Learning to walk with a prosthesis is one of the main goals of lower extremity amputee rehabilitation. An amputation can occur at various levels of the lower extremity. With an above knee amputation, there are more factors to consider during gait training for these individuals. In this article, we [...]
Osteoporosis is a condition that makes bones thinner and less dense than they should be. Our chances of developing osteoporosis increases as we age, which coupled with other factors can lead to falls. Exercise-based interventions can have shown to have a tremendous impact on falls prevention. In this article, we [...]
Play is a vital component of healthy childhood development, influencing physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth. By providing diverse and rich play experiences, parents, therapists, educators, and caregivers can support children's holistic development and well-being.Encouraging both free and structured play, indoors and outdoors, helps children develop a wide range of [...]
Historically, physiotherapy and medicine have focused on a narrow cause-and-effect model. Conditions like long-term back pain were viewed as issues requiring specific tissue-based fixes. However, the biopsychosocial (BPS) approach offers a more holistic perspective. BPS recognizes that the human body is a complex ecosystem where factors such as stress, [...]
