Dr. Ami Maniar , a Physiotherapist , passed B.physiotherapy in September ‘99 from Maharaja Sayaji Rao University , Baroda. She is a lifemember of IAP. (Indian Association of Physiotherapists) . She has an experience of 15 years in the field of physiotherapy.She deals with all kinds of musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, neurological, paediatric physiotherapy disorders. Special Interest and work experience in Antenatal and Postnatal physiotherapy ( i.e. pre-pregnancy and post¬-pregnancy classes) and cerebral palsy clinics.She is specialised in Manual Therapy techniques for the spine and joints. She is specialised in Kinesiology Taping for all conditions. She has completed course in Food and Nutrition (IGNOU) Delhi and Hospital administration from NILEM (Chennai).
FACILITIES AVAILABLE
Healer Combo,Ift(Interferential Therapy),Tens(Trans Cutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation),Laser,Shortwave Diathermy,Long Wave Diathermy,Electrical Stimulation,Ultra Sound,Wax Bath,Traction,Theraband Rehabilitation And Wellness Station
HEALER COMBO
- Healer combo as an equipment includes almost all the electrotherapy currents and dual frequency ultrasound with possible combination therapy of two modalities that allows delivery of a full proof therapeutic treatment with the most advanced scientific insight.
- Electrotherapy waveform in combination with ultrasound provide effective pain reduction in minimum of the time.
- It is the latest most updated instrument.
long wave diathermy
- Longwave diathermy treatment is based on capacitor field
- It uses 1mhz alternating current frequency.
- Longwave improves circulation, reduces pain and improves mobility
- Longwave gives penetration up to 4 cm
- Raised temperature duration is for 45 minutes
- Longwave does not have any irritation to boney parts
- Most of the energy remains in high density tissue like ligaments & tendon
Laser
It is an advanced and modern designed unit for laser therapy with interchangeable laser probes.laser therapy,also knoen as photobiomodulation,is an effective method for:
- Pain management
- Would healing
- Soft tissue injuiry treatment
- Nerve regeneration
- Skin treatment(esp.for ance)
- Cosmetic regeneration
Laser is applied to the anatomical region of interest by means of a diode probe.this application can be static and very localized or dynamic for larger region.in general a treatment only takes a few minutes.this effectiveness and the short application time make laser therapy a valuable part of a complete treatment session
Shortwave diathermy
Diathermy means to heat through, and electromagnetic energy can produce thermal and nonthermal physiologic effects. The new generation of swd devices are better designed and cost less. The modality is easy to use and safe.
Shortwave diathermy effectively heats large areas, while safely heating deep muscle. It matches the depth of penetration and heating rate of 1 mhz of ultrasound, with the added benefit of heating a larger area.1because swd preferentially heats low impedance tissues (e.g., skeletal muscle, blood, synovial fluid), it can heat deep muscle more efficiently. In addition, soft tissue treated with swd maintains the tissue temperature increase two to three times longer.
Theraband
The theraband® rehab and wellness station is the first compact, total body rehabilitation center for in-clinic strength, balance, and core training that uses theraband clip-connect resistance tubing, stability trainers and new pro series scp™ exercise ball. This comprehensive rehabilitation system for upper and lower extremity strength training features a multi-dimensional, three planes of movement design to teach patients the same proven theraband system of progression.
Patients can perform their entire rehab program in one small space, on a station that offers range of motion, balance, strength and functional efficacy. And they absolutely love the simplicity. They also love the visual progression. The station embodies the thera-band® system of progressive exercise concept, and is designed to integrate the use of progressive elastic resistance for strength training with thera-band® exercise balls and stability trainers. This integrated approach facilitates exercises that don’t feel like exercise. Instead, patients find them interesting and fun. Tubing attachment points on multiple planes allow for creative exercises that effectively isolate muscles.
Ift
The interferential therapy uses mid-frequency electrical stimulus to remove the muscle sprains, strains and spasms. When applied appropriately, this mid-frequency current ways creates a massaging effect on the affected area at intermittent levels. This intermittent current stimulation causes production or secretion of endorphins and encephalins.
The endorphins and encephalins are natural analgesics which our body cells produce during painful conditions to reduce the pain. Thus by the interferential therapy, the nerves in the affected area gets stimulated leading to production of more endorphins and encephalins leading to a reduction in the pain readily. But in case of open wounds, cut injuries, infections, etc. The interferential therapy should not be used as it will increase the problems tremendously.
The interferential therapy is principally used in case of following measures:
- To relieve the pain
- To increase the blood flow mainly cutaneous and local blood flow
- To stimulate the muscles so that the recuperation process will be fastened
- To reduce the swelling and edema of the bodily parts
Ultrasound
Ultrasound is a therapeutic modality that has been used by physical therapists since the 1940s. Ultrasound is applied using a round-headed wand or probe that is put in direct contact with the patient’s skin.
Ultrasound can produce many effects other than just the potential heating effect. It has been shown to cause increases in tissue relaxation, local blood flow, and scar tissue breakdown. The effect of the increase in local blood flow can be used to help reduce local swelling and chronic inflammation, and, according to some studies, promote bone fracture healing. The intensity or power density of the ultrasound can be adjusted depending on the desired effect. A greater power density (measured in watt/cm2 is often used in cases where scar tissue breakdown is the goal.
Ultrasound can also be used to achieve phonophoresis. This is a non-invasive way of administering medications to tissues below the skin; perfect for patients who are uncomfortable with injections. With this technique, the ultrasonic energy forces the medication through the skin.
Tens
Tens is an abbreviation of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.
Transcutaneous means “across the skin”. In simple terms, a tens machine stimulates your nerves via an electrical current through your skin.
A tens machine is an electronic medical device. A tens machine may assist you in modest short-term pain relief.
The use of a tens machine should be as one part of a pain management program
Pain is thought to be controlled by tens in one of two ways:
Sensory level stimulation – the gate control theory of pain means that the electrical input of the tens machine interferes with the transmission of pain signals, by blocking the neural “gate” through which the pain travels.
Motor level stimulation – the goal of motor level stimulation is to cause the release of the body’s own opiate-like substances to achieve pain relief.
Waxbath
It is learnt the benefits of thermal effects on the human body. By this method heat can be applied on the affected part smoothly and safely for perfect contact of the skin. When the affected part is immersed into the wax then that part is surrounded by the melted wax (mixture of wax and paraffin) then the part is wrapped by a polythene paper for 20 to 30 minutes for absorption of heat in the tissues.
Uses: it may be used in: rheumatoid arthritis, sudeck’s atrophy & in case of restricted movement of phalangeal joints (interphalangeal joints of hand, the hinge synovial joints between the phalanges of the fingers).
