Men's health is an area of physiotherapy that is gaining momentum and the evidence base is expanding rapidly. Physiotherapists have long been successful in helping women with functional disorders of the pelvic floor. Physiotherapy for men's health is slowly gaining momentum. As more research is done each year, we find that interventions that focus on the pelvic floor muscles can…
. Restarting a sporting event during the pandemic and in accordance with national and local restrictions is a challenging task. Even if the rules are relaxed, we all want to make sure we reduce potential transmission as much as possible. We also need to consider the negative effects and effects of social distancing on the performance of athletes and players.…
Plantar fasciitis is the result of a degenerative irritation of the origin of the plantar fascia on the medial calcaneal tuberosity of the heel and the surrounding perifascial structures. Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a common and persistent disease of the foot. It has a tendency to affect people between the ages of 40 and 60, but due to its pathogenesis…
About 75% of all limb fractures are reported as simple, stable fractures. For these fractures, a virtual fracture clinic can offer a higher quality and more efficient care model than conventional fracture clinics. But which fractures go best with a virtual approach? It is estimated that approximately 10% of the emergency rooms visited require an orthopedic check-up. As the number…
Early mobility in intensive care patients improves their functional mobility capacity, their physical self-awareness and their quadriceps muscle strength on discharge. We know that early access to rehabilitation for people in critical care increases their chances of doing the things they love again after leaving the hospital. Through the early mobility of patients, including during ventilation, we know that we…
In short, invasive techniques such as acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and dry needling are likely to help reduce the severity of pain and improve function in people with fibromyalgia syndrome. Overall, the evidence is poor and so it should only be left as an additional treatment to exercise. The syndrome affects about 2% of the world population, with women seven times more…
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is important for maintaining the stability of the knee joint, especially during activities such as weaving, pivoting or kicking. ACL injuries are relatively common among soccer players, skiers, and gymnasts. Injuries can range from mild to severe and are rated using a rating system. The most common mechanism of injury is non-contact. An example is…
When should and should you recommend the use of oral ibuprofen, ibuprofen gel and naproxen to your patients. The treatment of acute injuries to the musculoskeletal system is often made more difficult by the extent of the inflammation and the patient's pain. The examination can be limited by severity and irritability, protective mechanisms such as muscle protection, diffuse swelling, emotional…
Have you considered the role of physiotherapy in the treatment of bleeding disorders? Did you know that Von Willebrand's disease is the most common bleeding disorder in humans and that muscle and joint bleeding are an important problem for people with this disease? There are many other blood diseases that can affect the body's musculoskeletal system. This has a significant…
Advanced physiotherapists offer a good alternative to the usual medical care in spinal clinics. But knowing how good it is depends on what question you are asking. New models of care are developing and becoming commonplace in modern healthcare. This is due to the increasing pressure on resources, time and costs as well as a lack of medical personnel models.…