What are Manual Therapy Techniques in Physiotherapy?
Manual therapy techniques are described as "skilled hand movements and skillful passive movements of joints and soft tissue," by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). To put it another way, [...]
Occupational Therapy vs Physiotherapy: Understanding the Differences
The Similarities The core similarity between physiotherapy and occupational therapy is that they aim to restore mobility and improve the quality of life for those who need it. These [...]
What is Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)?
Muscle soreness is a commonly recurring phenomenon following physical activity or unaccustomed and eccentric exercise. Muscle soreness has been differentiated into two types; acute and delayed onset, depending upon [...]
Understanding the Different Levels of an Ankle Sprain
One of the most common injuries is a sprained ankle, and it accounts for 75 percent of ankle injuries. It can happen to athletes, non-athletes, adults, and even children. [...]
What is Myofascial Pain Syndrome?
Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic condition that mainly affects a person's muscles and fascia. In the literal sense, "Myo" stands for muscle while "fascial" stands for fascia. Fascia [...]
Shockwave for Shoulder Pain: An Update on the Latest Clinical Studies
If you ever had shoulder pain, you know it isn’t pleasant. Pain when trying to lift your arm higher than your head, when you try to open a door, [...]
