This article was written by Linda-Joy Lee (BSc, BSc (PT), FCAMT, CGIMS, MCPA), a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Fellow, clinical physiotherapist, and educator. She is known internationally for her skills in movement and performance analysis to restore optimum function and her integrated approach to treatment. We are very appreciative of her permission to […]
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The patient is asked to bend forward and attempt to reach for the floor with their fingertips. The physical therapist then measures the distance between the patient’s right long finger and the floor using a standard measuring tape. Can a test get any simpler than that? I must admit that I use the fingertip-to-floor (FTF)
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There have been estimations stating that 80% of Americans will experience back pain some time in their life1 (Web MD, Mayo Clinic). Choosing an appropriate therapeutic corrective exercise to address back pain can be quite the conundrum. One of the many goals in addressing back pain with movement is not only to modulate the pain,
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As a Physiotherapist, I have used kettlebells to rehabilitate and promote health in individuals with low back pain, shoulder impingement, ankle sprains, medial knee pain, myocardial infarction, mitral valve replacement, and much more. Who would have thought that a cast iron ball would be so clinically effective and versatile? Like most people, when I first
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This list of frequently asked questions is partially related to the ‘Physical Therapy Web’ site itself, though general physical therapy questions are included as well. The questions are compiled from those that have been sent in over the years. If you have a question that doesn’t appear in the list, please feel free to contact
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This section of Physical Therapy Web attempts to present a comprehensive list of sites that deal with diseases, injuries, and conditions which are often seen by individuals involved in the field of Physical Therapy. In addition, this page includes links to local articles on specific conditions. Orthopedic All About Arthritis Back Pain Info . com
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This is a categorized list of all physical therapy articles found on this site. Some articles are aimed more at students, some at practicing physical therapists, while some will offer more to general public. If you have an article that you would like added to this site, please contact us. FEATURED CONTRIBUTORS Peter Bloch Some
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This infographic illustrates the relationship of posture to various health problems. The various problems it describes as often being affected by poor posture include back pain, foot pain, circulation issues, shoulder pain and even chronic fatigue. Advice on improving posture is presented including posture during sitting, standing, walking, running, and sleeping. Thanks to Voltier Digital for putting
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