatic pain relief by exciting sensory nerves and stimulating the pain gate mechanism and/or opioid system. It describes how TENS works by decreasing the conductivity and transmission of noxious impulses from small pain fibers. The document also discusses contraindications and precautions for TENS treatment.
This ppt contains all the details about what is obesity, etiology, & mainly focuses on various methods of assessment of obesity from field tests to lab tests.
this ppt contains everything about evaluation in antenatal period by a physiotherapist for proper prescription of exercises. also it has details of contraindications & generalised guidelines for exercises in antenatal period.
Postural drainage is a technique used to clear secretions from the lungs by placing patients in positions that utilize gravity. It involves tilting or propping patients at angles to drain secretions from the lungs into the central airways. Manual techniques like percussion, vibration, and shaking are used alongside positioning to loosen secretions and enhance their removal. Postural drainage is effective for conditions with increased mucus production and is commonly used for patients who have difficulty coughing up secretions due to illness, surgery, or prolonged bed rest.
This document discusses humidification and nebulization in respiratory therapy. It defines humidification as artificially conditioning gas used for patient respiration. The two main humidification methods are active, using heat/water, and passive, recycling heat/humidity from exhalation. Inadequate humidification can cause various clinical issues. Nebulization delivers drugs to the lungs through an aerosol. Different nebulizer types are described including jet, ultrasonic and mesh varieties. Ideal particle sizes for deposition in different lung regions are noted.
this PPT contain detailed kinetics & kinematics of ankle joint & all joints of foot complex, muscles of ankle & foot complex, plantar arches & weight distribution during standing.
- Stand behind patient
- Hold guarding belt posteriorly
- Provide support to trunk
Patient:
- Hold handrail with unaffected hand
- Place crutch/cane on step above
- Bring affected LE forward and place foot on step
- Bring unaffected LE forward and place foot on same step
- Repeat for each step
Descending stairs :-
• Therapist – postero-lateral on unaffected side
• Maintain wide BOS
• Take step only when patient is not moving
Patient:
- Hold handrail with unaffected hand
- Place crutch/cane on step below
- Bring unaffected LE back and place foot on step below
- Bring affected LE back and
This PPT contains a detailed explanation about resisted exercises, different types of exercise, indications & contraindications, manual & mechanical techniques.
This document provides information on various aspects of physical examination including:
- Vital signs measurement including temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
- Examination of the skeletal structure and causes of short and tall stature.
- Assessment of nutritional status and signs of deficiencies.
- Description of pallor, icterus, cyanosis, clubbing, lymphadenopathy, and edema - including causes and assessment.
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3. The word ‘Massage’ comes from the Arabic word
‘mass’ denoting ‘to press’.
Massage is the scientific manipulation of soft
tissues of body with hands in order to produce
effect on nervous, muscular & circulatory systems
which will help to restore or improve function.
It is a means used to create energy & is a natural
method of restoring part either locally or generally
injured, to its normal condition.
Massage demands the skilled use of hands &
brain that comes with practice.
5. MECHANICAL EFFECTS
Removes dead cells.
Allows sweat glands, hair follicles & sebaceous glands
to be free of obstruction & function better.
Increases lubricant effect.
Increases warmth.
Used in the treatment of scar tissues & adhesions.
Promote & retain mobility of new skin tissues.
Over lungs – frees adherent mucus from bronchial
tree.
Encourage hyperaemia (due to histamine release) –
increases suppleness of tissues & parasympathetic
activity, relaxes muscle tone, reduces edema,
6. PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS – CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
Change in skin color – due to increased circulatory
flow, blood velocity & blood viscosity.
Effect on BP, HR, skin temperature & conductivity &
oxygen consumption.
Increased release of histamine from mast cells &
basophills & platelets from blood – initiates triple
response – 1. Dilation of minute blood vessels
2. Flush (flare of redness) around area
3. Slight swelling
7. PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS – NERVOUS SYSTEM
Spinal motor neuron excitability of spinal reflex
pathways is reduced due to decreased H-reflex.
Inhibitory influence on ά motor neuron excitability but
no carryover effect.
Releases endorphine – reduces chronic pain
9. PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS
Positive effects on psychological well being
Increase feeling of relaxation & rest
Decreases anxiety level & stress hormone level
Increased levels of immunoglobin A – improves immune
system
Helps in reducing depression & adjustment disorders
Improves pain outcomes, mental energy & self rated
health
Improves sleep outcomes
10. CONTRAINDICATIONS - ABSOLUTE
Tissue inflammation / malignancy
Circulatory disorders (bleeding tendency)
Abnormal sensations
Skin disorders
Early bruising
Recent, unhealed scars or open wounds
Adjacent to recent fracture site
Acute inflammation / tubercular infection of joint & tissue
h/o or suspected DVT
Burns
Advanced osteoporosis
11. CONTRAINDICATIONS - RELATIVE
Older people
Those with fragile skin
Early stage of osteoporosis
Children
Adults with learning &/or physical disabilities
People recovering from infections & bone #
18. PALPATION & SKILLS
Palpation should be repeatable, reliable &
valid.
Attention to patients & physiotherapist
position, ensuring hands are accurate,
sensitive & testing what is claimed.
Decide accurately when to apply massage &
when not to apply.
20. Check before starting massage that –
Reach all the body parts
Stand in walk or lunge standing
Change position without hesitation if needed
21. SELF PREPARATION
Attention to personal appearance, hygiene & manicure
is important.
Wear protective clothing (easy laundry, freedom of
movement)
Restrain long hair, jewelry
Well care of hands
Cleanliness (avoid infection) – hand wash before &
after treatment
Use warm hands
Maintain ROM of forearm & arm which stretches
(abduction/extension of thumb, flexion/extension of
wrist, pronation/supination)
23. RELAXATION
Relaxation of hands – important to keep in full
contact with patient & mold to the shape of the
body.
Natural rest position – thumb & fingers slightly
flexed & a little apart
Relax whole arm – needed for some manipulations
Practice relaxation prior to learning massage –
good method is reciprocal relaxation
Co-ordinated & integrated movements of body
without fatigue & physical stress are important.
24. THE ENVIRONMENT
Quiet with discreet colors, well heated, well ventilated
Couch / chair – padded, adjustable, washable covers
Towels (to cover untreated part), pillows, disposable
paper sheets
25. CONTACT MEDIUM
For easy glide – to reduce friction
Powder (talcum powder/ corn starch)
Oils (pure lanoline)
Liquid oils (vegetable oils, liquid paraffin, baby
oil)
Creams (water based lubricants, soap & water)
26. ALLERGIC REACTIONS
Some contact medium might cause mild to severe
allergy
Check allergic response before use
Eg. Nut & wheat content
27. PREPARATION OF PATIENT
Undress (part to be treated) – free of jwellery
Upper Limb (neck to fingers)
Lower Limb (groin to toe)
Back (head to buttock)
Neck (head to T12)
Face (hairline to just below clavicle)
Keep patient warm
Position pillows
28. PALPATION & DEVELOPING SENSORY AWARENESS
Palpation – skill acquired with practice
Hands should be clean, warm, relaxed, firm,
comfortable contact.
Thinking hands (mind investigates structures, felt by
hands, identify structures & become aware of
variations)
Learn with colleagues – very firm (drill dragging), firm &
very light (butterfly) pressure to different body parts;
palpate for specific anatomical features (arteries, veins,
tendons, muscles, bony prominences)
Only touch – no tickle
29. EXAMINATION OF PART
As described previously
Look at skin state (dry/ oily/ wet/ hairy) (bruises/
abrasions/ lacerations).
The feel
30. TICKLISH SUBJECTS
Always put hands in very firm contact & never lift
hands off by tackling
No one hand component (especially fingers)
Light works tickle, so perform manipulations at
maximum depth as tolerated.