Some of the physical therapists at FuncPhysio Physical Therapy use Functional Manual Therapy (FMT). In this page, I will provide a brief introduction to what FMT is and its basic principles. What is FMT? Institute of Physical Art (IPA), a professional development organization, advocates the Functional Manual Therapy which treats Read more…
The body undergoes many changes during pregnancy. In some cases, symptoms of pelvic or back pain may appear as early as the first trimester of pregnancy. Many people think, “I have to endure it because I’m pregnant” or “It’s inevitable to have urinary incontinence after childbirth,” and we hope to Read more…
Part 1: diagnosis and treatment plans Introduction “Tennis elbow, undoubtedly, ranks among the most common injuries in tennis. Lateral epicondilitis or elbow tendinopathy (LET), commonly referred to as tennis elbow, can also afflict individuals who aren’t tennis players. Those engaged in occupations that heavily involve hand usage, such as agricultural Read more…
Part 2: importance of whole-body movement and specific exercises Why do we consider other body parts? Tennis swing necessitates coordinated movement involving the ankle, knee, hip, trunk, shoulder, elbow, and wrist. Research indicates that over half of the force exerted on the ball during a tennis swing originates from the Read more…
Do you have any heel or sole pain at the first step after waking up or after walking for a long distance? If so, you might have plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory response within the plantar fascia. It is one of the most common causes of the heel Read more…
Introduction Many people ask physical therapists, “Should I put ice or heat?”. This is a controversial topic that has been discussed lately. People used to believe that we should always apply ice after ankle sprain. However, nowadays, some people argue that applying heat is better than ice because research showed Read more…
Integrating Japanese Eastern medicine, which includes practices such as acupuncture, seitai, judo therapy, and traditional bodywork techniques like shiatsu, with Western medicine is an area of growing interest and research. This integration aims to combine the strengths of both systems to provide more comprehensive and holistic healthcare options. Here are Read more…
Pelvic-related issues are frequently encountered during pregnancy and childbirth. In fact, over 80% of mothers experience some form of pelvic problem. However, many of them are often told that the issues will resolve on their own, or they endure them while juggling childcare responsibilities. Some may even resign themselves to Read more…
