Dr. Prachi Patel
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Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Abstract Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a familiar experience for elite or beginner athletes. Symptoms can also range from muscle tenderness to severely debilitating...
Moebius syndrome
What is Moebius syndrome? Moebius syndrome is an extremely rare birth neurological defect provoked by the absence or underdevelopment of the 6th and 7th cranial...
Autism spectrum disorder
Introduction Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by various changes in the brain. People with ASD commonly have problems with social communication...
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
Introduction Instrument Assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) may be a skilled myofascial intervention utilized for soft-tissue treatment. it is supported by the principles of James...
Tactile Defensiveness (Touch sensitivity)
Introduction The tactile system is our understanding of touch through different sensory receptors in our skin. It is through the tactile system that we first...
Dry needling
Dry needling is an invasive technique where a fine needle or acupuncture needle is inserted into the skin and muscle. It is aimed at myofascial...
Neural Tissue Tension Techniques
Introduction The Neural Tissue Tension Techniques are performed by the therapist placing progressively more additional tension on the component of the nervous system that is...
Cupping Therapy
Introduction Cupping Therapy is an antique form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts certain cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. This suction is...
Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT)
What Is Integrative Manual Therapy? “Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT) is a unique cluster of diagnostic and treatment methodologies that evaluate and treat pain, dysfunction, disease,...
Manual Physical Therapist
Description Manual therapy, or manipulative therapy, is a physical treatment primarily used by physical therapists, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists to treat musculoskeletal pain and disability;...