What is a Russian Current? ~The Russian Current waveform is a type of electrical stimulation that delivers medium-frequency current in alternating pulses or bursts of energy and is effective in reducing pain as well as increasing muscular strength. ~An electrotherapeutic modality that uses medium frequency (2,000-10,000 Hz) polyphasic alternating current wave-forms to strengthen muscles. ~Although…
Introduction: ~A pressure ulcer, sometimes called a “bed sore,” is a skin injury that occurs in about 40,000 people every year. ~Usually, pressure sores happen when people are very ill for a long period of time and are not able to change their position in a bed or a chair. ~People who have conditions such…
Introduction: ~long wave diathermy is based on capacitor field method. ~it can work in heavy voltage fluctuation. ~long wave can be used as an alternative for shortwave diathermy applications. ~it is portable and light weight. ~Longwave is much better and superior modality for relieving pain , compared to Shortwave (SWD) and Ultrasound Machine. ~Few points…
What is Antenatal exercise? ~antenatal exercises are the exercises prescribed during the pregnancy by the physiotherapists.~thsese exercises helps expectant mothers to gain knowledge on how to look after themselves during pregnancy.~antenatal exercises provides many benefits to the pregnant mother if the exercises are performed correctly under the guidance of the physiotherapist and gynaecologists. ~Antenatal exercise…
Introduction:- ~the term iontophoresis is simply defined as ion transfer(ionto=ion),(phoresis=transfer) ~introduction of ions into the body using direct electrical current. ~it is a specialized technique of electrical stimulation that uses electrical polarity of continuous direct current to ionize medicines placed beneath surface electrodes and transfers them into the body through the skin. Basic principle of…
Introduction: ~the cerebrum is made of two cerebral hemispheres which are incompletely separated from each other by the median longitudinal fissure.~the two hemispheres are connected to each other across the median plane by the corpus callosum. each hemisphere contains a cavity, called the lateral ventricle. External feautures: three surfaces: 1. the superolateral surface is convex…
Introduction: ~The cerebellum is the largest part of the hind brain. it is situated in the posterior cranial fossa behind the pons and medulla.~it is an infratentorial structure that coordinates voluntary movements of the body. Relations: ~Anteriorly:-fourth ventricle,pons and medulla~Posteroinferiorly:-Squamous occipital bone,&~Superiorly:-tentorium cerebelli External features: ~the cerebellum consists of two cerebellar hemisphere that is united…
What is the spinal cord? ~the spinal cord is the lower elongated, cylindrical part of the CNS. It occupies the upper two-thirds of the vertebral canal. It extends from the level of the upper border of the atlas to the lower border of vertebra L1 or the upper border of vertebra L2. ~it is about…
Iliococcygeus Muscle Anatomy The levator ani muscle, which makes up the majority of the pelvic diaphragm, is composed of three muscles, including the iliococcygeus muscle. The flat, broad skeletal muscle is known as the iliococcygeus. the inner side of the ischium (the lower and back part of the hip bone) and from the posterior part…
Ankle joints are the most common joints we use in our day-to-day lives, and they’re also the most common joints that require care and attention. Ankle joints are a series of joints that connect your lower leg to your foot, and they’re used for a wide variety of movements and positions. Even the smallest ankle…
