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Goniometry

Definition:It refers to the measurement of angles created at human joints by the bones of the body.  Why Goniometry? In rehab and sports performance settings, goniometry is most often used to refine exercise or intervention selection. Relevant goniometric assessments highlight hypo-mobility in osteokinematic range of motion, implying which release, flexibility and mobility techniques may be appropriate. In essence, goniometry will assist the practitioner in building a more refined flexibility/mobility routine. Less often, goniometry will […]

Time and strength: ACL rehabilitation

Clinical comentry: Different sports place different demands on the knee. Achieving quad symmetry (greater than 90%) as well as waiting for 9 months has a significant reduction in the risk of re-injury.Clearly there is something to do with natural healing of the graft and tunneled bone. However, allowing time without strengthening adequately also has its […]

Use motion control shoes for….

The benefits of Motion control running shoes have been shown, in numerous scientific studies since past decaded. The literature shows that it is use to reduce rearfoot pronation, reduce internal tibial rotation, reduce longitudinal arch flattening and reduce fatigue in lower extremity muscles.Motion control running shoes are those running shoes which contain higher durometer dual-density […]

Consider SCM for Gait in older people.!!!

We know that we have 3 systems that keep us upright against the gravitational plane: 1) The visual system 2) The vestibular system 3) The proprioceptive system. As we grow, we seem to become more dependent upon the visual system to maintain stability of the head. Older people seem to be less stable than younger ones, […]

Brain must juggle the things

Many times quick thoughts that must go through our mind during examination. you have patient who is likely be related to the loss of left knee terminal extension. When it is more knee flexion, it may likely more ankle dorsiflexion range of motion during walking. Therefore, anterior shin compartment requires more strength to stop a […]

Active Straight leg raise : Load test

The active straight leg raise test (ASLR) is a loading test . It is use to assess pain provocation and the ability to load the pelvis through the limb. This test performed in lying and the patient is instructed to lift the leg 20cm off the bed . A positive response is a complete inability […]

SIGNS TO CHECK DURING GAIT ASSESSMENT

We talked about gait analysis in our previous post in two parts. In this post we write compansation during gait pattern . We routinely do different joint examination depending on patients problem of course gait examination should be the standard aspect of every examination process. The information gathered during functional assessment will allow the clinician […]

Breathing Pattern : It matter`s

“Breathing underlies all dynamic movement and function.” there is always question in mind that what is the appropriate time and way to assess breathing. The most efficient method to educate patients about normal and abnormal breathing patterns is to give a verbal cues. Recognising and Treating Breathing Disorders. It is incredibly well written and packed […]

Persistent Pain : Exercise or not to exercise

Exercise is the medicine movement of physiotherapist intervention. we are not specific for exercise programme for individual muscle group that we commonly understand. Yes, You should do exercise in persistent pain. Unsurprisingly, dosage is also linked with exercise, yet in physiotherapy we still tend to focus on the typical 3 sets of 10 or 12 […]