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Passive Limb Physiotherapy

Passive limb physiotherapy is indicated in people with reduced or restricted range of motion due to pain and inflammation, bedridden or comatose patients, and paralytic patients. These movements are performed on the patient by a physiotherapist or a machine. These physical exercises replace the lost flexibility, maintain range of motion and prevent the formation of adhesions.

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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your question. The issues that you are describing are mainly because of lack of proper rehabilitation measures. Need to give music in his ear through headphones for at least 4 hours a day. It should not be very loud, just medium is fine. He has to be mobiliz...  Read Full »

My father's recovery due to a blood clot in the brain is slow. Kindly suggest.

Query: Hello doctor, Since two days, My father is in ICU. He has a blood clot in the brain due to an accident. Sometimes, his half side of the body is not working and also having stroke problem. The doctors are saying that he is recovering, but very slowly. Please give your opinion.  Read Full »


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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, they are right. If the patient is not deteriorating, then the best way is to let him recover on his own. If the patient status is deteriorating, then only surgery. For recovery, the best and only available option is physiotherapy. Your father should be encourag...  Read Full »

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