IFT stands for Interferential Therapy is one of the types of electrotherapy used for the management of pain.
This therapy involves the application of Ultrasound waves above the range of human hearing in order to treat various types of injuries. The application of Ultrasound Therapy helps in increasing the blood flow of a localized area in order to reduce the swelling and inflammation in that area.
Shortwave diathermy is a therapeutic modality that uses high-frequency alternating currents to generate heat in the body’s tissues. It is commonly used to produce deep heating in joints and soft tissues.
It is one of the methods of electrical stimulation whose primary aim is to provide a degree of symptomatic pain relief by exciting sensory nerves.
These electrical impulses flood the nervous system, reducing its ability to transmit pain signals to the spinal cord and brain.
A traction is a treatment option that is based on the application of a longitudinal force to the axis of the spinal column. In other words, parts of the spinal column are pulled in opposite directions to stabilize or change the position of damaged aspects of the spine.
• Cervical traction
• Lumbar traction
Wax therapy is a form of deep heat therapy one of the most effective ways of applying heat to improve mobility by warming the connective tissues.
Elastic Therapeutic Tape, also called Kinesiology Tape, Kinesio Tape, K-Tape is a rehabilitative method used to facilitate the body’s natural healing process, while providing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body’s range of motion. Tapping is usually used by physiotherapists to change Muscle Tone, Move Lymphatic Fluids, Correct Movement Patterns, and Improve Posture.
Dry Needling Therapy is also known as Trigger Point Dry Needling or Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Needling. It is a process in which thin needles are inserted into the trigger points or tight muscles of the body. It is usually done to treat myofascial pain (Myo means Muscle and Fascia means Tissue that connects muscles).
Manual Therapy is a special form of physical therapy delivered with hands. It is a method by which physiotherapists can assess and treat their patients with skilled hand movements. The basic aim is to improve tissue extensibility, increase range of motion, induce relaxation, mobilize or manipulate soft tissue and joints, modulate pain, change muscle function, improve movement patterns, and reduce soft tissue swelling, inflammation, or restriction.
Cupping Therapy increases blood circulation to the area where the cups are placed. This may relieve muscle tension, which can improve overall blood flow and promote cell repair. It may also help form new connective tissues and create new blood vessels in the tissue.
TYPES OF CUPPING THERAPY
• Wet cupping
• Dry cupping
• Thermal cupping
• Fire cupping
• Electric cupping
• Silicon / rubber cupping
Soft Tissue Mobilization (STM) uses stretching and deep pressure to break up rigid muscle tissue, relax muscle tension, and move fluids trapped in the tissues that cause pain and inflammation.
TYPES OF SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION
• Strain-Counterstrain
• Graston Technique /IASTM
• ASTYM
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
• Manual traction
• Trigger Point Therapy / Myofascial Release
• Cross friction
Cryotherapy is used just as heat is, in the rehabilitation of injuries. Cryotherapy is often used for pain relief, fever reduction, control bleeding, prevention or reduction of edema from trauma and inflammation, decrease in muscle spasm, and reduction of spasticity.
Wellness Therapy is a hands-on technique that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of Neuromuscular disorders through manual adjustment and manipulation of the spine.
Pelvic floor physical therapy involves the pelvic floor muscle group, which is responsible for a variety of functions.
The goal of the treatment is to improve the strength and function of pelvic floor muscles and alleviate pain, weakness, and dysfunction in the muscles.
Therapeutic exercise is one of the tools physical therapists commonly use during patient rehabilitation. The primary goal of therapeutic exercise is to reduce pain and inflammation and increase range of motion , mobility
Exercises are prescribed in order to address deficits in:
• Mobility / flexibility
• Strength and power
• Neuromuscular control
• Muscular endurance
