Anatomical Regions Of The Spine Areas of the spine are divided up into regions, the common anatomical regions of the spine that are treated in physiotherapy include: Cervical region – Part of spinal column comprising the neck. Thoracic region – Part of spinal column comprising the thorax or chest. Lumbar region – Part of spinal… Read More >
Referring To The Foot And Hand In Physiotherapy The foot and hand are obviously unique parts of the body. In physiotherapy as in general medicine these areas have some movements and labeling specific to the foot and hand. The palm (adjective, palmar) of the hand corresponds to the sole (adjective, plantar) of the foot. Such… Read More >
Referencing Movement Terms For Anatomical Accuracy In physiotherapy assessment, treatment and exercise prescription movement is required, acts of movement are considered to be a mixture or a single contribution of the following movement terms. The use of specific anatomical movement terms helps to create accurate documentation with out ambiguity. The movement terms listed below you… Read More >
The Anatomical Position When discussing anatomy, anatomical terms and the body it is useful to start by defining a standard position in which the human body is presented. This position is referred to as the anatomical position. A person adopting the “anatomical position” is standing up straight, with their arms at their sides and palms… Read More >
Musculoskeletal Imaging By X-Ray X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation. X-rays have been used successfully in musculoskeletal imaging for decades and are recognized as a valuable medical tool for a wide variety of examinations and procedures. X-rays are used as a noninvasive and painless method for helping diagnose, monitor, and treat many medical conditions…. Read More >
Common Conditions Cortisone Injections Are Used In Treating Cortisone injections are successfully used to treat a variety or joint and soft tissues conditions in the body. Frequently cortisone injections are used to treat inflammation of a bursa referred to as bursitis, bursitis can occur in may areas of the body including the hip, knee, elbow,… Read More >
What Is Laser? Laser therapy refers to the use of laser in physiotherapy, or other medical or allied health disciplines. The word Laser is actually an acronym and stands for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation. In simple terms, laser can be considered to be a form of light amplifier. Where laser therapy… Read More >
