Article by: Dr. Gajanan Bhalerao(PT) MPT neuro PT , C/NDT (USA), Aquatic therapy (Kliniken Valens Switzerland) Physical Therapy is a constantly evolving field. There are many types and methods are adding as adjunct traditional physical therapy. Most of these therapies are performed on the land. There are multiple fores are always acting on our bodyContinue reading “Why Aquatic therapy? What is the benefit? Who can Benefit from it?”
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Causes and management of hyperextension of knee in hemiplegic and Paraplegic
Normal range of motion (ROM) of the knee joint is from 0 to 135 degrees in an adult. Full knee extension should be no more than 10 degrees. In genu recurvatum (back knee), normal extension is increased. The development of genu recurvatum, may lead to knee pain and knee osteoarthritis. You can watch full videoContinue reading “Causes and management of hyperextension of knee in hemiplegic and Paraplegic”
Outcome Measures used in Cerebral Palsy; Types of scales & Validity, reliability & sensitivity of scales
Outcome Measures used in Cerebral Palsy; Types of scales & Validity, reliability & sensitivity of scales What is outcome measure? Why do we have to measure the outcome? How to choose the outcome measures? Which scale will be able to pick up the change? What is validity, reliability and sensitivity of a scale? What levelContinue reading “Outcome Measures used in Cerebral Palsy; Types of scales & Validity, reliability & sensitivity of scales”
