Active Treatment and Exercise Progression is not a "Quick Fix" 10/03/2017 In a world of fast results and immediate gratification, we need to take a step back and realize that our bodies do not evolve as technology does. All too often, as physiotherapists and trainers, we are dealing with a patient or client that wants to progress faster; they want pain reduction immediately, a fast return to their active lifestyle, and effective results in the short-term. The “health and wellness” marketers have successfully engrained the thoughts of immediate results with the “Six
In a world of fast results and immediate gratification, we need to take a step back and realize that our bodies do not evolve as technology does. All too often, as physiotherapists and trainers, we are dealing with a patient or client that wants to progress faster; they want pain reduction immediately, a fast return to their active lifestyle, and effective results in the short-term. The “health and wellness” marketers have successfully engrained the thoughts of immediate results with the “Six
It's Taking You Too Long To Come For Treatment 10/03/2017 A conversation between a physiotherapist and a new patient: “When was it that you first noticed these shoulder symptoms” Asked the concerned physio. “Oh, I guess it was about two…no wait…two and a half years ago.” replies the evidently slightly over-stressed patient. “And what types of treatment have you had for these shoulder pains so far?” Asked the physiotherapist, who is now more concerned about the extent of potential damage. “I got some muscle relaxants and pain killers from the
A conversation between a physiotherapist and a new patient: “When was it that you first noticed these shoulder symptoms” Asked the concerned physio. “Oh, I guess it was about two…no wait…two and a half years ago.” replies the evidently slightly over-stressed patient. “And what types of treatment have you had for these shoulder pains so far?” Asked the physiotherapist, who is now more concerned about the extent of potential damage. “I got some muscle relaxants and pain killers from the
DBC Is Not Real Physiotherapy 10/03/2017 Over the years I have seen some outstanding individual treatment results coming from the completion of a DBC active rehabilitation treatment protocol. These individual outcomes make up individual case outcomes that are seen in the DBC treatment database of over 115,000 documented treatments; even on an international scale, this amount of individual treatment results is significant. So it struck me as odd when I was completing part of my final physiotherapy studies and mentioned to one of the
Over the years I have seen some outstanding individual treatment results coming from the completion of a DBC active rehabilitation treatment protocol. These individual outcomes make up individual case outcomes that are seen in the DBC treatment database of over 115,000 documented treatments; even on an international scale, this amount of individual treatment results is significant. So it struck me as odd when I was completing part of my final physiotherapy studies and mentioned to one of the
Individualized Treatment for Low Back Pain 10/03/2017 The systematic Cochrane reviews are regarded as the top source of reliable information on the efficacy of various medical interventions. The reviews are not read only by physicians but also by patients and stakeholders. The evidence supported by the Cochrane reviews is indisputable for exercise-based therapy in all focus areas of DBC, i.e. knee, shoulder, neck and low back problems. Besides exercises, there is also evidence based on the systematic reviews for the use of manual techniques in neck
The systematic Cochrane reviews are regarded as the top source of reliable information on the efficacy of various medical interventions. The reviews are not read only by physicians but also by patients and stakeholders. The evidence supported by the Cochrane reviews is indisputable for exercise-based therapy in all focus areas of DBC, i.e. knee, shoulder, neck and low back problems. Besides exercises, there is also evidence based on the systematic reviews for the use of manual techniques in neck
NEW EVIDENCE QUESTIONING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY FOR DEGENERATIVE SHOULDER DISORDE 10/03/2017 Shoulder problems are highly common and place a significant burden on the health care system.The two most common shoulder diagnoses that require medical treatment are subacromial impingement and a tear of the rotator cuff. The established forms of treatment are acromioplasty for impingement (removal of part of the acromion that is in contact with a tendon) and surgical repair of the torn cuff. Usually these procedures are done through shoulder arthroscopy, i.e., a minimally invasive surgical
Shoulder problems are highly common and place a significant burden on the health care system.The two most common shoulder diagnoses that require medical treatment are subacromial impingement and a tear of the rotator cuff. The established forms of treatment are acromioplasty for impingement (removal of part of the acromion that is in contact with a tendon) and surgical repair of the torn cuff. Usually these procedures are done through shoulder arthroscopy, i.e., a minimally invasive surgical
NO TIME FOR PHYSIO… 10/03/2017 “I have no time for physio and exercise…” If you are a physio working in the clinic, you’ve heard it, I know you have. The client that comes in a week after their last appointment, you remember…the appointment that the client was really determined to do something about their situation and really get some results… Only for the client to arrive at the next appointment explaining that they had “no time” to do the recommended exercises. I used to get really frustrated with this, until I realized
“I have no time for physio and exercise…” If you are a physio working in the clinic, you’ve heard it, I know you have. The client that comes in a week after their last appointment, you remember…the appointment that the client was really determined to do something about their situation and really get some results… Only for the client to arrive at the next appointment explaining that they had “no time” to do the recommended exercises. I used to get really frustrated with this, until I realized
