DPT & Co-Founder | Physical therapist, Writer, Fitness Enthusiast Dr Aamina holds the Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. She has a deep-rooted passion for educating people about physical health and the power of movement as medicine. She actively practices as a PT in Karachi, Pakistan. When she’s not working with patients, you’ll find her with her family or testing out recipes for the best chocolate pudding.
Back pain is one of the most common complaints among physical therapy patients. Some have mechanical causes, while others have acute back pain due to an injury or internal cause. Since it’s such a common occurrence, there are multiple treatment options available for it. The… Read More »What to Expect at Physiotherapy for Back Pain
Burn injuries are more common than most people realize. Fire, hot water, road accidents, electricity, and chemicals are some of the most common causes. Most of the patients tend to suffer from permanent psychological and functional complications. Prompt and efficient post-burn physical therapy rehabilitation can… Read More »Your Complete Guide to Post-burn Physical Therapy Rehabilitation
The rehabilitation process after amputation is a long one. You deal with a multidisciplinary team that includes surgeons, prosthetists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and psychologists. Each team member has a role and you need all of them to have the best outcome. In this article,… Read More »14 Most Common Reasons for Physical Therapy for Amputees
Hip replacement surgery is becoming more prevalent with advancing technology and better-quality prosthesis. The quality of life after this surgery is also improving. According to OECD, an average of 174 people per 100,000 undergo hip replacement surgeries per year (data from the year 2019). That’s… Read More »How Much Physiotherapy Do You Need After Hip Replacement?
Neurological physiotherapy is a vast field that has a role in rehabilitating patients suffering from acquired or congenital (issues that are present by birth) neurological issues. Keep reading to learn more about What is neurological physiotherapy? The conditions that fall under the domain of neurological… Read More »What’s Neurological Physiotherapy? Scope, Treatment, Exercises
Almost every physiotherapy treatment program includes a home exercise component. It’s essential for the majority of physiotherapy patients. But many of them can’t stick to it for one reason or another. If you’re having trouble with doing your physiotherapy at home or are new to… Read More »How to Do Physiotherapy at Home? 8 Tips for Best Results
Over 350 million people in the world have some form of arthritis. And that number is expected to grow in the coming years. There are many factors, obesity being an important one, that are contributing to the growing number of patients. If you’re one of… Read More »What Is Physiotherapy for Arthritis? & Top 10 Exercises for It
Frozen shoulder is a common condition that we see in physiotherapy clinics. It occurs in about 5% of the population, with females being more prone to suffering from it. As is the case with nearly all conditions, the most common question I get from my… Read More »How Quickly Does Physiotherapy Work for Frozen Shoulder?
Using machines to provide heat or sound waves to the muscles isn’t what comes to mind when you think of physiotherapy. But such devices, called modalities or biophysical agents, are used in physiotherapy clinics globally. Hence the question arises: why do you need them when… Read More »5 Physiotherapy Modalities You’ll Find in a Clinic and Their Uses
Oftentimes, the most popular treatment for a medical condition is the only one people know of. But when you explore other options, such as physical therapy, you might be surprised by how effective it can be for a vast majority of conditions that are usually… Read More »What Is Physiotherapy Good For? Uncovering the Scope of PT
