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Orthopedic Rehabilitation Therapies
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Physical Therapy
Purpose: To restore movement and function post-injury. Methods: Exercise, manual therapy, heat application, hydrotherapy.
Occupational Therapy
Purpose: To improve the patient's ability to perform daily activities. Methods: Adaptive techniques, environmental modifications, therapeutic use of self.
Prosthetic Training
Purpose: To enable patients to use prosthetic limbs effectively. Methods: Gait training, strengthening exercises, donning and doffing of prosthetics.
Speech Therapy
Purpose: To address difficulties with speech, language, and swallowing. Methods: Speech exercises, cognitive-linguistic tasks, swallowing therapy.
Strength Training
Purpose: To increase muscle mass and strength. Methods: Using free weights, machines, resistance bands, bodyweight exercises.
Acupuncture
Purpose: To alleviate pain and treat various physical, mental, and emotional conditions. Methods: Inserting needles at specific points, moxibustion, cupping.
Chiropractic Care
Purpose: To treat musculoskeletal system problems, particularly spine disorders. Methods: Spinal adjustments, manual manipulation, flexion-distraction technique.
Electrotherapy
Purpose: To reduce pain and promote healing of musculoskeletal injuries. Methods: TENS, EMS, ultrasound therapy.
Manual Therapy
Purpose: To treat musculoskeletal pain and disability through hands-on techniques. Methods: Joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release.
Kinesio Taping
Purpose: To provide support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting range of motion. Methods: Application of elastic therapeutic tape.
Laser Therapy
Purpose: To reduce pain and inflammation, promote healing of muscles and tissues. Methods: Application of low-level lasers or light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Purpose: To address balance disorders and dizziness. Methods: Habituation exercises, gaze stabilization, balance retraining.
Hydrotherapy
Purpose: To provide a low-impact rehabilitation environment. Methods: Water-based exercises, whirlpools, aquatic treadmills.
Therapeutic Ultrasound
Purpose: To promote tissue healing and reduce inflammation. Methods: Using sound waves to generate heat in deep tissues.
Functional Training
Purpose: To enhance the ability to perform everyday activities. Methods: Exercises that mimic daily tasks, use of tools like kettlebells or medicine balls.
Orthotic Fitting
Purpose: To correct or accommodate biomechanical foot disorders. Methods: Custom-made or over-the-counter inserts, ankle-foot orthoses (AFO), knee orthoses.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Chronic Pain
Purpose: To change the patient's response to pain. Methods: Structured problem-solving, re-framing negative thinking, relaxation techniques.
Balance and Gait Training
Purpose: To improve stability and walking patterns following an injury. Methods: Balance exercises, treadmill training, use of assistive devices.
Massage Therapy
Purpose: To aid in relaxation, improve circulation, and reduce muscle tension. Methods: Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy.
Amputee Rehabilitation
Purpose: To aid individuals in adapting to life after limb loss. Methods: Residual limb care, emotional support, prosthetic training.
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