What is Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (BFRT) in Physiotherapy? Blood flow restriction therapy (BFRT) is becoming a widely used rehabilitation technique, especially in resistance training or exercise. It uses a tourniquet to limit arterial inflow and obstruct venous outflow. [...]
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, it's a physical treatment that relies on the hands of [...]
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 forms of treatment aim to equip patients with the knowledge [...]
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 where and how the soreness occurs. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness [...]
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. Ankle sprains make up 10 to 30 percent of all [...]
The clinical population of back pain Studies have shown that approximately 60-80% of all people worldwide suffer from low back pain in their life, and Singapore is no exception. While most people do recover from low back pain, the [...]
