Physical Therapy La Trinidad

20/12/2023

As much as we want to accommodate patients these holiday seasons, we would like every patients to have family therapy as they will celebrate and be with their love ones.

Enjoy a pain-free Christmas and New Year gathering.

10/08/2023

𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁

A scaphoid (navicular) fracture is a break in one of the small bones (carpal bones) of the wrist. This type of fracture occurs most often after a fall onto an outstretched hand.

Scaphoid fractures are classified according to the severity of displacement or how far the pieces of bone have moved out of their normal position:

𝙉𝙤𝙣-𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚. In this type of fracture, the bone fragments line up correctly.
𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚. In this type of fracture, the bone fragments have moved out of their normal position. There may be gaps between the pieces of bone or fragments may overlap each other.

𝘾𝘼𝙐𝙎𝙀
🫷A scaphoid fracture usually occurs when you fall onto an outstretched hand, with your weight landing on your palm. The end of the larger forearm bone (the radius) may also break in this type of fall, depending on the position of the hand on landing.
🛹The injury can also happen during sports activities or motor vehicle collisions.

𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗦/𝗦𝗬𝗠𝗣𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗦
Scaphoid fractures usually cause swelling and pain at or near the anatomic snuffbox and on the thumb side of the wrist. The pain may be severe when you move your thumb or wrist, or when you try to pinch, grasp, push, or pull something.

𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙂𝙉𝙊𝙎𝙄𝙎
🤚Physical Examination. Your doctor will also examine your wrist. With most fractures, there will be tenderness directly over the scaphoid in the anatomic snuffbox.
🩻X-rays.
☣️Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
🖥Computerized tomography (CT) scan.

𝙏𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙏𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏
☝️𝙉𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩. For this type of fracture, your doctor may place your forearm and hand in a cast or a splint. The cast or splint will usually be below the elbow and will include your thumb.
✅️𝘽𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧. In some cases, your doctor may recommend the use of a bone stimulator to assist in fracture healing. This small device delivers low-intensity ultrasonic or pulsed electromagnetic waves that stimulate healing.

⚒️️𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩. The goal of surgery is to realign and stabilize the fracture, giving it a better chance to heal.
✅️𝙍𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. During the surgery, your doctor will manipulate the bone back into its proper position.
✅️𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙁𝙞𝙭𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.During this part of the procedure, metal implants — including screws, plates, and/or wires — are used to secure the fractured ends together and hold the scaphoid in place until the bone is fully healed.
✅️𝘽𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙛𝙩. In some cases, a bone graft may be used with or without internal fixation. A bone graft is new bone that is placed around the broken bone. It can stimulate bone production and healing.

𝙍𝙀𝘾𝙊𝙑𝙀𝙍𝙔
♿️𝙋𝙝𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙤/𝙊𝙘𝙘𝙪𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙮. Whether your treatment is surgical or nonsurgical, you may be required to wear a cast or splint for up to 6 months or until your fracture has healed. Unlike most other fractures, scaphoid fractures tend to heal slowly. It is important to maintain full finger motion throughout your recovery period. Physiotherapy will provide an exercise program, and may refer you to a trained hand therapist who will help you regain as much range of motion and strength in your wrist as possible.

Source: Orthoinfo.aaos.org

05/08/2023

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘆𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲?

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘆𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀: this essentially means that the space between your vertebrae narrows as the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the vertebrae wears down with age. With time, you may notice you have more of a flexed (forward bending) posture. Individuals suffering from this may experience lower back pain, leg pain, and/or numbness when standing or walking; symptoms may only seem to improve with sitting or lying down.

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀: refers to a stress fracture defect in the pars interarticularis of the vertebrae (commonly found in the L4/L5 region). This is usually caused by repetitive stress or trauma at the Lumbar spine from strenuous activities involving excessive twisting/rotating or back bending (ex: gymnastics, dancing, wrestling, and football.). Symptoms may or may not be present initially, but as the injury progresses, these individuals may complain of pain as they bend backward or pain with general activities.

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀: often refers to the progression of a spondylosis injury, but it may also be congenital or idiopathic in nature. Spondylolisthesis is defined as the displacement of one vertebra over the vertebral body below it (commonly known as a “step off” or “slip” at the L5/S1 level); individuals may even notice the presence of a bump by the area of the slippage.
Individuals with this may complain of localized pain that may come and go with certain activities, and this may be the most notable when bending backward or forward at the affected segment. They may experience radicular pain down to one or both legs as the vertebrae slides and causes compression of the nerve root below, tense hamstrings, loss of bowel/bladder (rare), and difficulty with balance or walking.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗼?
First, you can consult with your Doctor to obtain an MRI, CT, Bone scan, or X-ray to confirm the diagnosis and determine the extent of the injury. Treatments can involve both operative (surgical) or nonoperative/conservative management (Physical Therapy, NSAIDs/analgesics, and bracing). Generally, surgical interventions are reserved for those with significant symptoms or failure of conservative treatments.

TIPS:
With spondylosis, conservative management involving aerobic exercises such as biking and general strengthening and stretching of your whole body has been correlated to greater quality of life among adults with lumbar osteoarthritis. In addition, maintaining good posture throughout and maintaining our postural muscle strength can help to decrease pain and promote proper muscle length-tension relationships.

Medications such as NSAIDs or steroids to help reduce pain and inflammation. During this time, Physical Therapy may be recommended and can help with facilitating the healing process, reduce pain, strengthen and stabilize specific muscles, and help you navigate through your everyday activities.

Source: physicaltherapyfirst.com

13/07/2023

Let's go! 🧑‍⚕️

05/06/2023

15/05/2023

Legendary. Pero Hindi ko pa nagawa. 🤣

12 hours before the exam 🤞

05/05/2023

Word for today:
Ischemic Penumbra

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03/05/2023

Physical Therapy does not only refer to massage, we are more than that! Here is some information about the differences between Massage Therapists and Physical Therapists:

MASSAGE THERAPISTS
• Massage therapists manipulate the muscles and soft tissues of the body to help relieve patients' pain and stress.
• Massage therapists generally complete a certificate program rather than a degree,
• Anatomy and physiology, as well as massage techniques, are commonly offered in massage therapy programs.

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
• Physical therapists are highly educated health care professionals who help patients manage pain and improve movement.
• A physical therapist is authorized to diagnose dysfunctional movements, develop a treatment plan, and assess a patient's progress.
• In addition to courses in subjects such as physiology, pharmacology, and neuroscience, physical therapists must complete clinical practice rotations and may also choose extra training in an internship or residency, much as a physician does.

REFERENCE: Greenwood, B. (n.d.). Massage Therapy vs. Physical Therapy. Retrieved from https://work.chron.com/reflexologist-jobs-25466.html

29/04/2023

22/04/2023

Me to my pt:

Maam, ilabas mo po lahat ng sama ng loob mo basta do the prone on hands x 30 SH x 3 sets.

And then.......

pt:

14/04/2023

The Summer heat bumming you out? Cool down in Baguio and learn at the same time!

Join us this May 5-6 at the NewTown Plaza Hotel Baguio for the THIRD POST-GRADUATE COURSE of the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center - Department of Neurology, in partnership with the Stroke Society of the Philippines Baguio-Benguet Chapter.

Engage with various healthcare professionals as we look into the challenges and opportunities in caring for the brain and mind across different disciplines.

Register now as the event is only limited to 200 participants!
Registration is FREE for RESIDENTS AND MEDICAL STUDENTS.

You may register through the QR code provided below or via this link: https://tinyurl.com/bghmcneuro3rdpostgradcourse

14/04/2023

13/04/2023

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Need lang siguro ng little exposure para ma sharpen😄