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05 September 2020

Using Tens Physiotherapy Treatment Pain Conditions



TENS is a kind of electrotherapy. It stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, and it is the most common type of physiotherapy treatment used for pain management. 

It usually consists of a small, battery-powered device similar in appearance to an old cassette walkman, which attaches to the site of pain through electrode pads. It’s an easy and effective treatment for chronic and acute pain that physiotherapists can use, prescribe and educate patients on using themselves. Read more here: https://bit.ly/31MZGM5 

20 August 2020

What is Electrotherapy Treatment and How Does It Work


When you hear the term “electrotherapy” it may at worst bring to mind images of people with a mental health condition undergoing traumatic electroshock treatments to the brain, or Frankenstein’s monster being brought to life. 

However, far from these Hollywood induced nightmares, electrotherapy is a gentle and harmless treatment method used by physiotherapists to help repair soft body tissues and alleviate pain. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2FxToqZ 

31 July 2020

FAQs to Physiotherapists: Is Manipulative Therapy Effective?


If you’ve ever visited a physiotherapist the chances are that they’ve used some form of manipulative therapy to treat your ailment. Whenever a therapist uses their hands to massage, pull, push, knead, or otherwise touch a patient, they’re using manipulative therapy techniques. Read more here: https://bit.ly/39CzAxE

17 July 2020

How Physiotherapy Treatment Help Patients Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic


Physiotherapy treatment plays an integral part in the health and wellbeing of millions of people across the country. This is all the more true now as we face the coronavirus crisis and the effects of contracting and recovering from the virus, or the indirect consequences of quarantine, lockdown and self-isolation. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2ZupGuE

08 July 2020

Physiotherapy Treatment for Elbow Pain and Injuries


An injury to any joint can be painful. Elbow injuries are painful, and left untreated can result in worsening problems. An elbow injury can manifest as a dull, constant, nagging pain even when the arm is at rest. This can weaken your grip and cause pain when trying to grasp something or even when trying to lift a light object. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2NGFjIP