FROM THE BLOG
Evidence-based articles from our physiotherapy team, covering techniques, equipment, conditions, and recovery.
The Skull Vibration Test uses a gentle vibration behind the ear to stimulate the balance organs of your inner ear and detect if there’s a difference between the left and right sides. It is often used as a simple but powerful screening tool when dizziness or imbalance seems one-sided.
VNS is a diagnostic tool that uses infrared video goggles to directly observe and analyse eye movements in real time. Since the eyes and inner ear are functionally linked, monitoring these movements helps determine whether a patient’s dizziness or imbalance is related to peripheral vestibular dysfunction or central causes.
The VHIT evaluates how well your vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) is working, the reflex that keeps your eyes steady when your head moves. It helps us determine whether your inner ear canals are functioning properly, especially when you feel dizzy or unfocused during quick movements.
Physiotherapy is not just for when something goes wrong. It is for keeping things right. At KINETIKA in Dubai Hills, we combine precision assessment with evidence-based care to help you move better and live stronger.
Something fundamental changed in how we practise physiotherapy at Kinetika when we introduced KinetiSense™ 3D motion capture. Here’s what we decided, why we decided it, and what it means for every patient who walks through our door.
Lymphatic drainage is a gentle, specialized massage technique that stimulates the lymphatic system to encourage the movement of lymph fluid throughout the body. This technique is particularly beneficial after surgery, injury, or in chronic conditions involving fluid retention, such as lymphedema, for reducing swelling, promoting detoxification, and supporting immune function Unlike deep tissue massage, lymphatic drainage uses light, rhythmic movements that also aid in improving mobility and restoring range of motion. Benefits & Treatments Reduces Swelling and Fluid Retention Manual lymphatic drainage is highly effective at decreasing swelling (edema), especially in conditions like lymphedema or after surgery, by moving excess lymph fluid toward lymph nodes for elimination. Facilitates Detoxification This technique helps remove toxins and waste products from body tissues, supporting the body’s natural detoxification and recovery processes Enhancing Movement and Recovery Lymphatic drainage helps reduce inflammation, creating an optimal environment for recovery. It eases discomfort and helps restore normal joint and muscle mobility, allowing patients to regain functional movement more effectively. Improves Skin Health and Appearance Enhanced lymphatic circulation can reduce puffiness, improve skin tone, and give the skin a healthier, more radiant appearance. Improves Tissue Quality Enhanced lymphatic circulation improves oxygen and nutrient delivery to tissues promoting tissue repair, and supporting overall tissue health. Resets The Nervous System Lymphatic drainage helps balance the nervous system, which can reduce muscle guarding; an automatic protective response where muscles tighten around injured or painful areas. By easing this tension, it supports better movement and faster recovery Manual Techniques and Methods Lymphatic drainage uses gentle, rhythmic techniques such as stationary circles, scoop, pump, and rotary strokes to stimulate lymph nodes and encourage the movement of lymph fluid, helping reroute stagnant fluid and reduce swelling. Preventative and Postoperative Care It is effective as both a preventative treatment and as part of postoperative rehabilitation. It plays a key role in managing secondary lymphedema commonly seen after trauma, surgery, or cancer treatments such as mastectomy with lymph node removal. Designed Around Your Needs Manual lymphatic drainage can be applied on its own as a focused treatment, or it can be combined with other therapeutic techniques as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. The approach is tailored to your unique condition and recovery goals to ensure the most effective results. Optimizing Lymphatic Care with Pressotherapy If applicable, we use pressotherapy technology to complement manual lymphatic drainage, offering adjustable compression pressure and customizable chambers that fit all sizes. This allows effective treatment of both upper and lower limbs to promote faster recovery and reduce swelling.
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