Frozen shoulder is a debilitating condition with a painful and significantly restricted range of motions of the shoulder joint. Clinically known as adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder can lead to disability generally lasting anywhere from 1 – 24 months (Page et al...
Rating of Perceived Exertion – RPE Scale The best way to live a healthy life is to stay active and exercise regularly. But how do you evaluate your fitness level or how do you know if your health status is improving...
Bialoskyet al (2008) proposes a model of neurophysiological mechanisms in an attempt to explain the impact of Manipulation Therapy (MT) on pain experience in individuals. Within this model, a ‘spinal cord mediated’ mechanism is considered. This theory is supported by citation of...
This page contains health and physiotherapy related terms with their brief definitions. The page will be updated frequently and regularly with new terms and definitions. Co-ordination ability to execute smooth, accurate, controlled motor responses or movements Agility ability to rapidly and...
The presence of abnormal posturing is a severe medical emergency and thus immediate medical attention is warranted. Abnormal posturing is an indication of severe brain injury which can result in coma. There is an involuntary severe flexion or extension of the...
