Long COVID refers to the persistent symptoms experienced by individuals post-initial COVID-19 infection. Physiotherapy plays a vital role in addressing long COVID symptoms such as fatigue, muscle pain, and shortness of breath, improving overall physical function and quality of life. What is prolonged COVID and what are some of its symptoms? Prolonged COVID, also known […]
Comparison of shockwave therapy and ultrasound therapy
Shockwave therapy and ultrasound therapy are two major modalities for pain-management in physiotherapy clinics to treat various musculoskeletal conditions such as chronic pain, tendonitis, and plantar fasciitis. Both treatments use energy waves to stimulate the healing process and reduce pain. However, there are distinctive differences between the two in terms of the type of energy […]
Shockwave Therapy For Tennis Elbow
What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition in which the outer part of the elbow becomes painful and sensitive. It is usually caused by overuse of the muscles and tendons in the forearm that attach to the lateral epicondyle, a bony bump on the external region of the […]
How To Choose the Right Compression Stockings
With so many different types and brands of compression stockings available on the market today, how can you know which one is right for you? Stop wasting money and read this guide where we’ve put together tips for choosing the right compression socks for your needs. Compression Level The first step is to choose your […]
How Physiotherapy Can Help Patients With Parkinson’s Disease
What are the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s Disease is the second most common degenerative brain disorder after Alzheimer’s Disease. The disease is related to the loss of nerve cells in the brain that produce dopamine, which potentially means a loss of balance, control of body movements, altered decision making, and mood swings. You could […]
Cupping Therapy Benefits
Cupping Therapy is a technique in which small glass cups or bamboo jars are used as suction devices and placed on the patient’s skin to help disperse and break up stagnation and congestion by drawing congested energy and blood to the surface. There are two types of cupping, dry and wet, and the therapist will […]