Physiotherapy - How it works

The aim of physiotherapy is to help restore movement and normal body function in cases of illness, injury and disability.

Physiotherapists take a holistic approach, looking at the body as a whole rather than focusing on the individual factors of an injury or illness.

For example, back pain can be caused by a number of different things, including:

• poor posture
• inherited spinal deformity
• bending or twisting awkwardly
• overstretching
• standing for long periods
• lifting or carrying objects incorrectly

A physiotherapist will look at your individual situation. As well as treating the problem, they may also suggest things you can do on a daily basis to help relieve pain and discomfort.

For example, if you have lower back pain, maintaining good posture and doing core stability exercises to strengthen stomach and lower back muscles may help.

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Manual therapy techniques

Manual therapy involves using the hands to mobilise joints and soft tissues. It is suitable for most people and can be used to:

• improve blood circulation
• help fluid drain from parts of the body more efficiently
• improve movement of different parts of the body
• relieve pain and help relaxation

There is evidence to show manual therapy is beneficial in treating some types of musculoskeletal conditions, such as long-term  (where the pain lasts for longer than six weeks).

Other techniques

Other techniques that can help to ease pain and promote healing include:

• acupuncture – fine needles are inserted into specific points of the body. Acupuncture may be used alongside other physiotherapy techniques to help reduce tissue inflammation and pain, and to promote recovery.
• transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) – a TENS machine is a small, battery-operated machine that delivers an electric current to the affected area via two electrodes. The tingling sensation produced by the current can help block or suppress pain signals to your brain.
• ultrasound – high-frequency sound waves can treat deep tissue injuries by stimulating blood circulation and cell activity. It is thought it can help reduce pain and muscle spasm, as well as speed up healing.

Scientific evidence to support the above treatments is limited. For example, there is not enough firm evidence to say for sure whether TENS is a reliable method of pain relief.

Some people have reported that TENS has been effective for them, but it seems to depend on the condition and the individual. TENS is not suitable for people with a  other type of electrical implant.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists work with clients of all ages and with a wide range of health conditions. Whether it’s pain management and rehabilitation from an acute injury like a sprained ankle, or management of chronic conditions such as diabetes or heart disease, a physiotherapist can help. But physiotherapy is not limited to rehabilitation of injury and the effects of disease or disability. A physiotherapist also provides education and advice for health promotion, disease and injury prevention. 

Where physiotherapists work

Physiotherapists work in a broad range of settings providing client and/or population health interventions as well as management, educational, research and consultation services. Physiotherapy can be accessed in the community at private clinics and through home care services. Physiotherapy services are often affiliated with retirement residences and child development centres. If you are admitted to the hospital for surgery, such as a joint replacement or heart surgery, chances are likely that the physiotherapist was an important member of your health care team.

How physiotherapists assess

A physiotherapist will assess you using detailed history-taking as well as specific physical tests and measures, such as flexibility or range of motion. He or she will then analyze the assessment findings and use clinical reasoning to establish a diagnosis. Together, you will explore your current abilities and functional needs so the physiotherapist can plan treatments that are consistent with your goals and general health status, and which incorporate approaches and techniques supported by the best evidence available.

How physiotherapists treat

Physiotherapy treatments can include the following:

• Personalized exercise programs designed to improve your strength, range of motion, and function
• Massage
• Joint mobilization and manipulation to reduce pain and stiffness
• Hot and cold packs and modalities to relieve pain, reduce swelling, speed up the healing process, improve movement and function
• Airway clearance methods to assist people with breathing difficulties
• Skin and wound care
• Management of incontinence including pelvic floor re-education
• Functional activity and tolerance testing and training
• Work and occupational re-training and return to work planning
• Prescription, fabrication and application of assistive, adaptive, supportive and protective devices and equipment
• Environmental change, focusing on removing barriers to function

HAIR HERBAL OILS

                                   Gingili and Lime Oil:


                                                               500 gms Gingili oil


                                                  Juice of 1 Lime


                                                 Heat the oil in a pan till it froths. Remove.


                                                 Strain the limejuice and add gradually to the hot oil.


                                                  Strain when it is cool and use.

Coconut and Bottle Gourd Oil:


                                                        250 gms Coconut oil

                                                        250 gms Bottle Gourd ( Ghia, Doodhi)

                                                                                Grate the gourd with the peel. Blend in a liquidizer and strain well to extract juice. Heat the Coconut oil in a pan. Gradually add the vegetable juice. Boil till all the water evaporates. Cool and bottle.



Pepper With Coconut Oil:



1 cup Coconut oil

1 tspn rice grains

1 tspn Peppercorns

Heat everything together. When rice grains turn brown, remove and cool.

Warm the oil before use.



Gingili and Castor Oil:

1 cup Gingili oil

1 cup Castor oil

1 Sprig Curry leaves

Heat all three together. Cool and strain. Warm the oil before use.

QUICK HERBAL TIPS

Down the ages, pakistani women have used simple, effective home-made remedies to look after their skin.


Skin Cleanser:
Found in your own kitchen is a simple, chemical free cleanser  good unboiled milk.
                                                    All you need to do is dip a piece of cotton wool in milk and wipe your face with it. It also cleans unseen dirt and goes down into your pores. Another fine cleanser is almond oil, especially effective in protecting the delicate skin under the eyes.

Skin Moisturizer:

                        For normal skin care, you can take 1 cup of yogurt, 1 tablespoon orange juice and 1 tablespoon lemon juice and mix it into a paste. Apply it on your face as a mask and keep it on for 15 minutes. Then clean it off with a wet tissue watch your complexion glow. For dry skin, you could use a mixture of cooked oatmeal and honey; it will not only help moisturize the skin but also acts as a good cleansing agent.

Wrinkle Prevention and Softer Skin:

                                             To prevent wrinkles and soften your skin, you could try pure castor oil; it is known to slow down the aging process of the skin.

Skin Conditioner:

                         Another simple and excellent skin conditioner that can be made out of 1 tbsp. honey blended with 2 tbsp. cream (of milk). Leave it on for a few minutes and wash it off. It works like magic.



Skin Blemishes:

                       For skin blemishes, you can try rubbing a raw potato on your face.

Royalty dressed , Imran and Kats….

Against the backdrop of the most immaculate monument dedicated to love, Katrina Kaif and Imran Khan dressed up as Salim and Anarkali to shoot for their film Mere Brother Ki Dulhan.

The duo dressed up as royals while shooting the Yashraj film at Taj Mahal in Agra. Katrina also fed grapes to Imran Khan.
In the film, Katrina is the would-be bride of Imran’s brother, played by Ali Zafar. But the duo falls for each other, despite not wanting to.



Effective CPM

Effective CPM

Acupuncture

Acupuncture for weight loss
Clinical research has yet to confirm whether or not acupuncture is useful in the management of weight loss. A trial of acupuncture treatment for weight loss can be performed at the London Teaching Clinic. A short course of treatment is aimed at appetite suppression. Lifestyle modification is necessary to maintain any weight loss achieved.


             Every patient will have an initial assessment, followed by a course of treatment suitable for the condition.

             Treatment is usually provided in six consecutive appointments but may be less if the condition responds quickly. However, if the practitioner feels that your condition can not be treated with acupuncture, you will be recommended to see your GP or appropriate specialist.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been used in the treatment of addictions since a chance observation in the early 1970s that it modified the withdrawal symptoms in opiate addicts. Clinical research has yet to confirm whether or not acupuncture is useful in the management of withdrawal from addictive substances.

Acupuncture treatment for smoking cessation can be performed at the London Teaching Clinic. Treatment involves three sessions over the first ten days of cessation aimed at helping patients tolerate the withdrawal effects of nicotine, without requiring replacement therapy (i.e. patches or gum).
Management of withdrawal from other addictive substances is not undertaken at the clinic.

Acupuncture

                                               Acupuncture is effective in a wide range of painful conditions and is commonly used to treat musculoskeletal pain; eg back, shoulder, neck and leg pain.

                                              It has been successfully used to treat headaches, migraines, trapped nerves, chronic muscle strains and various kinds of rheumatic and arthritic pain.
Some other situations in which acupuncture might be used.
Functional bowel or bladder problems such as IBS or irritable bladder, and even mild forms of urinary incontinence



Allergies such as hayfever, perennial allergic rhinitis, and some types of allergic rashes such as urticaria or prickly heat


Some other skin problems such as discrete rashes and ulcers, pruritus (itching), and some forms of dermatitis


Sinus problems and chronic catarrh


Dry mouth and eyes


Stopping smoking


Menstrual and menopausal symptoms.


This is not a complete list and many other conditions have been treated with acupuncture.

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Sex addiction.
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