While physiotherapy does not directly boost immunity, engaging in regular physical activity, which can be a part of physiotherapy, can have positive effects on overall health and indirectly support immune system function. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including proper nutrition, adequate sleep, and stress management, is essential for maintaining a strong immune system.
The number of IMS sessions needed to see results can vary depending on the individual’s condition, the severity of their symptoms, and other factors. Some patients may experience significant relief after just one session, while others may require multiple sessions to achieve the desired results.
In general, a course of IMS treatment may involve several sessions spaced out over a period of weeks or months. The number of sessions can range from 2-3 to 10-12, depending on the individual’s condition and response to treatment. In some cases, ongoing maintenance sessions may be recommended to help prevent the return of symptoms.
It’s important to note that IMS is often used as a complementary therapy and may be combined with other treatments, such as massage or physiotherapy, to achieve the best results. Your healthcare practitioner will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan and will monitor your progress to determine the optimal number of IMS sessions for your individual needs.
Like any medical treatment, IMS has potential side effects and risks. However, IMS is generally considered safe when performed by a qualified healthcare practitioner. Common side effects of IMS may include mild soreness or bruising at the needle insertion sites, temporary muscle weakness or fatigue, and minor bleeding or infection at the needle insertion site.
Patients with certain medical conditions, such as bleeding disorders, infections, or allergies to certain metals, may not be suitable candidates for IMS. It’s important to discuss any pre-existing medical conditions or concerns with your healthcare practitioner before beginning IMS treatment.
Overall, IMS is generally considered a safe and effective treatment option for many people with chronic pain and muscle tension. However, it’s important to work with a qualified healthcare practitioner who has experience in performing IMS and to follow all post-treatment instructions to minimize the risk of complications.
Physiotherapy can help improve flexibility, but achieving contortionist-level flexibility requires a combination of factors including genetics, training, and specific contortion techniques that go beyond traditional physiotherapy practices. While physiotherapy can enhance your flexibility, reaching the level of a contortionist requires specialized training and techniques specific to contortionism.
There is some evidence that a weak pelvic floor can lead to problems controlling bowel movements. If you have difficulty controlling your bowels, pelvic floor physiotherapy may help. A physiotherapist can teach you exercises to improve the strength and function of your pelvic floor muscles.
Yes, physiotherapy can help with post-surgical rehabilitation by facilitating recovery, reducing pain and swelling, improving range of motion and strength, and preventing complications.
A variety of things can put pressure on pelvic floor muscles, including chronic health conditions, obesity, age, pregnancy, and childbirth. Lifting heavy objects, coughing, and sneezing can also put pressure on pelvic floor muscles.
If your knee pain has not gone away after one week or the condition is getting worse from the initial onset, it is highly recommended that you see a physiotherapist for a thorough assessment and treatment to help you get back on track. A physiotherapist can help assess the cause of your knee pain and develop a treatment plan to alleviate your symptoms. Here are some specific reasons when you should see a physiotherapist for knee pain:
It’s always recommended to see a physiotherapist as soon as possible after experiencing knee pain, especially if it is severe, persistent or affects your daily function. Early intervention can prevent the symptoms from becoming chronic and help to reduce the overall recovery time.
If you’re having problems with pelvic floor muscles, such as leaking, constipation, or pelvic pain, you may need pelvic floor therapy. Pelvic floor therapy can be done by a physiotherapist or through specialized pelvic floor exercises that you can do at home. It is especially important for women to do pelvic floor exercises during pregnancy and after childbirth to help prevent pelvic floor problems.
The primary tendon affected in a shoulder impingement is the rotator cuff tendon, which is a tendon for the teres minor, infraspinatus, supraspinatus, and subscapularis muscles. These muscles contribute to overall joint stability and travel from your shoulder blade to the top of your humerus (arm bone), and are responsible for external rotation, internal rotation, and abduction.
Shoulder impingement is a chronic compression injury to the soft-tissue structures of the shoulder joint. When you move your arm overhead, the space between your humerus (arm bone) and the acromion (pointy end) of your shoulder blade shrinks, and the tendons running through that area from your rotator cuff can get irritated. Normally, this temporary compression does not lead to any injury, but consistently repeating overhead motions can lead to irritation and pain. If left untreated, the constant compression of the structures in the shoulder joint can lead to more debilitating effects and chronic shoulder pain.
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