Brittle Bone Disease (Osteoge... : Treatments
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Treatments could include:
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Application of back brace
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Application of cast
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Placement of metal rods through bones
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Use of leg braces
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There is not yet a cure for this disease. However, specific therapies can reduce the pain and complications associated with OI. Bisphosphonates are drugs that have been used to treat osteoporosis. They have proven to be very valuable in the treatm...
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There are no treatments available to cure OI, nor to prevent most of its complications. Most treatments are aimed at treating the fractures and bone deformities caused by OI. Splints, casts, braces, and rods are all used. Rodding is a surgical pro...
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There are no treatments available to cure OI, nor to prevent most of its complications. Most treatments are aimed at treating the fractures and bone deformities caused by OI. Splints, casts, braces, and rods are all used. Rodding refers to a surgi...
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A cast holds your arm or leg in place to help it heal. The way you treat your cast can play a big part in how fast and how well you heal.
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Several types of casts are available to help injuries heal. Your healthcare provider will decide what type of cast will work best for your injury.
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A splint is a device used for holding a part of the body stable and motionless to prevent pain and further injury.
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Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those suffering from injuries, disabilities, or disease. Organized physical therapy began during World War I with 800 reconstruction aides.
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Physical therapists teach people recovering from surgery or with injuries, sprains or arthritis how to perform exercises that will help them gain strength and mobility and prevent recurring injury. Here are suggestions to help you get the most from physical therapy.
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Chest physical therapy is the term for a group of treatments designed to improve respiratory efficiency, promote expansion of the lungs, strengthen respiratory muscles, and eliminate secretions from the respiratory system. Purpose The purpose of chest physical therapy, also called chest physiotherapy, is to help patients breathe more freely and to get more oxygen into the body.
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The professional field consists of skilled health care providers who work under the direction or supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapists. Their role is to facilitate care and treatment of patients with injuries, diseases, or disabilities that involve mobility or other basic physical functioning.
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I was in a car accident four weeks ago. I have had physical therapy for the last three weeks and it seems to hurt more than it helps. I am still feeling pain and spasms. Can you suggest another option?
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