PHYSIOTIMES Magazine - January - February 2016

In this issue

At PHYSIOTIMES it has been our endeavor to cover innovative and novel therapies and modalities of treatment and management of various disorders in our attempt to bring diversity to the practice of physiotherapy in India.
The issue covers a special feature on world’s leading fusion fitness program, PILOXING® - a blend of dance, Pilates and boxing. Also presented is an extensive review of lumbar disc injuries and its clinical implications. Popular mobilization techniques in the management of mechanical low back pain are summarized.

While we are all familiar with the use of therapeutic ultrasound, the use of diagnostic ultrasound as an essential tool for physiotherapists is being discussed. Dr. Veena Nayak shares her experiences of being a physiotherapist for over 25 years.An interesting account of the vestibular adaptations of the vestibulo ocular reflex is included.

The issue covers two different therapy areas gaining ground due to their innovativeness. One of which is an article on Snoezelen, which is a multi-sensory environment created for those with developmental disabilities and the other is Salt therapy, also known as Halotherapy and its therapeutic benefits.

In our attempt to bring captivating contests for our readers, we have announced a story writing competition yet again. So let your creative juices flow. Pen down a fascinating story based on the given picture and send it to us. You are sure to win exciting prizes, including an assured gift for participation. You would also read about UNSPOKEN - a monthly magazine launched as the voice of the people with disabilities. A seminar “Beyond Rehab-Expand your Practice Scope” by Kaizzad Capadia at Ahmedabad in association with AIMS and PHYSIOTIMES is also covered with key highlights. In web advisor we have brought to you a special website bookzz.org which has an enormous collection of interesting e-books and articles for free.The book lovers would find it useful.

PHYSIOTIMES Magazine Description:

PHYSIOTIMES - India’s first magazine for physiotherapists, of physiotherapists, by physiotherapists.

PHYSIOTIMES is a one of its kind publication that aims towards identifying the unmet need for information in the field of physiotherapy & make concentrated efforts to address those needs by providing latest & useful contents, thereby helping the physiotherapists in enhancing their knowledge & clinical skills.

It is a bi-monthly magazine that covers latest topics in the field of physiotherapy, new treatment modalities & techniques, Case Reports, Indian & Global News & Events, Seminars, Conferences, Information on International Journals & Publications, Book Reviews, and Interviews of stalwarts in the field of Physiotherapy from India & abroad, evidence based practices etc.

At PHYSIOTIMES, we are committed to providing our readers with a worthy reading experience. We shall continue to strive hard to make sure that we are able to serve the information needs in the field of physiotherapy with utmost precision and attention.