Browsing all articles filed under the "Physical Therapy" category.
Constant stretching, also known as Low-Load, Long-Duration (LLLD) stretching, involves applying a continuous, gentle tensile force to tissues over an ...
By Alex
Joint mobilisations are manual therapy techniques that apply specific, controlled movements to a joint to improve its range of motion, reduce pain, an...
By Alex
Active, active assistive, and passive range of motion exercises differ in the degree of muscular effort and external support, each serving distinct pu...
By Alex
Passive Range of Motion (PROM) in physical therapy refers to the movement of a joint or body part by an external force, like a therapist or device, wi...
By Alex
Heat therapy aids recovery by increasing blood flow, promoting muscle relaxation, reducing pain, and enhancing tissue extensibility, collectively acce...
By Hart
Relieving IT band tension primarily involves addressing overactive muscles like the TFL and gluteus maximus, improving hip mobility, and strengthening...
By Jordan
Exercising knees while lying down involves low-impact movements that strengthen surrounding muscles (quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes) and improve joint...
By Hart
A classic example of a passive movement is when a therapist moves a patient's limb through its range of motion without any muscular effort from the pa...
By Alex
The axillary nerve is not stretched like a muscle but rather mobilized through gentle gliding techniques to improve its movement and reduce impingemen...
By Alex
