Advice on many aspects of life, including physical activity, manual therapy and massage, nutrition and sleep, can help a woman have a happy and healthy pregnancy as well as promoting healthier outcomes postpartum for both mother and baby. We, as physical therapists, are in an ideal position to give this advice and encouragement. This article describes the current guidelines so that you can tailor your recommendations according to the unique situation and pre-pregnancy exercise levels of each of your pregnant patients, enabling them all to have the best possible experience of pregnancy. Login or register a free account below to access the contents, key points and discussion questions that accompany the article.
Check out this quarter's most newsworthy and discussed pieces of research among your peers, on the topic of health and wellbeing. Register free below or sign in with an existing account, to access this beautifully... Read More
This year, Covid-19 and the associated lockdowns and movement restrictions have left many businesses reeling from massive interruptions in cashflow. Selling gift vouchers for your business is a brilliant way to improve cashflow and grow... Read More
Human bodies are biotensegrity structures. This is what allows us to our very special combination of stability, movement, adaptability and resilience. As we better understand biotensegrity, we can better understand how our physical structure functions,... Read More
Frozen shoulder: we’ve all heard of it but do we really understand it and know how to treat it? The answer is probably no, because it is a bit of a conundrum. Its aetiology is unclear and there is a lack of consensus for best management. Added to which it can last for a long time (years) and patients often do not fully recover. Physical therapy, however, can speed resolution and improve outcomes. This article will help you to accurately diagnose this condition and provides you with all the information you need to tailor an individualised treatment plan for your patient based on both biomedical and psychosocial factors for optimal outcome. This article is supported by a number of useful videos and links to further information. Login or register a free account below to access the contents, key points and discussion questions that accompany the article.
In 2020 the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic has meant that all therapists have had to adapt to survive. These times, although tough, have also been the push to create better solutions. This article shows how, with the right mix of inspiration, advice, connections, courage and serendipity, adapting can lead not only to a business surviving but a new business being created and flourishing. Login or register a free account below to access the article.
Catch up on this quarter's essential physical and massage therapy research. Our Physical Therapy Journal Watch brings you all the most important journal discoveries with our own unique Co-Kinetic take-home messages. This is one of our most popular sections aimed at saving you time and money not having to trawl the research journals!
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Covid-19 infection is known to cause cardiovascular injury. However, the incidence of silent cardiac injury after recovery from Covid-19 is unknown. If any potential cardiac damage in athletes is left unidentified and return to play happens too quickly, cardiac dysfunction or sudden cardiac death could result. This article provides details of the tests and monitoring necessary to evaluate any potential cardiac injury in athletes after Covid-19 infection, as well as details of how to support their safe return to sport with a graduated return-to-play programme. Login or register a free account below to access the contents, key points and discussion questions that accompany the article.
Check out this quarter's most newsworthy and discussed pieces of research among your peers, on the topic of physical therapy. Register free below or sign in with an existing account, to access this beautifully designed interactive infographic including hyperlinks to each piece of research and Altmetric profile (no subscription required). It also makes for an eye-catching piece of artwork for your clinic walls :)
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