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Traction
Purpose: To decompress the spine or joints. Typical use case: Treating conditions like herniated discs or spinal stenosis.
Manual Therapy
Purpose: To manipulate and mobilize tissues. Typical use case: Enhancing joint mobility and reducing soft tissue tension.
Ultrasound Therapy
Purpose: To promote tissue healing and reduce inflammation. Typical use case: Treating soft tissue injuries like sprains, tendinitis or bursitis.
Phonophoresis
Purpose: To enhance the delivery of topical medications through ultrasound. Typical use case: Treating local inflammatory conditions or soft tissue injuries.
Gait Training
Purpose: To improve walking ability. Typical use case: Patients recovering from lower limb injuries or neurological events.
Balance Training
Purpose: To prevent falls by improving stability. Typical use case: Rehabilitating patients who have had fall-related injuries or vestibular disorders.
Neuromuscular Facilitation
Purpose: To promote motor response and improve neuromuscular efficiency. Typical use case: Rehabilitation of patients with stroke or brain injury.
Ergonomic Training
Purpose: To prevent injury through proper body mechanics and equipment use. Typical use case: Workplace interventions to reduce strain and overuse injuries.
Exercise Therapy
Purpose: To restore normal body function. Typical use case: Strengthening, improving balance, or increasing endurance after injury.
Diathermy
Purpose: To use electromagnetic energy to generate deep heat. Typical use case: Treating conditions such as bursitis, fibromyalgia, or muscle spasms.
Laser Therapy
Purpose: To promote tissue repair and reduce pain. Typical use case: Treating tendinitis, arthritis, and other chronic conditions.
Soft Tissue Mobilization
Purpose: To break down adhesions and improve tissue mobility. Typical use case: Treating scars, muscle spasms, or fascial restrictions.
Cryotherapy
Purpose: To reduce inflammation, swelling, and pain. Typical use case: Acute sports injuries or post-surgical care.
Biofeedback
Purpose: To improve awareness of physiological functions. Typical use case: Training patients to control muscle tension or heart rate.
Aquatic Therapy
Purpose: To utilize the therapeutic properties of water. Typical use case: Providing gentle resistance exercises for patients with arthritis or neurological conditions.
Heat Therapy (Thermotherapy)
Purpose: To increase blood flow and relax muscles. Typical use case: Managing chronic muscle and joint pain.
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
Purpose: To relieve pain through electrical impulses. Typical use case: Chronic pain conditions such as back pain or arthritis.
Kinesio Taping
Purpose: To support and stabilize muscles and joints. Typical use case: Recovering from sports-related injuries or enhancing athletic performance.
Iontophoresis
Purpose: To deliver medication through the skin via electrical current. Typical use case: Managing inflammation and pain without injections.
Electrical Stimulation
Purpose: To reduce pain, stimulate muscles, and improve strength. Typical use case: Rehabilitation after injury or surgery.
Hydrotherapy
Purpose: To use water for pain relief and treatment. Typical use case: Enhancing rehabilitation exercises and reducing stress on joints.
Myofascial Release
Purpose: To release tension from the myofascial connective tissue. Typical use case: Addressing chronic pain syndromes or recovering from soft tissue injuries.
Joint Mobilization
Purpose: To increase range of motion by mobilizing joints. Typical use case: Patients with joint stiffness or restricted mobility.
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
Purpose: To enhance the response of the neuromuscular system through stretching and contraction. Typical use case: Increasing flexibility and strengthening muscles.
Therapeutic Exercise
Purpose: To improve flexibility, strength, and endurance. Typical use case: Restoring physical function post-injury or surgery.
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