Manual therapy
At ‘Persis Elavia Therapies’, we use various international principles of manual therapy like Maitland concepts, McKenzie, Mulligan’s, and McConnell.
Manual therapy includes:
Joint MobilisationSoft tissue release Taping/strappingSplinting/bracing
Benefits of Manual therapy: Pain relief Reduction in joint stiffness Release of tight structures Restoring correct body alignment.
Unlike electrotherapy, which focus only on pain reduction, manual therapy aims to treat the cause of the problem, thus resolving the root source of the symptom.
Movement science
Physiotherapy is the science of MOVEMENT; whether it be neurological impulse movement in a stroke patient, breath movement in an asthma patient or joint movement in an athlete.
In patients with joint and muscle problems, movement science has an important role to play.
Treatment aims at improving: Joint centering Muscle co-ordination Synergic movement in multiple joints
This helps in treating problems like: ImpingementJoint Arthritis Slip disc/Disc derangement Muscle tears
Correcting movement patterns, immediately reduces strain on the tissues thus reducing pain. In the long term it helps to re-align the joints and balance muscles so that the problem does not reoccur.
Exercise therapy and rehabilitation
Exercises play an important in physiotherapy treatment. During our course of treatment we use the following exercise methods: Muscle activation Joint mobility exercises Concentric/eccentric muscle trainingStrengthening muscle for power Muscle lengthening exercises Muscle toning
We formulate tailor made home exercise programs to progress on the treatment of the problem.
Postural intervention
In our day to day activities we all tend to use one side of our body more than the other, leading to
asymmetrical muscle work which challenges our postural alignment. Improper posture leads to
strain on the joints, as well as muscle imbalance causing pain.
Appropriate posture is important to achieve:
Joint alignment
Efficient muscle action
Reduce muscle over-activity
We give personalized advice and exercises for postural correction during various activities:
Daily activities like cooking, cleaning, bathing
Work activities like sitting, standing, lifting
Sporting activities like running patterns, throwing action, gymnasium exercise form
Biomechanical correction
Many people have structural biomechanical issues either from birth or acquired in the early stages of life.
Some of these are:
Flat feet /pronation
High arch/supinated foot
High pelvis bones
Spine scoliosis
These biomechanical changes cause abnormal strain on our joints and muscle tissue, leading to long term problems.
We adjust these biomechanical malalignments using:
Insoles
Shoe compensations
Spine and hip bracing
Corrective splints
