Lower Extremity Functional Scale: Scoring, Interpretation, and Clinical Applications
The LEFS is scored by summing numerical values assigned to 20 items on a 5-point Likert scale (0-4), yielding a total score ranging from 0 to 80, wher...
By Jordan
Category: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation
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Rocker Board: Understanding Its Use, Benefits, and Exercises
A rocker board is used by standing on its unstable surface to perform controlled rocking movements, thereby improving balance, proprioception, and ank...
By Alex
Isokinetic Exercise: Understanding, Benefits, Applications, and Limitations
Isokinetic exercise is a specialized form of strength training and rehabilitation where muscles contract at a constant speed against an accommodating ...
By Hart
Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS): Optimal Duration, Frequency, and Applications
The optimal duration and frequency for Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) vary significantly based on its intended purpose (strengthening, recovery, ...
By Jordan
Frozen Shoulder: Biceps Stretching Techniques, Safety, and Recovery Tips
Gentle, pain-free biceps stretching, when performed cautiously and ideally under professional guidance, can be a beneficial component of a comprehensi...
By Jordan
Scapular Upward Rotation: Measurement Methods, Interpretation, and Influencing Factors
Scapular upward rotation is quantified using clinical goniometry, inclinometry, or motion capture to assess its role in overhead arm movements and ove...
By Alex
Vestibular Exercise: Understanding VRT, Benefits, and Conditions Treated
Vestibular exercise, or Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT), is a specialized physical therapy that retrains the brain to improve balance and redu...
By Hart
Active Assisted Exercise: Definition, Benefits, and Performance
Active assisted exercise involves an individual actively contracting muscles while receiving external assistance to complete a movement's full range, ...
By Alex
Warm Water Stretching: Enhanced Flexibility, Pain Relief, and Rehabilitation
Stretching in warm water significantly enhances flexibility, reduces muscle stiffness, and alleviates pain through the synergistic therapeutic effects...
By Alex
