nursing techniques physiotherapy

reducing pain and stiffness 

reducing swelling 

preventing muscle wastage 

re educating movement 

decreased recivery time 

post surgical 

musculoskeletal injury 

lamneess (gait )

joint injury 

pain management 

working dogs 

weight loss 

massage 

passive range of motion 

active and active assisted movements 

hydro 

hot and cold therapy 

improves blood flow , delivering 02 removing waste producs 

increased blood flow raises elascity = accelerates recovery 

improves muscle tone 

stroke leg to warm  muscles and relax patient 

stroke muscle gently 

repeat until patient relax 

kneeding 

start superficial and then go deep 

ensure patient relaxed before starting 

maintain or improve flexion and extension of joints

improve flexibility of muscles tendons and ligaments 

slow walks 

treadmill walking 

stair climbing 

sit to stand 

fitness , fun rehab

strength stamina balance 

improved ROM 

pain reduction 

weight bearing stress gone

COLD : don't use in open wounds or pre op fractures 

ice packs 

cold gel packs 

latex gloves filled with cold water 

apply for 15-20 mins 

Heat therapy : dont use in acute inflammatory conditions or oncology patients 

- heat packs 

- hot water bottles 

- fluid bags heated in mic 

apply for 15- 20 mins 

CONTRAST BATHING