Equipment at PhysioCare
The centre has installed state-of-the-art equipment for functional restoration :
Our Equipment
The Computerised balance Assessment and Training system.
It objectively tests the correct domain of balance problem with a sensitive force plate. This measures the foot pressure and body sway in various activities in standing.
The virtual games & training protocols available in this equipment challenges the weightbearing on our feet, body weight shifting and posture in a multidimensional manner, just like as we do during our normal daily activities. The Audio-Visual feedback available on the computer screen during training makes the patient to attempt better in the next effort thus aiding early recovery.
It can be used for variety of conditions e.g. in neurological cases, senior citizens, Vertigo and imbalance because of BPPV, Sports, Orthopaedic cases etc.
Treadmill with body weight support unweighing harness
It objectively tests the correct domain of balance problem with a sensitive force plate. This measures the foot pressure and body sway in various activities in standing.
The virtual games & training protocols available in this equipment challenges the weightbearing on our feet, body weight shifting and posture in a multidimensional manner, just like as we do during our normal daily activities. The Audio-Visual feedback available on the computer screen during training makes the patient to attempt better in the next effort thus aiding early recovery.
It can be used for variety of conditions e.g. in neurological cases, senior citizens, Vertigo and imbalance because of BPPV, Sports, Orthopaedic cases etc.
Low level LASER therapy (LLLT)
It is a non-invasive light source treatment that generates a single wavelength of light. It emits no heat, sound, or vibration. It is useful in many conditions affecting bone, joints, soft tissues and muscle.
It speeds up connective tissue repair (Bio-stimulation) and acts as an anti-inflammatory agent, relieves pain, accelerates tissue regeneration.
Shortwave diathermy
Therapeutic Ultrasound
It uses high-frequency sound waves between 1.0 and 3.0 MHz which is beyond the normal human sound range of 16 Hz. This causes the tissues to vibrate and hence oscillate. It is used to treat various conditions of joints, ligament, tendon, fascia, joint capsule, scar tissue like muscle strains, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, plantar fasciitis, sports injuries, osteoarthritis, joint inflammation, scar tissue healing etc.
EMG Biofeedback
EMG is the electrical activity/signals present in our muscles when we use them in any activity. We are normally not conscious or cannot feel these signals. In EMG Biofeedback, this activity is picked up by the electrodes placed on the skin surface and is displayed on the screen in the form of waveform or an audio beep. Hence these electrical signals are now brought to the patient’s awareness.
He/she can now increase or decrease these signals (waveform and /sound) in the muscles by changing the extent of activity in the muscle as per the need, during his/her therapy program to improve the muscle function lost e.g. training muscle transfers, retraining movements after Stroke etc.
Neuro-Muscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
Neuro-Muscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) is a modality that sends electrical impulses to nerves which causes the muscles to contract. The patient synchronises his muscle action alongwith the stimulation received. Hence used for strengthening and maintaining muscle strength, especially after plaster removal or orthopaedic surgery viz; knee replacement, stroke.
Electrical Stimulator
It is used to give low frequency Galvanic or Faradic current for stimulation of nerves and muscles.
Galvanic stimulation is done via surface electrodes placed on the skin. This is used to stimulate the denervated muscle, in order to maintain the health of the muscle till the nerve regenerates. eg. Bell’s palsy, Radial nerve injury, Ulnar Nerve injury etc.
It is also used to help diagnose whether there is a nerve injury and its extent of recovery by plotting the Strength Duration Curve.
Faradic stimulation is used in training muscle action, pain relief and reduction of swelling eg. foot swelling after plaster removal.
Moist Heat Therapy
The Moist Heat Therapy unit is a thermostatically controlled stainless-steel tank in which silica gel packs are heated. The heated packs are applied to the concerned body part with adequate towelling insulation. These packs provide moist heat which helps to reduce pain, muscle spasm, and inflammation.
TENS (Trans Cutaneous Electrical Stimulation):
IFT (Interferential Therapy)
It is used to reduce inflammation, muscle spasms & for pain relief. It makes use of 2 medium frequency currents to get the significant physiological effects of low frequency for wider areas and deeper tissue levels. It is one of the treatment options for acute injuries like sports injuries as well as chronic conditions, such as fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, chronic low back pain etc.
Iontophoresis
A weak electrical current is used to push various medications through the skin into your body i.e. in a non-invasive manner. These include the delivery of anti-inflammatory agents into subcutaneous tissue and joint spaces to help manage scar tissue, decrease swelling and inflammation, and treat conditions like bursitis and tendonitis.
Exercise Wall Station
This compact system attached to a wall allows sliding tracks for application of resistances with resistance tubing’s bands of various resistances and colours at various heights and appropriate angle of pull to offer optimum resistance for any particular muscle. This is a comprehensive system for upper and lower extremities exercises which features a multidimensional design with three planes of movement.
Mobilisation Couch
This couch with castors has the facility of height adjustment electrically as well as easy movement.
Many of the joint mobilisation and therapeutic techniques involve the application of a varying force at an optimum angle with respect to the affected joint. Patient height and size as well as the Physiotherapist height and size, Couch height, freedom of movement for the therapist are the factors which can affect the application of the force by the therapist during treatment.
The facility of height adjustment as well as the castors under the couch permit the appropriate force application.
Recumbent Cycle
It provides smooth cycling motion of the lower limbs. The recumbent bike has a reclined seat and a backrest which can be moved forward or backward. Recumbent bikes are great for older people, with lower back problems or other physical limitations, as they put less stress on the joints and spine. It permits data readout of Time, RPM, Watts, pulse, calories burnt, MET, distance covered. It is used for Cardiovascular training, improving joint range of motion , strength of lower limbs, weight reduction etc.
Exercise Therapy Equipment
At PhysioCare Centre, we are very well equipped with a variety of exercise therapy equipment viz. Mobilisation couches, Exercise mats, Table mat, Exercise wall station, Quadriceps table, Recumbent cycle, Rowing machine with sliding seat, Swiss balls, Bosu balls, wobble boards, CP chair, Wedges, Medicine balls, Kettle bells, Resistance bands, Dumbbells, Weighted cuffs, Wall mirrors, Wall ladder, Foot placement ladders, Cones, Hurdles etc.
Exercise Therapy
The word Therapeutic means having a beneficial effect on the body or mind. Ie contributing towards relief and cure.
Therapeutic exercises are the core skills of a Physiotherapist. These are prescribed by a Physiotherapist depending on the site of impairment, the tissues involved, the type of pathology, the duration of impairment, the age of the patient, the gender, the functional restrictions, the comorbidities, his home and environmental conditions and the Goals of treatment.
Exercise prescriptions follow the F.I.T.T mnemonic i.e.
F- frequency: number of days per week;
I- Intensity: low, moderate, or vigorous;
T- Time: minutes per session for endurance exercise;
T- Type: endurance, strength, flexibility, or some combination
Exercises help in:
- Pain prevention and reduction
- Controls weight and for weight reduction
- Prevention of lifestyle disorders like cardiovascular disorders, stroke, diabetes etc.
- Reduction of Inflammation
- Improves circulation
- Corrects muscle imbalances
- Increases muscle strength
- Improves muscle & cardiovascular endurance
- Improves balance and prevents falls
- Improves co-ordination and performance of skilled movement
- Maintains & increases the joint and soft tissue mobility
- Helps in tissue repair
- Increases joint stability
- Improves posture
- Improves cardiac health
- Helps in management of lung and heart diseases
- Prevents and reduces osteoporosis
- Improves & normalises walking pattern
- Helps in ease of performance of daily living activities.
- Improves mental well-being
- Improves quality of life