Physiokinetotherapy – basic concepts, application fields, benefits, the used

equipment and apparatuses.

Medical auto traction lumbar traction bed neck traction bed Medical electric physiotherapy rehabilitation table

Medical rehabilitation knee equipment Medical table for cerebral palsy rehabilitation

Multifunction physiotherapy exercise equipment Medical Suspension frame

Medical chair rehabilitation product Medical rehabilitation linked bike hemiplegia rehabilitation device

Exercise equipment for hand and leg Medical rehabilitation equipment shoulder wheel

Medical rehabilitation exercise bike Medical rehabilitation equipment parallel bars

Medical walking rehabilitation equipment stairs Medical rehabilitation equipment gait training

Medical laser therapy machine rehabilitation instrument Medical electric vertical rehabilitation bed

Production of walking rehabilitation equipment, upper limb rehabilitation

equipment, lower limb rehabilitation device, occupational therapy rehabilitation
equipment, children rehabilitation equipment and physical therapy products. Products
are widely used in rehabilitation center, hospital and clinic. ECPA is used to improve
fingers’ function, raise eyes and hands coordinative function as well as train patients’
perceptive ability and recognizing figure ability. Also used to train limb’s stability and
coordination so as to raise upper limb’s daily life ability.
Function:
1. Shoulder pain, calcific tendonitis;
2. Radial or ulnar humeral epicondylitis;
3. Trochanteric tendinitis;
4. Waist pain or pygalgia;
5. Patellar tendonitis;
6. Tibial stress syndrome;
7. Fat reduction.

Medical shock wave machine rehabilitation therapy machine

Shockwave Advantages:
1. High effectiveness, fast relieve pain.
2. Noninvasive, no anesthetic, convenient and fast
3. Each nursing only 20 minutes, 5-10 nursing each session.
4. Widely applied to different soft tissue treatments.
 Vocabulary
Orthotics - a medical specialty that focuses on the design and application of orthoses.
Orthosis- a device designed to improve biomechanical function, encourage proper joint alignment or
to protect an existing limb.
Prosthesis /prɒsˈθiːsɪs/ plural prostheses /prɒsˈθiːsiːz/ - an artificial part of the body, substitutes a
part of the body that may have been missing at birth, or that is lost in an accident or through
amputation
behavioral /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/- connected with the scientific study of human and animal behaviour
synergistic /ˌsɪnəˈdʒɪstɪk/- connected with the extra energy, power, success, etc. that is achieved by
two or more people, companies or elements working together, instead of on their own
tailored /ˈteɪləd/ - made for a particular person or purpose
to excel /ɪkˈsel/ - to be very good at doing something
palsy /ˈpɔːlzi/ paralysis (= loss of control or feeling in part or most of the body), especially when the
arms and legs shake without control
hemiplegia is a symptom that involves one-sided paralysis
holistic /həˈlɪstɪk/- treating the whole person rather than just the symptoms (= effects) of a disease

Did you know that the Balneofiziokinetotherapy and Medical

Recovery specialization, trains specialists for:

 performing the necessary determinations to establish the functional diagnosis as well as its
monitoring.
 kinetotherapy programs adapted to the pathology established by the doctor.
 creation and performance of individualized massage programs.
 creation and performance of hydrothermal therapy programs in accordance with the pathology within
the integrated recovery treatment program.
 implementation of electrotherapy protocols developed by the specialist doctor.
 training patients to use orthoses, prostheses, and other devices to facilitate current activities.
Possible occupations:

 Physiokinetotherapist.
 Physiotherapist.
 Researcher in physiokinetotherapy.
 Research assistant in physiokinetotherapy.
 Kinetotherapist.
Kinesiotherapy or Kinesitherapy or kinesiatrics (kinēsis, "movement"), literally "movement therapy", is
the therapeutic treatment of disease by passive and active muscular movements (massage) and exercise. It is
the core element of physiotherapy/physical therapy.
Movement disorders have a huge variety of clinical shades, so a kinesitherapist should have the widest
possible range of methods and be able to apply them in practice, directly in rehabilitation treatment. A wide
variety of movements are used in kinesitherapy, classified as active-passive, voluntary, synergistic, assisted,
trick movements, performed actively and passively, with the help of a kinesitherapist or mechanotherapy.
Some methods of kinesitherapy involve guiding the patient through painful physiological adaptive
reactions that arise with the inevitable forceful impact on the muscles of the musculoskeletal system affected
by the disease. The duty of the patient using these techniques is to actively overcome the pain. It is assumed
that in this way a new behavioral stereotype is formed, inherent in a healthy person who is not afraid and
does not depend on the manifestations of the disease
A Physiotherapist, also known as a Physical Therapist, is a regulated health professional that usually
works in a clinical or hospital setting performing physical therapy. Physiotherapists work to restore function
and mobility and reduce pain after injury or disease. Physical therapists have in-depth knowledge of injury
and movement mechanics, which they use to diagnose and treat existing issues. Some Physiotherapists will
use manual therapy techniques and physical rehabilitation through a tailored exercise plan carried out at
home, while others will use more passive treatment modalities to treat their clients, such as ultrasound
therapy, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and acupuncture. While there are many different types
of physiotherapy including Neurological, Cardiorespiratory, Burn Victim and Pediatric, this article will
focus on Orthopedic Physiotherapy and its comparison to Kinesiology.
CONDITIONS TREATED BY ORTHOPEDIC PHYSIOTHERAPISTS (PHYSICAL THERAPISTS)
 chronic pain and chronic diseases
 car accident injuries
 sports injuries
 lifestyle injuries
 workplace injuries
 health and wellness

A Kinesiologist is also a regulated health professional who works in more of a gym or clinical setting with
the purpose of optimizing health and wellness. They are also often called Personal Trainers and can
sometimes be certified clinical exercise physiologist. Practitioners of Kinesiology serve complementary
purposes to Physiotherapists in the field of physical therapy, which means they can work together to provide
the best possible outcome for a patient. Kinesiologists have a very strong background in exercise science
and the human body and tend to use more of an active approach to their treatment, combining many
different approaches in restoring movement and function.
Kinesiologists are experts in the study of human movement and programming individualized exercise
plans for their clients. They tend to have all sorts of clients, with specific fitness or lifestyle goals. The main
goal of a Kinesiologist is to improve physical abilities, prevent injuries and help their clients live a pain free
life. Additionally, Registered Kinesiologists help their patients improve key fitness aspects, such as muscle
strength and cardiovascular endurance, allowing them to excel above their current fitness level.
REASONS TO SEE A REGISTERED KINESIOLOGIST
 lose weight
 help with using protective equipment
 rehabilitation following a car accident
 in conjunction with occupational therapy to set up proper ergonomics for job duties or lifestyle and
exercises to support them
 personal training and individualized care
 improvement in sport, fitness, job duties or lifestyle activities
 restore function after injury, medical issues, or disease to return to job duties or sport
 active rehab after therapy process
 increase physical strength or cardiovascular fitness
 prescriptive processes and exercises to improve function and prevent injury
 health and wellness

Some of the main differences between a Kinesiologist and Physiotherapist includetreatment time and
techniques. Physiotherapists often offer a shorter treatment time, whereas the exercise instruction that comes
from Kinesiologists tends to make for a longer treatment time. A Kinesiologist and Physiotherapist are both
physical therapists that provide different treatments working towards a common goal of health optimization.
Physiotherapists tend to diagnose injuries and use passive manual techniques and other passive treatments
along with advanced rehabilitation physical therapy. This includes recommended at home exercises to help
their patients heal from injury and return to their normal active lifestyle. They sometimes use medical
equipment such as ultrasound therapy and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) machines.
Kinesiologists do not diagnose injuries. They can help treat existing injuries or movement dysfunction
through therapist assisted stretching techniques but tend to do less other passive treatments and passive
manual techniques. They tend to do more active treatments, working with patients to provide treatment plans
focused on physical and occupational therapy and active rehab. They work with you through good health or
poor, with or without injury to help achieve the best outcome related to injury recovery, physical
rehabilitation, injury prevention, sports performance, and maintenance of daily activities.
Both types of health professionals can work closely with other health professionals, such as each other,
your physician, Occupational Therapy practitioner or Massage Therapist to help you achieve all your goals.
The goals of a Physiotherapist or Physical Therapist tend to include: injury recovery, injury prevention, pain
reduction, overall body maintenance, health and well being.
The goals of a Kinesiologist can be a wide range including: physical strength, cardiovascular endurance,
healthier body, health and well being, patient’s mobility, helping patients lose weight.
Physiotherapists are physical therapists that tend to work with multiple clients in clinical settings, hospital
settings, retirement residences and sometimes in personal sessions in patient’s homes.
Kinesiologists work with multiples clients in athletic facilities, fitness centers, private clinics, retirement
residences, child development centers or personal sessions in patient’s homes. Physiotherapy and
Kinesiology are forms of physical therapy serve complimentary purposes in the health field. However, there
are some main differences in how these physical therapists work that may cause you to choose one over the
other. Other times, you may choose to work with to receive complimentary treatment approaches.
Physiotherapy (Balneology, Kinesitherapy and Rehabilitation)
This program is designed to offer optimal training and relevant skills for future physio-kinesitherapist. The
learning outcomes of the study programme are:
1. Physical therapy techniques, and kinesiological, prophilactic and motor rehabilitation assistance;
2. Electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, thermotherapy and massage techniques;
3. The evaluation of the patients’ anatomical and functional status and the communication of the
significant data to the specialized physician;
4. Elaborate and set the stages of the individual treatment plans based on static and dynamic
physical exercises, chosen in accordance with the clinical diagnosis;
5. Application of physical therapy and medical rehabilitation programs in order to restore
diminished functions, to increase functional levels and to develop compensatory mechanisms;
6. Use of verbal and nonverbal communication in his/her relation with the patient or with the other
members of the rehabilitation team;
7. Importance and observance of medical ethics and deontology.
Applied Practice: physiotherapy, balneology and climatology, kinesiology, human motion, psychomotor
rehabilitation, biomedical instrumentation for rehabilitation procedures, massage, complementary
techniques, manual therapy, therapeutic and assistive devices for rehabilitation, first aid, clinical education,
electives (Phytotherapy, Aquagym, Pregnancy Therapies, Playtherapies, etc)
Rehabilitation in: neurological diseases, traumatic and orthopedic diseases, pediatrics and child care,
cardiovascular diseases, endocrine and metabolic diseases, rheumatic diseases, respiratory diseases, geriatric
pathology, uro-gynecological pathology, sport pathology
Physiotherapists can work in: hospitals, health centres, rehabilitation centres, private practice, schools,
occupational health and safety roles at workplaces, cosmetic, spa and Wellness Centers.

1. Make up a meaningful sentence using the following 3 keywords.

1. (rehabilitation centres, private practice)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
2. (rehabilitation procedures, massage, complementary techniques)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
3. (balneology and climatology, kinesiology)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
4. (athletic facilities, fitness centers, private clinics)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
5. (injury recovery, injury prevention, pain reduction)
_______________________________________________________________________________________

2. Paraphrase the underlined words

Physiotherapy is practised by professionally trained physiotherapists who are skilled and educated specifically in
proper care and rehabilitation. It involves (1) treatment/_________ that focuses on prevention of (2)
injuries/_________ or disabilities, it helps to relieve pain, promote healing and restore function and movement.
Physiotherapists take a holistic approach, looking at the body as a whole rather than focusing on the individual
factors of an injury or (3) illness/___________. For example, back pain can be caused by a number of (4)
different/_________ things, including: poor posture, inherited spinal deformity, overstretching, standing for long
periods, lifting or carrying objects (5) incorrectly/_________.

3. Fill in

Techniques, decreasing, physiotherapy, patterns, movement

A Physiotherapist may focus on (1) __________ pain with either passive or active therapy examples of
passive/active (2) ___________include: heat/ice packs, stretching and range of motion exercises, massage. An
important aspect to bear in mind about (3) ___________and pain relief is that individuals may respond
differently to therapy. People have different types of bodies, different patterns of (4) ,_________ different
alignments and different habits. Physiotherapists and their trained staff can monitor each individual and attempt
to correct improper habits, alignments and movement (5) _________.

4. Write the derivatives for the following words:

Chronic back pain is a burdening health problem, both at an individual level and at a more general, society level.
Current clinical guidelines (1)_________recommendation drug therapy, physiokinetotherapy and
psychotherapy in the treatment of chronic back pain. Our objective for this study was to analyze the efficiency of
combining these (2)_________ to treat into three treatment conditions. A total of 75 patients with chronic back
pain were randomized to one of the three treatment conditions. The outcome (3)__________ to measure were:
pain intensity, disability related to back pain and (4)_________ emotion distress. Results show better pain
outcomes for medication and physiokinetotherapy and medication, physiokinetotherapy and CBT as compared
to the group receiving only medication. No significant between-group differences were found for disability related
to back pain or emotional distress. (5)__________Clinic implications of results and future study directions are
discussed.

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