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Trigger points (TrPs) are localized, hyperirritable spots within a taut band of muscle or fascia that, when compressed, can refer pain to a distant area. These myofascial trigger points are a significant cause of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction, often complicating the management of various chronic pain syndromes. Trigger point release is a therapeutic technique used in physiotherapy to deactivate these points, alleviate pain, and restore normal muscle function. In this blog, we will explore the concept of trigger point release in detail, discussing the mechanisms behind trigger points, how they are diagnosed, and the various methods of release used by physiotherapists to address this condition. What Are Trigger Points? Trigger points  are described as hypersensitive regions within a muscle that are tender to palpation and cause pain or discomfort when compressed. These points are typically found within a  taut band  of muscle fibers, where muscle fibers remain in a c...

What is Physiotherapy? Physical therapy, also referred to as physiotherapy, is a field of medicine that aims to improve overall health by maximizing movement and function. It plays an essential role in treating and managing numerous neurological, respiratory, and musculoskeletal conditions.  In this blog, we will delve into the multiple advantages of physiotherapy for people of all ages and abilities and examine its transformative power. Rehabilitation post sports injury: Sports injuries can be crippling and have a negative impact on an athlete's performance and quality of life. Physiotherapy combines targeted exercises, manual therapy, and specialized techniques to provide a thorough method of treating sports injuries.  There are many success stories of athletes who used physical therapy to regain their strength, mobility, and confidence in the blog. Chronic pain management: Conditions that cause chronic pain, like arthritis, back pain, or fibromyalgia, can significantly affe...

TENS , or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, is a pain treatment that uses low voltage electric current to Distract pain signals in your body. TENS is typically done with a TENS unit. Nowadays there are many types of TENS Modalities are available, but the basic principle remains the same. TENS can be portable or with a clinic setup. You attach the pads directly to your skin. When the machine is switched on, small electrical impulses are delivered to the affected area of your body, which you feel like a tingling sensation.The electrical impulses can reduce the pain signals going to the spinal cord and brain, which may help relieve pain and relax muscles. They may also stimulate the production of endorphins, which are the body's natural painkillers. There are two theories about how transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) works. One theory is that the electric current stimulates nerve cells that block the transmission of pain signals, modifying your perception of...

You have an injury. All you can think about is the pain. Do you reach for the heating pad or the ice pack? Which will help the most? Hot Pack or Cold pack ?  We treat everything from arthritis to pulled muscles to inflammation with ice packs or heating pads. Treating pain with hot and cold can be extremely effective for several different conditions and injuries, and easily affordable.  The tricky part is knowing what situations call for hot, and which calls for cold. Sometimes a single treatment will even include both. Warmth seems inviting, but you know that cold is a very helpful therapy. It may be hard to decipher especially when pain is clouding your mind. Making a thoughtful choice will help you feel better. Making the wrong choice can lead to adverse reactions and more pain rather than relief. Start by knowing when to use each therapy. The simple answer is ice is for injuries; heat is for muscles, chronic pain, and stress. However, that can still be confusing. Fo...

Therapeutic massage has a lot of benefits including Physiological and Anatomical. Generally, the application of any massage stroke involves six elements or considerations, which are depth, speed, rhythm, duration, direction, and frequency. All aspects are included in Principles of Giving Therapeutic massage. Principles of Applying Therapeutic massage Beginning massage therapists will have to consciously work at incorporating these considerations into their massage. With practice and experience, however, these considerations will become second nature, and the mechanical feeling will evolve into one of fluidity.  Depth  Depth or depth of pressure is the amount of force a stroke applies to the tissue. Regardless of what implement is used (thumb, the heel of the hand, or forearm), the amount of force you apply to the tissue depends on the desired result. If the stroke is performed with the intent of spreading lubricant, the depth of pressure will be less penetrating than if the in...

Cryotherapy, which literally means “ cold therapy ,” is a technique where the body is exposed to extremely cold temperatures for several minutes. The application of cold to the tissues after the injury is a practice as old as medicine itself.  Cryotherapy can be delivered to just one area, or you can opt for whole-body cryotherapy. Localized cryotherapy can be administered in several ways, including ice packs, ice massage, coolant sprays( instant evaporation of volatile fluids), ice baths, and even through probes administered into the tissue. often the skin temperature is being reduced as low as 10-degree Celcius. Ice therapy is used to Reduce pain, Reduce spasticity, Reduce muscle spasm, and Reduce swelling to promote the healing and repair process of tissue so that such a sensation can provide excitatory stimulus when muscles are inhibited. Principles of CRYOTHERAPY Cryotherapy works on the Principle of latent heat, which suggests that a specific amount of energy is required t...

IFT is one of the Pain Modulating Modalities which is clinically Proven and widely used by Physiotherapists to modulate pain. The word 'Interferential' suggests some sort of interference and this basis for the name of this current. Interferential currents (IFC) Therapy is two different kHz frequency alternating currents applied in a continuous rhythm. The currents have a slightly different frequency (for example, one might be 4000 Hz, the other 4050 Hz). The original interferential stimulators used sinusoidal AC at a frequency of 4 kHz. kHz frequencies make little difference whether the shape is sinusoidal, rectangular, or triangular. Interferential stimulators also offer the option of  'modulated interferential current' where the two slightly different frequency cur are combined within the stimulator and a current is applied Single pair of electrodes. IFT which is Representing the Name Interferential Current therapy is a highly recommended and practiced th...

Lymphatic massage is often called Lymphatic Drainage. Lymphatic drainage is a gentle, rhythmic massage treatment done by a specially trained lymphatic massage therapist to stimulate lymphatic fluid circulation around the body. Manual Lymphatic Drainage [MLD] is a unique, gentle type of skin massage technique that promotes the drainage of lymph from a limb into a normal draining area. It is used primarily to treat lymphoedema. This helps speed up the elimination of waste and toxins from a sluggish lymphatic system.  Additionally, lymphatic massage can help prevent swelling after injury or surgery. It's also thought to give your immune system a significant boost. Lymphatic massage is a specialized treatment where additional qualifications are required. If you are interested in lymphatic drainage please make sure your massage therapist is properly trained. Is Lymphatic Drainage Helpful? Lymphatic massage aims to make your lymphatic and circulatory system more effici...

Having wrist pain? and your doctor is prescribing you Carpal tunnel syndrome ? well, let's talk about this Condition. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition of the wrist and hand that can affect the use of the whole arm. It is caused by pressure on the nerve at the base of the palm (median nerve). Symptoms include numbness, pins and needles, and pain (particularly at night). Anything that causes swelling inside the wrist can cause carpal tunnel syndrome, including repetitive hand movements, pregnancy, and arthritis. The following health conditions can also lead to CTS: 1. Inflammation and swelling of the tendons of the wrist 2. Injuries like strain, sprain, dislocation, and fracture to the wrist 3. excessive fluid retention. mostly in pregnancy and during some medication like steroids 4. Diabetes, Hormone and Metabolic changes. 5. Degenerative and rheumatoid arthritis. 6. Obesity or sedentary lifestyle Signs and Symptoms When the nerve is comp...

frozen shoulder is mot common in patients 40 to 60 years of age. commonly higher incidence in females. "idiopathic" frozen shoulder has been associated with extended immobilization, relatively mild trauma (e.g., strain or contusion), and surgical trauma, especially breast or chest wall procedures.  Shoulder movement decreasing despite physiotherapy in case of frozen shoulder is because of adhesive capsulitis is very progressive condition. if not treated proper it may increase and restricts all the range of motion in joints.                            Adhesive capsulitis is associated with medical conditions such as diabetes, hyperthyroidism, ischemic heart disease, inflammatory arthritis, and cervical spondylosis. The most significant association is with insulin-dependent diabetes. The bilateral disease occurs in approximately 10% of patients but can be as high as 40% in patients with a history of insu...