Functional therapy solutions focus on enhancing patients’ ability to perform daily activities with ease and independence. This approach emphasizes practical, task-oriented exercises that replicate real-world tasks, such as lifting, bending, or reaching. Functional therapy is often personalized to target specific activities that the patient finds challenging, ensuring that progress is relevant to their lifestyle. In addition to traditional methods, many therapists now integrate balance and gait training, as well as core strengthening, to stabilize movement and prevent falls. For patients with neurological or musculoskeletal conditions, functional therapy may also involve assistive devices or adaptive techniques to facilitate safe movement. These tailored solutions empower patients to lead active lives by restoring essential functional skills, promoting independence, and minimizing reliance on caregivers.
Title : Disorders of diminished motivation: Diagnosis, assessment treatment, and emerging treatment options: A rehabilitation perspective
Vaidya Balasubramaniam, Illawarra and Shoalhaven Local Health District Hospitals, Australia
Title : Best practice guidelines for the use of pharmacological neuromodulation in disorders of diminished motivation: A comprehensive approach
Vaidya Balasubramaniam, Illawarra and Shoalhaven Local Health District Hospitals, Australia
Title : Chronic Fatigue Syndrome(CFS) and Myalgia Encephalomyelitis (ME): A literature review on management principles and emerging therapies
Vaidya Balasubramaniam, Illawarra and Shoalhaven Local Health District Hospitals, Australia
Title : Orthopaedic manual therapy for TemporoMandibular Disorders (TMD): Integrating osteopathic techniques with physiotherapy
Srdjan Andjelkov, Manual Physical Therapy, Serbia