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.
Twisting your ankle by stepping on a curb or coming down the stairs is something almost everybody has experienced at some point. 1 in 10,000 people per day suffer an ankle sprain just in the US. Ankle sprains are of different intensities. They can be… Read More »What Is The Physiotherapy Treatment for a Sprained Ankle?
Nobody wants to have breathing difficulties. You feel uncomfortable when you get the flu and your chest is congested. That’s when chest physical therapy (Chest PT, CPT) comes into play. It’s a collection of techniques that aim to clear your lungs and airways to help… Read More »What is Chest Physiotherapy and Its Types? Physio Explains All!
Physiotherapy didn’t work for my friend, will it work for me? I think all these exercises are a sham and don’t actually do anything. Does physiotherapy actually work? Isn’t physio a waste of time? These are some of the questions I regularly hear from my… Read More »7 Reasons Why Physiotherapy Doesn’t Work for Some People
Partial or complete knee replacement surgeries (medical term: total knee arthroplasty TKA) are major procedures. These are generally done as a last resort when all other conservative treatment options have been exhausted. It’s usual for treating knee osteoarthritis patients who have severely limited mobility and… Read More »Physio After Knee Replacement: Top Tips for Optimal Recovery
Sciatica can be an incredibly painful condition. There’s a 10-40% chance that a person will suffer from it in their lifetime. Even though it’s common, there’s still a lack of awareness about the best way to treat it. Physiotherapy is the most effective way to… Read More »How Can Physiotherapy Help Sciatica?
Pediatric physical therapy (PT) is the branch of physio that deals with infants and kids. Physiotherapists, after completing their basic degree, undergo specialized training to become qualified for treating children. Babies aren’t just smaller versions of adults. They are different in a lot of ways… Read More »How Is Physiotherapy Done on Babies?
Almost every patient in his/her first physiotherapy session with me has a ton of questions. Some are understandable and valid while others are mostly misconceptions and myths that they want me to clarify for them. The more I interact with patients, the more I realize… Read More »9 Misconceptions About How Physiotherapy Works
Everyone wants to know about the effectiveness of medication before they take it. Similarly, one of the first questions my patients always ask me is how effective their physical therapy treatment will be and how soon they’ll get better. Answering that question gets complicated because… Read More »How Effective Is Physiotherapy for Common Injuries?
Physiotherapy is usually provided in a clinic or a hospital but sometimes you have to visit a patient in their home to provide therapy. The protocol remains the same at home as well. You have to assess the patient, get a history, create a plan… Read More »Guide for Physios: How to Prepare for Home Physiotherapy?
Stroke is a vascular problem that has many long-lasting physical side effects. Neurological physiotherapists help patients with stroke get back to living the life they want. Although many patients who suffer from a stroke have similar symptoms, each one has different goals, living environments and… Read More »8 Ways Physical Therapy Helps Stroke Patients