Medication and Physio working together
Case Study – Medication and Physio working together Introduction This 51 year old lady has been suffering with severe right sided neck, back and arm pain for 4 years. Her pain began when she...
Neck and shoulder pain resolved with physiotherapy
A 27 year old woman reported a two year history of pain around her right shoulder blade after falling out of a head stand in yoga. She had tried chiropractic treatment, acupuncture...
The role of physiotherapy in the management of lower back pain
The role of physiotherapy in the management of lower back pain Introduction Lower back pain is one of the leading causes of physical disability, especially at the workplace. Research indicates that almost 80% of...
Back and leg pain resolved with epidural and physiotherapy
A 32 year old man hurt his back doing sit ups. He had back pain referring into his right leg. Initially he was treated by his GP with anti- inflammatories which...
Role of physiotherapy in the management of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Role of physiotherapy in the management of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Introduction The Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is defined as a chronic condition characterized by a severe pain following injury to the bone...
Pain and movement. The role of physiotherapy
Pain and movement have a very intimate relationship, with each capable of affecting the other. Pain from whatever source, be it from an acute injury or a progressive disease process, will...
The Lumbar Multifidus Muscle in Acute and Chronic
The Lumbar Multifidus Muscle in Acute and Chronic Low Back Pain Introduction Since 1994, there has been a body of research developing that is looking at the function and recovery...
Pilates and Lower Back Pain
Pilates and Lower Back Pain What is Pilates? Pilates is a well-defined exercise system designed to stretch, strengthen and balance the body. The system is named after Joseph Pilates, who originally developed the program...
