Physiotherapy for Orthopaedic Conditions

Orthopaedics is a branch of medicine which deals with the musculoskeletal system of the body comprising of bones, muscles, bursae, tendons, cartilage, ligaments, fascia, synovium, menisci, and other joint structures. Any issue related to these connective tissues, such as inflammation, pain due to sprain or strain, fracture, dislocation, instability, impaired movement or weakness can be treated effectively via orthopedic physical therapy. Orthopaedic physiotherapists can even address the prolonged undesired effects of arthritis- and amputation- like conditions.

Orthopaedic physiotherapy treatment starts from the basic step of analyzing the patient history. This is followed by the physical examination from which the therapist can derive a suitable treatment plan. We, Physiotherapy Home Care, specialize in treating the othopaedic conditions like shoulder pain, neck/back pain, knee pain, wrist pain, repetitive strain injuries, stiffness in joints, ligament strain/sprain/tear, inflammation of tendons and bursa and rheumatoid arthritis. In addition to treatment, our therapists even suggest the measures to avoid any such injuries in the future. Such an act of rehabilitation aids you to maintain your strength at an optimum level facilitating a normal healthy lifestyle.

Elbow fractures resulting due to over-pressurized elbows and shoulder separation/bursitis/rotator cuff tendinitis caused due to a fatal fall or trauma may seriously affect the normal life of a person. The treatment may be either surgical or non-surgical (- in the form of casting), depending on the seriousness of injury. Nevertheless, the post-process would be to opt for elbow and shoulder physiotherapy. Our physio-specialists are experienced in this aspect and treat you with rehabilitation exercises, scar massage, ultrasound, hot/cold pack application, stretching the joints by using splints and so on, to get rid of pain.

Pain in the knee, resulting due to repetitive trauma or injury can significantly affect day-to-day activities as it restrains preliminary actions like walking, sitting, and/or climbing stairs. The soreness can be experienced in front part of the knee or at its back and can be either internal or external. Irrespective of this, we treat you to overcome your ailment by suggesting strengthening and balancing exercises including quadriceps, stretching exercises, straight leg raises, short arc quads, hip exercises, lower extremity stretches, calf raises, lunges, kickbacks, clam shell and  bridging. In addition, our physiotherapists even treat you with ultrasound, electric stimulation, kinesiology taping, knee joint mobilization, heat/ice application and soft-tissue massages.

Pain in the knee, resulting due to repetitive trauma or injury can significantly affect day-to-day activities as it restrains preliminary actions like walking, sitting, and/or climbing stairs. The soreness can be experienced in front part of the knee or at its back and can be either internal or external. Irrespective of this, we treat you to overcome your ailment by suggesting strengthening and balancing exercises including quadriceps, stretching exercises, straight leg raises, short arc quads, hip exercises, lower extremity stretches, calf raises, lunges, kickbacks, clam shell and  bridging. In addition, our physiotherapists even treat you with ultrasound, electric stimulation, kinesiology taping, knee joint mobilization, heat/ice application and soft-tissue massages.

Degeneration of bones and joints may result in joint tenderness, stiffness, locking, clicking, bone inflammation, muscle weakness, joint deformity, bone spurs and decreased range of mobility. This is a condition which affects the cartilage covering the bones mostly due to wear-and-tear and can effectively be treated by resorting to osteoarthritis physical therapy. Some of our treatments for osteoarthritis condition include joint mobilization techniques, strengthening exercises, weight-loss counseling, massaging, electrotherapy, application of hot/cold packs, hydrotherapy, interferential current therapy (IFC), therapeutic ultrasound, acupuncture, low impact activities like walking, tai-chi, yoga, stretching exercises, balance/gait training, flexibility exercises, cardiovascular exercises, perturbation therapy and self-management programs.

Wrist pain resulting either because of serious injury or everyday movements is characterized by stiffness, swelling and reduced range of motion at wrist. Sore wrist movements can even be associated with cervical spine dysfunction including neck joint sprain or pinched nerve. In our center, we have experienced physiotherapists who can deal with wrist pain by resorting to dry needling, biomechanical analysis, wrist ROM exercises, flexor stretching, five finger extension exercises, sub-acute soft tissue massage, scapular stabilization exercises, acupuncture, closed kinetic chain exercises, balance exercises, electrotherapy, application of heat packs, joint mobilization techniques, physiotherapy instrument mobilization (PIM), strengthening exercises, extensor stretching, resized finger flexion exercise, forearm roll, and hand/finger tendon gliding.

Wrist pain resulting either because of serious injury or everyday movements is characterized by stiffness, swelling and reduced range of motion at wrist. Sore wrist movements can even be associated with cervical spine dysfunction including neck joint sprain or pinched nerve. In our center, we have experienced physiotherapists who can deal with wrist pain by resorting to dry needling, biomechanical analysis, wrist ROM exercises, flexor stretching, five finger extension exercises, sub-acute soft tissue massage, scapular stabilization exercises, acupuncture, closed kinetic chain exercises, balance exercises, electrotherapy, application of heat packs, joint mobilization techniques, physiotherapy instrument mobilization (PIM), strengthening exercises, extensor stretching, resized finger flexion exercise, forearm roll, and hand/finger tendon gliding.

Increased pressure, injury and/or overuse of joints results in inflammation or degeneration of tendons and bursa resulting in tendinitis and bursitis. The associated symptoms include localized pain, warm feeling around the infected area, swelling, reddening of the skin, restricted range of motion and stiffness. Some of the physiotherapy techniques which can be used to deal with tendinitis or bursitis include gentle mobilization exercises, application of ice packs followed by heat packs, stretching exercises, strengthening and conditioning exercises, closed kinetic chain exercises, dry needling, balance enhancement exercises, soft tissue massage, electrotherapy and acupuncture. You can also be benefitted from the re-education imparted regarding the correct posture and joint protection taught by our physio specialists during rehabilitation.

Amputation is a condition in which a part of the body is removed surgically to control the progress of malignancy. Irrespective of being connected with upper or lower limbs, the loss of a body-part significantly affects both physical as well as psychological balance of a person. As a result, physiotherapists dealing with these conditions are to be trained to handle the emotional status of the patient together with their physical disability. Our staffs are well-experienced in this regard and can effectively help you to gain the lost confidence. They accomplish this task via techniques like Buerger’s exercises, connective tissue massage, dynamic stump exercises, balance and gait retraining, stretching, positioning and range-of-motion exercises, mirror therapy, and short wave diathermy (SWD). In addition, they even train you to use new prosthetic, help you move with supporting accessories, suggest positioning measures to avoid contractures and others through personalized rehabilitation programs.

Amputation is a condition in which a part of the body is removed surgically to control the progress of malignancy. Irrespective of being connected with upper or lower limbs, the loss of a body-part significantly affects both physical as well as psychological balance of a person. As a result, physiotherapists dealing with these conditions are to be trained to handle the emotional status of the patient together with their physical disability. Our staffs are well-experienced in this regard and can effectively help you to gain the lost confidence. They accomplish this task via techniques like Buerger’s exercises, connective tissue massage, dynamic stump exercises, balance and gait retraining, stretching, positioning and range-of-motion exercises, mirror therapy, and short wave diathermy (SWD). In addition, they even train you to use new prosthetic, help you move with supporting accessories, suggest positioning measures to avoid contractures and others through personalized rehabilitation programs.

This is an autoimmune disorder which preliminarily affects the joints while being potential enough to cause damage to eyes, skin, lungs, kidneys, heart, nerve tissue and blood vessels. Joint stiffness, osteoporosis, cardiovascular issues, warm feeling at the joint, inflamed joints, fatigue, fever, loss of immunity, weight loss, Sjogren’s syndrome and others are the symptoms exhibited. The physiotherapy treatments which can effectively help in managing this condition are massage therapy, application of cold and hot packs, electrical stimulation, hydrotherapy, and acupuncture. In addition to these, rehabilitation techniques like therapeutic exercises, gentle yoga, tai-chi, stretching exercises, fatigue/pain management, low-intensity isokinetic knee exercises, joint protection strategies, ROM activities, aerobic exercises, cycling, etc can also be of great help.

RSI refers to a group of injuries caused to tendons, tendon sheaths, nerves, muscles and joints, especially due to overuse. The conditions are expressed as ailments in different parts of the body like neck, elbows, forearms, shoulders, hands, wrists and limbs. Other symptoms exhibited are tenderness in affected area, stiffness, throbbing, tingling/numbness, inflammation, cramps, loss of sensation, loss of grip, weakness, etc. Depending on the cause behind RSI, our physiotherapists treat you through flexibility exercises, application of heat/cold packs, strengthening activities, cardiovascular exercises, breathing exercises, joint mobilization techniques, ultrasound, yoga, posture re-education, proprioception & balance exercises, laser therapy, dry needling, acupuncture, myofascial release, electrotherapy, scapular stabilisation exercises, soft tissue massage, isometric and progressive resistance exercises.

RSI refers to a group of injuries caused to tendons, tendon sheaths, nerves, muscles and joints, especially due to overuse. The conditions are expressed as ailments in different parts of the body like neck, elbows, forearms, shoulders, hands, wrists and limbs. Other symptoms exhibited are tenderness in affected area, stiffness, throbbing, tingling/numbness, inflammation, cramps, loss of sensation, loss of grip, weakness, etc. Depending on the cause behind RSI, our physiotherapists treat you through flexibility exercises, application of heat/cold packs, strengthening activities, cardiovascular exercises, breathing exercises, joint mobilization techniques, ultrasound, yoga, posture re-education, proprioception & balance exercises, laser therapy, dry needling, acupuncture, myofascial release, electrotherapy, scapular stabilisation exercises, soft tissue massage, isometric and progressive resistance exercises.

Sprain affects the ligaments – tough, flexible group of individual fibrous tissues connecting the bones – when they are stretched beyond their maximum permissible range. Similar disorder connected with muscles or tendons is referred to as strain. Depending on the severity of injury, the symptoms exhibited may include pain, joint instability, inflammation, stiffness, reduced efficiency of function, inability to bear weight and muscle weakness. Our specialized therapists treat the conditions of ligament strain, sprain and tear by resorting to mobilization, massage, thermotherapy, sport-specific activities, closed kinetic chain exercises, electrotherapy, active foot posture correction exercises, acupuncture, dry needling, sub-acute soft tissue injury treatment, stretching/strengthening exercises, yoga, proprioception and balance enhancement exercises.In overall sense, our physiotherapy treatments complementing the surgical and/or medication measures revive your hope and help you sprout back with new life. So, why delay? Irrespective of your condition, just book your appointment with us, right now!