Posted on June 4th, 2008 by ratha78
The discipline of biomechanics integrates the laws of physics and the working concepts of engineering to describe the motion of various body segments and the forces acting on these segments. Injury biomechanics then couples the knowledge of force and motion with a thorough understanding of functional human anatomy, human biomechanics and human tissue mechanics to [...]
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Posted on January 27th, 2008 by ratha78
Cardiopulmonary physical therapists work with patients in a variety of settings. They treat acute problems like asthma, acute chest infections and trauma; they are involved in the preparation and recovery of patients from major surgery; they also treat a wide range of chronic cardiac and respiratory conditions like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis [...]
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Posted on January 19th, 2008 by ratha78
Physiotherapy is the use of exercises and physical activities to help condition muscles and restore strength and movement.The treatment of disease by physical and mechanical means (as massage, regulated exercise, water, light, heat, and electricity).
Physical therapy (or physiotherapy[1]) is a healthcare profession concerned with prevention and management of movement disorders arrising from conditions and diseases [...]
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