A physical therapist is a professional specialized in repairing and restoring the physical mobility of patients who have suffered some type of physical trauma. It uses various techniques, such as therapeutic exercises, massage, electrotherapy, and manipulative methods to relieve pain, improve mobility, and strengthen muscles. It is advisable to see a physiotherapist after an injury, surgery, accident or if chronic mobility and pain problems occur, to receive appropriate treatment that facilitates recovery and improves quality of life.
Achilles tendon rupture is a tear due to an injury to a fibrous tendon that connects the back of the calf muscles with the heel bone.
Ankle fracture is an injury to the bone that can be caused by a fall or blow, which causes an inflammation of the fibula, tibia and talus.
Ankylosing spondylitis known as a type of arthritis located in the spine which causes inflammation of the vertebrae.
Aphasia is a disorder in the part of the brain that controls language, making reading, writing and expressing what you want to say difficult.
Back pain is a sharp pain in the back area that may or may not be related to external disease or injuries.
Bell's palsy is a temporary loss of movement in facial muscles caused by damage to the facial nerve.
A bunion is a bony bump on the big toe.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by repetitive trauma to the median nerve at the wrist, resulting in pain, numbness, and tingling sensations.
Cerebral palsy is a congenital disorder of movement, posture, or muscle tone.
Cerebral stroke is a condition arising from the loss of oxygen to the brain, which can cause impairment in one or more brain functions.
Cervical spine trauma are muscle, ligament and intercervical disc tears that cause soft tissue injuries of the spine.
Chronic fatigue is defined as unexplained, persistent or relapsing fatigue lasting at least 6 months. The diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) requires the presence of all three criteria: Interventions for CFS should be multidimensional and include pharmacological treatments for symptom management, cognitive-behavioral therapy, pacing strategies to avoid exacerbation of symptoms, and graded exercise therapy.
The clavicle fracture is the fracture of the bone that joins the shoulder with the sternum.
Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease of the sweat and mucous glands that is generally located in the liver, lungs, pancreas and intestines, etc.
Diabetic foot occurs when high blood sugar levels damage the nerves and blood vessels of the feet, and can cause medium-long term complications.
Disc herniation is a separation between discs located between the bones of the spine that cause pain.
The distal radius fracture occurs when the fracture is located in the radius near the wrist.
Dystonia are involuntary movements of the muscles that cause repetitive movements.
Epicondylitis is a lesion that manifests with pain on the outside of the elbow, also known as tennis elbow.
Fecal incontinence is the inability to keep stool out of the body.
Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal disease characterized by painful sensation and persistent tiredness.
A fracture is the breaking of a bone. Fractures are usually caused by agents outside the human body such as accidents, falls or sports injuries.
The geriatric foot is a deformity of the foot which requires physiotherapy treatment and thus stop the joint degeneration and muscle atrophy that the foot suffers.
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells.
Hemiplegia is when half of the individual's body is paralyzed related to a brain injury.
Hemophilia is a genetic disorder in which blood doesn't clot efficiently leading to excessive bleeding and bruising.
The hip fracture is the breaking of the hip joint in the upper part of the femur.
Hip pain is caused be a variety of factors, such as injury, arthritis and other medical conditions. Treatment for hip pain depends on the cause and may include physical therapy, medications or surgery. Your doctor will help you determine the best course of action for your individual situation.
Knee pain is a common complaint that can be caused by a variety of conditions, including joint inflammation, ligament tears, and muscle strain. In some cases, knee pain may also be associated with diseases such as arthritis or gout.
Ligament rupture is an injury that occurs in any of the 4 ligaments of the knee preventing natural biomechanical movement.
Limb amputation consists of the abrupt cutting of a limb or limb by an external agent.
Low back pain is a strong pain that is located in the lower part of the back, which is caused by an injury to the muscle, ligament, poor posture, fractures, herniated discs, among others.
Lymphedema is an obstruction of the lymphatic system causing swelling in a leg or arm.
The meniscus rupture is the rupture of the cartilage piece that functions as a buffer between the tibia and the femur, causing pain, swelling.
Motor development is the sequential process of human beings where they acquire a huge amount of motor skills.
It is a pathology in which an abnormal and progressive hardening of tissues or organism is represented. It mainly affects the blood vessels and the nervous system.
Muscle pain can be caused by incorrect postures, exercises, sitting or lying down for a long time.
Muscle strain, also called pulled muscle, occurs when the muscle is subjected to an exaggerated stretch or tear.
Osteoporosis is the decrease in bone mass density, making bones more porous and less resistant to knocks or external injuries.
Painful bladder syndrome (also known as interstitial cystitis) is a chronic condition in which the bladder becomes inflamed and overactive, leading to pelvic pain and an increased need to urinate.
Paraplegia is a paralysis of the lower half of the body, including loss sensory function and often motor function as well. In other words: paraplegics are unable to feel anything from the waist down and they also can't move their legs and feet (if there's any sensation remaining.) Paralysis is very likely due to lesions of the spinal cord, which are either complete or incomplete. Complete lesions cause total loss of function in the lower half of the body. Incomplete lesions cause varying degrees of feeling and movement in some parts but not others.
Parkinson is a drop of dopamine in the brain that creates a movement disorder.
Quadriplegia is a medical condition of paralysis caused by illness or injury that results in the partial or total loss of use of all four limbs and torso; paraplegia refers to partial loss of use, tetraplegia refers to total loss. A person with quadriplegia has nearly full paralysis of all four limbs. Quadriplegia is caused by damage to the spinal cord at the cervical vertebrae level (C1-C7, or neck area). This type of injury usually results from car crashes, diving accidents, violence, falls, and sports injuries.
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the synovium, cartilage, and bone of joints, causing symptoms such as pain and stiffness.
The rotator cuff tears is the tearing of a group of muscles that are attached to the shoulder joints.
Sacralgia is a pain or discomfort that occurs in the lower back where the spine joins the sacral bones.
Sciatica is a set of symptoms and pain caused in the lower back. It is caused by an injury or pressure on the sciatic nerve.
Scoliosis presents with a lateral curvature of the spine.
Shoulder pain is a sharp pain in the shoulder area that may or may not be related to external diseases or injuries.
A sprain is a ligament injury due to straining, twisting, tearing, excessive stretching, sometimes accompanied by pain and inflammation that prevents moving the area of the lesion.
A stroke is a sudden stop in blood flow to the brain. It can be caused by an embolism, thrombus, or blood clot (hematoma). Symptoms include weakness and paralysis on one side of the body, difficulty walking, confusion, and loss of consciousness.
Tenosynovitis is the inflammation of the tendon sheath that covers the tendon. It occurs in the hands, wrists or foot.
Trigger finger occurs when a finger gets stuck in a bent position.
Urinary incontinence is the individual's inability to control the sphincters to hold urine.
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