NERVE INJURIES

Nerves provide a pathway for impulses to be transmitted along each of the axons to the limbs and organs. Nerve tissue consists of neurons, which are excitable cells that transmit information as electrical signals, and glial cells which perform a variety of non-signaling functions such as forming myelin to provide support and insulation between neurons, phagocytizing and removin...

Role of Physiotherapy in Mental Health

The International Organization of Physical Therapy in Mental Health (IOPTMH) developed a definition that generally describes the field of physiotherapy in mental health that is recognizable among most colleagues across the world.  Physiotherapists in mental health provide health promotion, preventive health care, treatment and rehabilitation for individuals, groups and in-group therapeutic...

Physiotherapy Explained

What is physiotherapy?

Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, is one of the healthcare professions. Physical therapy is provided by physical therapists who promote, maintain, or restore health through physical examination, diagnosis, prognosis, patient education, ph...