PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC
Afyafrica orthopedic services provides an
evidence base approach in examination, evaluation and treatment of spinal or extremities
dysfunctions and sports injuries focusing on four principles in the subjective
examination, i.e. patient appropriateness for physical therapy through ruling
out red flags and possible yellow flags, functional based diagnosis,
irritability levels and dependent variables/functionality as well as four major
components in the objective assessment i.e.
Medical screening, International Classification of Functioning, disability and Health
(ICF) diagnosis through finding the primary impairment leading to the number
one functional limitation; the acuity/staging and natural course vs clinical
course of various musculoskeletal conditions, and appropriate
interventions/referral based on the best current research.
Our
diagnostic criteria embrace all the four diagnostic classification systems,
which includes: -
Status
index
Prognostic
index
Patient
response based model
Treatment
based classifications (TBC)
Treatment
At Afyafrica, we do
use a holistic method of treatment that is tailored towards individual patients
considering the uniqueness of every human being. {Normal = one}
Management of
musculoskeletal disorders are based on current concepts in orthopedics and
Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of
Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) from the Orthopaedic Sections and best practice patterns adopted by the World
Health Organization (WHO)
Treatments involve addressing the disease process or movement
disorder that has been diagnosed through a highly specific movement
examination. Our revolutionary examination process includes ruling out of red
flags or potential life-threatening diseases that contraindicate conservative
therapy. Our highly detailed examination process also helps us identify
potential psychosocial disorders that can potentially alter patient’s prognosis
in treatment and rehabilitation process based on outcomes in pain and
disability.
Afyafrica uses two simple yet sophisticated
methods of keeping East Africans Healthy through adopting a lifestyle of
Movement (Exercise and Physical Activity) and proper diet. Our treatment
methods and strategies focus heavily on reduce pain, restore functional
movement and activity, maintenance and
management.
The treatment options and techniques include the following.
·
Orthopedic Manual therapy procedures
·
Advanced Orthopedic Manipulative Therapy of the spine
·
Dry Needling procedure
·
Pain Science rehabilitation
·
Neuromuscular Re-education
·
Rehabilitation taping for muscle pain and sports injuries
·
Neuro
Rehabilitation
·
Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
·
Sports Medicine
·
Pre/Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
·
Active Exercise Programs (young, middle age, pregnant,
old-age)
·
cupping technique
·
Nutritional advice
·
Vestibular Rehabilitation
·
Concussion Physiotherapy
·
Custom Foot Orthotics
·
Bracing and support
· Ergonomic consultation and Education
Conditions
Musculoskeletal
related conditions
Low back
pain
Hip and
groin pain
Knee pain
Foot and
ankle pain/sprain
Heel pain/planter fasciitis /calcaneal spars related pain
Shoulder
pain
Elbow and
wrist pain
Neck pain
Cervical
genic headaches
Tarsal
tunnel syndrome
Carpal
tunnel syndrome
Thoracic outlet syndrome
Sports related injuries and
or conditions
Muscle sprains
Muscle strains
Muscle spasms
Muscle crumbs
Muscle soreness
Muscle tears
Tendinitis
Tendinopathy
Tenosynovitis
Fractures
Shin splints
Neurological conditions
Stroke
Bels palsy
Facial palsy
Education
Patient education plays a vital role in providing information that can facilitate learning in our patients, as well as their care givers. We believe that education empowers our patient population and help with the management of the disease process or movement impairment and its impact on our patient’s life.
At Afyafrica we emphasize on Patient
education and counseling strategies as follows:-
·
The promotion of the understanding of the
anatomical/structural strength inherent in the human spine,
·
The neuroscience that explains pain
perception
·
The overall favorable prognosis of the
patient’s condition
·
The use of active pain coping strategies
that decrease fear and catastrophizing
·
The early resumption of normal or
vocational activities, even when still experiencing pain
·
The
importance of improvement in activity levels, not just pain relief.