PHYSIOTIMES

05/06/2026

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BECAUSE A CHILD’S MOBILITY DEMANDS MORE THAN GUESSWORK!!

Every step a child with Cerebral Palsy takes is a complex interaction between neurological impairments and their body's incredible ability to adapt. As physiotherapists, our job isn't just to reduce symptoms—it’s to understand their unique movement patterns to design truly individualized interventions.

In the latest issue of PHYSIOTIMES, we dive deep into the "Learning Curve" feature with Dr. Mohammed Amjad Khan (PT) on "Non-Linear Gait in Cerebral Palsy."

What you’ll learn inside this feature:

How to analyze unpredictable stride-to-stride fluctuations.

Why compensatory movements like pelvic hiking or trunk sway happen—and how to address them.

How to use objective gait dynamics to guide targeted, life-changing rehabilitation.

Stop relying on outdated protocols. Elevate your practice, sharpen your clinical reasoning, and get the latest evidence-based research delivered straight to you!

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04/06/2026

BECAUSE A CHILD’S MOBILITY DEMANDS MORE THAN GUESSWORK!!

Every step a child with Cerebral Palsy takes is a complex interaction between neurological impairments and their body's incredible ability to adapt. As physiotherapists, our job isn't just to reduce symptoms—it’s to understand their unique movement patterns to design truly individualized interventions.

In the latest issue of PHYSIOTIMES, we dive deep into the "Learning Curve" feature with Dr. Mohammed Amjad Khan (PT) on "Non-Linear Gait in Cerebral Palsy."

What you’ll learn inside this feature:

How to analyze unpredictable stride-to-stride fluctuations.

Why compensatory movements like pelvic hiking or trunk sway happen—and how to address them.

How to use objective gait dynamics to guide targeted, life-changing rehabilitation.

Stop relying on outdated protocols. Elevate your practice, sharpen your clinical reasoning, and get the latest evidence-based research delivered straight to you!

Available Globally!
Premium Print: Perfect for your clinic or study desk.
Global Digital: Instant access anytime, anywhere on earth.

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01/06/2026

In physiotherapy, we often encounter patients who have reached a functional plateau despite consistent rehabilitation. The challenge then becomes not just continuing therapy, but finding the right environment to facilitate new movement strategies and accelerate recovery.

A compelling case report featured in PHYSIOTIMES explores how Aquatic Physiotherapy helped a child with post-surgical clubfoot overcome persistent functional limitations and achieve meaningful improvements in balance, mobility, muscle strength, and postural control.

Why Aquatic Physiotherapy Matters!!

The aquatic environment offers unique therapeutic advantages:
✅ Reduced gravitational load through buoyancy
✅ Enhanced movement confidence and safety
✅ Hydrostatic pressure that supports circulation and reduces swelling
✅ Multidirectional resistance for controlled strengthening
✅ Improved neuromuscular re-education and balance training

For patients struggling with compensatory movement patterns, stiffness, weakness, or fear of movement, water can provide opportunities that may be difficult to replicate on land.

The future of rehabilitation is not about choosing between land-based and aquatic therapy—it's about integrating the right interventions at the right time.
When combined with evidence-based physiotherapy principles, aquatic rehabilitation can become a powerful tool for:
🔹 Pediatric rehabilitation
🔹 Neurological conditions
🔹 Orthopedic recovery
🔹 Balance and gait training
🔹 Functional reconditioning

This case reminds us that recovery is not always about working harder—it is often about creating the right conditions for the body to relearn movement.

As physiotherapists, our greatest strength lies in adapting the environment to help patients achieve what once seemed impossible.
Have you incorporated aquatic physiotherapy into your clinical practice? What outcomes have surprised you the most?
Thank you AquaCentric sharing for such an insightful write-up!

30/05/2026

STAY TUNED! History is in the making. ✨

We are on the brink of a monumental milestone—the 100th Edition of PHYSIOTIMES!

For years, we’ve documented the evolution of movement science. Now, we are looking forward to the absolute trailblazers who are constructing its future.

Get ready for the launch of INTERNATIONAL PHYSIOTHERAPY ICONS—a premier global recognition platform celebrating the extraordinary clinicians, researchers, innovators, and companies pushing the boundaries of rehabilitation.

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30/05/2026

Learn from the Best in Physiotherapy

From a professional musician to an internationally respected physiotherapist and educator, Jonathan Hobbs' journey is packed with lessons, inspiration, and clinical wisdom.

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25/05/2026

PHYSIOS IN LEADERSHIP - PHYSIOTIMES MAY26 EDITION

Leadership in physiotherapy is not just about running a clinic — it is about creating impact, empowering communities, building trust, and inspiring the next generation of professionals.

From breaking barriers in Tier-2 & Tier-3 cities to redefining patient care with compassion, innovation, and vision — physiotherapists today are emerging as true healthcare leaders.

Every successful rehabilitation journey begins with someone who dares to lead with purpose.

This feature celebrates the inspiring journeys of physiotherapists who are shaping the future of rehabilitation through leadership, resilience, and commitment to excellence- Dr. MAMTA BIYANI (PT).

Because physiotherapy is no longer limited to treatment rooms —
It is transforming lives, communities, and healthcare systems.

23/05/2026

When Effort Isn’t Enough… maybe rehabilitation needs rethinking.

In neuro-rehabilitation, physiotherapists often encounter a difficult reality — some patients plateau despite consistent therapy, effort, and motivation.

The question is no longer just “Are patients trying hard enough?”

The bigger question is:
Are we providing enough intensity, repetition, precision, and task-specific gait training to drive meaningful neuroplasticity?

Robotic-assisted gait rehabilitation is beginning to reshape this conversation.

From improving step symmetry and trunk control to enabling hundreds of repetitive gait cycles safely and consistently, technologies like robotic exoskeletons are opening new possibilities in neurological recovery.

What makes this shift powerful is not replacing physiotherapists — but empowering them with tools that enhance clinical precision, patient confidence, and rehabilitation intensity.

The future of neuro rehab may lie in combining:
✔️ Human clinical expertise
✔️ Evidence-based physiotherapy
✔️ Robotics & intelligent rehabilitation technology

Because recovery is not only about movement…
It’s about restoring independence, confidence, and quality of life.

Read the full article in PHYSIOTIMES MAY26 EDITION in Prints/ Digital Subscription.

22/05/2026

PHYSIOTIMES expresses heartfelt Condolences on the sad demise of Dr. KETAN BHATIKAR (PT).

21/05/2026

Advancing Cardiovascular Care: Bridging the Gaps in India’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Ecosystem

Did you know that despite being one of the most evidence-based interventions in cardiovascular care, Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) remains one of the most underutilized services in India?

While advanced surgical and acute medical management have significantly improved initial survival rates for cardiac patients, the true journey of recovery begins after hospital discharge. Unfortunately, for millions of patients, that continuity of care is broken.

In the latest issue of PHYSIOTIMES, Dr. Abeeshna Ashok (Associate Professor, Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy) delivers a masterclass article: "From ICU to Home: Bridging Gaps in Cardiac Rehabilitation in India Through Hybrid Care Models."

However, in the Indian healthcare context, this continuum is heavily disrupted by critical barriers:

Systemic Inaccessibility: Limited availability of structured CR centers.

Financial Constraints: Lack of comprehensive insurance coverage for rehabilitation.

Geographical Hurdles: Travel-related challenges for vulnerable post-op patients.

Awareness Deficits: Low awareness among patients, caregivers, and referral pathways.

As the article powerfully notes: “In Indian practice, rehabilitation does not fail because patients are unwilling; it fails because systems are inaccessible.”

The Solution is Hybrid & Community-Based Rehab Models

To counter high dropout rates, physical deconditioning, and recurrent cardiac events, the future of cardiopulmonary physical therapy lies in innovation. Dr. Abeeshna highlights a practical approach to improving adherence through hybrid care models—blending initial face-to-face clinical supervision with structured, remote home-based telerehabilitation.

This hybrid continuum ensures that patients transition safely from the intensity of the ICU back to a functional, high-quality life at home.

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