October 6th University

Faculty of Physical Therapy

New Techniques in Physical Therapy

Prepared by:
Akram Samir
Kareem Mohamed Eid
Mohamed Adel AbdelHalim
Mohamed Magdy El-Meligie
Moor Therapy
Moor Therapy
 Moor is a type of organic mud created by the gradual
decomposition of plant matter in a permanently
humid environment.

 Types of moor:
1. Flat moor
2. High moor
3. Deep moor
Deep Moor
 Deep moor developed over a long period of time
through a geological process whereby the layers of
moor are pushed deep beneath the earth’s surface.

 As a result of the high compression (from

geological pressure), the moor’s therapeutic
components are highly condensed and concentrated.

 As such, deep moor has by far the highest

therapeutic and cosmetic benefits.
History of Moor Therapy
 The earliest records of its use come from the great medical
minds from the Egyptian era, who described the use of moor
deposited by the river Nile as a major healing medium.

 Early 3,000 years ago, the Romans and the Celts used moor to
treat their wounds.

 In the 16th Century, the famous alchemist Paracelsus,

described moor as the Soul of life, because he considered moor
to be the ultimate medication of life.

 Numerous clinical studies on moor therapy have since been

carried out (commissioned by the German and Austrian
governments, among others).
Moor Therapy
 Moor is now considered as an effective treatment
for a different types of diseases such as :
1. Arthritis
2. Arthrosis
3. Gout
4. Gynecological problems
5. Low back pain
6. Muscle spasm & pain
7. Neuralgia
8. Neuritis
Moor Therapy
Therapeutic properties
1. Bio-Available
2. High heat retention
3. Bactericidal action
4. Absorbent
5. Hormonal
6. Soothing
7. Ion-Exchanging
8. Nerve stimulant
Moor Therapy
Effect
1. Maintain balance and health
2. Natural antibiotic
3. Anti-inflammatory
4. Detoxifying
5. Balancing effect on hormone
6. Improve circulation
7. Relieve muscle spasm
Moor Therapy Treatments
1. Moor Bath
2. Moor Body wrap
3. Moor drink
4. Moor packs
5. Moor skin care
Moor Therapy Treatments
Moor Bath
 The moor bath treatment is a profoundly relaxing and
balancing experience both for the skin and the whole body.

 Used to treat symptoms of arthritis , tendinitis , muscle

pain or joint pain and sports injuries .

 The only contraindication of moor therapy is hypertension

therefore a physician should be consulted prior to the
treatment .
Moor Therapy Treatments
Moor Bath
 Application :
1. Firstly the bath is prepared by adding the Moor compound
(minimum 6oz to 8oz.) into running bath water. The moor should be
thoroughly mixed into the water and the water temperature should
be a maximum of 38C (100F).
2. Next an all-over exfoliation with a skin brush is performed to
optimize the absorption of the Moor through the skin .
3. The moor bath is simply relaxed in for 15 to 20 minutes with a pillow
supporting the neck.
4. After the bath the body should not be toweled dry but wrapped in a
warm robe. A one hour period of rest is recommended after the bath.
During this time the various therapeutic agents that are still in
contact with the skin will continue their action .
Moor Therapy Treatments
Moor Body wrap
 The Moor Body Wrap purifies, revitalizes & refreshes the
body.

 Uses :
1. Treat stretch marks & scar tissue
2. Act as anti-cellulite
3. Helps in weight loss
Moor Therapy Treatments
Moor Body wrap
 Application :
1. The procedure starts with an all over exfoliation .
2. Apply special fast-absorbing oil all over the body .
3. The Body paste is applied with a brush or by hand in a thin
layer .
4. The body is then wrapped in a plastic sheet or film, or moist
towels or bandages .
5. The treatment lasts from 30 to 40 minutes.
6. The Moor paste is then washed off .
7. A moisturizing lotion is applied .
Moor Therapy Treatments
Moor Packs
 The Moor pack utilizes the thermal properties of the
Moor .

 Used in easing aches and pains associated with

muscle or joint problems.

 Contraindication : all acute febrile conditions,

tuberculosis, severe heart problems and tumors .
Moor Therapy Treatments
Moor Packs
 Application :
1. The moor paste is heated to a temperature of 40C by placing a
sufficient quantity in a stainless steel bowl and placing the bowl in
hot water.
2. A large cloth is soaked in hot water, wrung out and spread out on a
flat surface.
3. A layer of the heated Moor approximately 1 finger thick is now
spread onto the cloth.
4. The compress is applied to the affected body part so that the moor
directly touches the skin.
5. The treated part of the body is wrapped in warm towels or
blankets and the Moor is left to work for at least one hour.
Overview
1. Introduction to color therapy
2. Chakras & Colors
3. Clinical application of color therapy
4. Color therapy and Physical therapy
Introduction
A) Color and Light
 Color is simply light of different wavelengths and
frequencies .

 Light is just one form of energy that we can actually see

that is made up from photons.

 Each color has its own properties, unique wavelength and

frequency .
Introduction
B) How do we see colors ?
 The retinas in our eyes though have three types of color
receptors in the form of cones.

 We can actually only detect three of these visible colors ( red ,

blue and green ) which are called Additive primaries.

 It is these three colors that are mixed in our brain to create

all of the other colors we see .
Introduction
B) How do we see colors ?
 The seven colors of the spectrum all have varying
wavelengths and frequencies.

 Red is at the lower end of the spectrum and has the highest
wavelength and lowest frequency , unlike Violet which is at
the top end of the spectrum with the lowest wavelength and
highest frequency.
Introduction
C) Where does color come from ?
 Color simply comes from light .. Sunlight of course is the
main source.

 We can see light through Reflection , Refraction and

Diffraction .
Introduction
D) History of Color therapy
 Ancient Origins

 Ancient Egyptians & Greeks

 Avicenna & Color Discoveries

 Paracelsus & The Middle Ages

 General Augustus Pleasanton & Blue Light

 Edwin Babbit & Modern Advancement

Introduction
E) Color therapy
 The therapeutic use of various forms of color and light for
physical, emotional, and spiritual benefit to the human body .

 It’s also called Chromotherapy , Colorology or Cromatherapy .

 Examples :
1. Shining color lights on a person
2. Being in a room painted in a particular color
3. Wearing certain colored clothes
4. Imagining colors shining upon you while sitting still with eyes closed
5. Eating fruits and vegetables of certain colors
6. Wearing the color therapy glasses
Introduction
F) Importance of Color therapy
 Chromotherapy is the most natural of all treatments as it
combines the benefits of sun and colors to treat various diseases ,
in addition to :

a) Wrong lifestyle
b) Improper diet
c) Stress
d) Tension
e) Fear
f) Anger
g) Worry
h) Lack of exercise
i) Smoking & Alcohol
Introduction
G) Mechanism of Color therapy
 The human body absorbs the sunrays through the skin which
effects the endocrine glands , blood cells and chemical
reactions of the body .

 The colorful light stimulates and oxidises the body , thus

restoring the balance of the body .

 It’s safe to use with no side effects , no surgeries and most

importantly painless .
CHAKRAS
 CHAKRAS are areas along the spine, that don't
necessarily have any physiological correlates, but
are centers of psychic and intuitive energy.  

7. SAHASRARA:  Here the individual consciousness merges

with the cosmic intelligence.

6. ADNYA: It is the seat of intelligence and individual

consciousness.

5. VISHUDDHA: Controls emotions and promotes creativity.

4. ANAHATA: Heart chakra. Here lies the seat of love,

compassion and generosity.

3. MANIPURA: The seat of ego, power and personal identity .

2. SVADHISHTHANA: Concerned with reproduction .

1. MOOLADHARA: Associated with basic instincts of survival .

Kundalini
Chakra 1:

• Location : Basal or Sacral

• Color : Red

• Represents : Energy & Strength

• Associated with : Sexuality

• Excess : can cause increase aggressiveness ,

anger & B.P

• Used for : anemia ,cold ,leukemia ,

numbness & hypotension
Chakra 2:

• Location : symphysis pubis

• Color : orange
• Represents : color of success
• Associated with : happiness & social
confidence
• Excess : cause irritability
• Used for : arthritis ,constipation,
depression, fatigue , stiffness , liver &
kidney disease.
Chakra 3:

• Location : umbilicus
• Color : yellow
• Represents : open mindedness & attention
• Associated with : inspiration
• Excess : cause hyperactivity
• Used for arthritis , jaundice & stiffness.
Chakra 4:

• Location : pectoral or cardiac

• Color : Green
• Represents : Calmness
• Associated with : Balance & Harmony
• Excess : cause Laziness
• Used for : angina , chest pain , heart disease ,
trauma & tumors.
Chakra 5:

• Location : throat

• Color : blue

•Represents : Peace & Quiet

• Associated with : Health and creativity

• Excess : can cause depression & tiredness

• Used for: swelling , HTN , fever & sprain

Chakra 6:

• Location : above the center of brow , middle of

forehead

• Color : indigo

• Represents : Cool & calmness

• Associated with : understanding & imagination

• Excess : can cause depression

• Used for : backache, burn, cramp, earache

,lumbago & stress.
Chakra 7:

•Location : crown of head

•Color : violet
•Represents : Self respect
•Associated with : Inspiration and Creativity
•Excess : can cause depression
•Used for : Headache , Neuralgia , Myopia and Paranoia
Colors & Chemical elements
 Violet , Indigo & Blue Calcium , Aluminum and
Hydrogen .

 Green Oxygen , Aluminum , Chromium , Sodium ,

Calcium , Nickel , Nitrogen .

 Yellow , Orange & Red Calcium , Magnesium , Nitrogen ,

Barium , Iron , Hydrogen , Oxygen , Carbon dioxide , Sodium
, Titanium .
Application
 According to chromotherapy , it’s the imbalance in colors ( due
to deficiency or excess ) that causes all diseases .

 Methods to determine the cause of imbalance :

1. Color of the organ
2. Color of the secretions
3. Using an instrument
4. Imagining the color with closed eyes
Application
Color charged medicine
 Different types of mediums are used in the treatment like water ,
mishri , pure ghee of cow milk , colored bottles , rose water , honey ,
glycerin , medical gels and ointments .

 Example : Charging Water ( Solarised water )

1. Fill clean bottle of the requested color with drinking water , leaving
¼ th of the bottle empty .
2. Close the bottle with a lid and keep it exposed to the sun for 2-4
hours .
3. The Water in these bottles acquires the medicinal properties .
Chromotherapy & Physical therapy
 Chromotherapy can help the physical therapist in
treating :
1. Paralysis
2. Rheumatoid arthritis
3. Sprains
4. Poliomyelitis
5. Burns
6. Pain
7. Hypertension
8. Migraines

Note : Chromotherapy will be introduced during the normal physical

therapy session .
Chromotherapy & Physical therapy
Color Effect
Solarised Green Increase Muscle tone & power ,
Purify blood and Increase
regeneration .
Solarised Blue Decrease Edema , Decrease Pain and
Relieve hypertension .
Solarised Orange Increase Blood flow , Increase muscle
strength .
Solarised Red Increase blood flow , relieve joint
pain , reduce weight , Increase blood
pressure .
Solarised White Important for children ( teething and
bone growth ) .
Chromotherapy & Physical therapy
1. Paralysis
 Paralysis is the loss of the ability to move caused by
disease or injury to the nerves .

 Role of chromotherapy :
1. Massage sun charged RED oil of sesame on the affected
areas .
2. At night , Massage 5-6 drops of sun charged BLUE
coconut oil on the scalp for 10-15 minutes .
3. Sheets of the plinth should be RED ( charged ) .
Chromotherapy & Physical therapy
2. Rheumatoid arthritis
 Rh. Arthritis is a chronic, systemic inflammatory
disorder that may affect many tissues and organs,
but principally attacks synovial joints.

 Role of chromotherapy :
1. Massage sun charged red oil of sesame on the affected
joints .
2. Home program & Advices : Drink 100-200 ml of
Solarised green water on an empty stomach ( one at the
morning and 30 minutes before meals )

Note : Same for Tendinitis and Bursitis .

Chromotherapy & Physical therapy
3. Sprain
 Sprain is an injury to ligaments that is caused by
being stretched beyond their normal capacity .

 Role of chromotherapy :
1. Rub sun-charged Ashirwad Mahanarayani oil
2. The affected area should be dressed with soft and clean
cotton
3. Use Infrared to warm the affected area .
4. Home program : One must also take 50-80ml of orange
water three times a day after meals.
Chromotherapy & Physical therapy
4. Low back pain

 Role of chromotherapy:
1. The back should be massaged with sun-charged Ashirwad
Mahanarayani oil .
2. Infrared should be used with massage .
Chromotherapy & Physical therapy
5. Joints dislocation
 Joints are often dislocated resulting in accumulation
of acidic wastes in the body , so it’s necessary to
remove the polluted enzymes out of the body .

 Role of chromotherapy :
1. The patient should take the tonic between orange and
green to purify the blood from wastes .
2. Apply the Ashirwad Mahanarayani oil on the affected
joint with exposure to sun light .
Chromotherapy & Physical therapy
6. Poliomyelitis
 Role of chromotherapy :
1. Massage the affected areas twice a day with sun-charged
red oil of sesame seed .
2. Infrared for at least 10-15 minutes.
3. Home Program : change the lighting of the child’s room
to RED and wear only red clothes
4. Take the tonic of green and orange water for a long time.

Note : Taking this treatment regularly for 2-3 months will cure paralysis.
ACUPRESSURE
Acupressure
 Acupressure is an ancient healing art that uses the
fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to
stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities.

 When these points are pressed, they release muscular

tension and promote the circulation of blood and the
body's life force to aid healing

 Acupuncture and acupressure use the same points, but

acupuncture employs needles, while acupressure uses the
gentle but firm pressure of hands (and even feet).
Acupressure
History
 The Chinese discovered more than 5,000 years ago that
pressing certain points on the body relieved pain where it
occurred and also benefited other parts of the body more
remote from the pain and the pressure point.

 Gradually, they found other locations that not only

alleviated pain but also influenced the functioning of
certain internal organs.
Acupressure
Understanding the philosphy
 Local symptoms are considered an expression of the
condition of the body as a whole.

 A tension headache, for instance, may be rooted in the

shoulder and neck area. Thus acupressure focuses on
relieving pain and discomfort as well as on responding to
tension before it develops into a "disease" .

 By using a combination of self-help methods such as

trigger point stimulation, deep breathing, range-of-
motion exercises, and relaxation techniques to improve
condition and stay healthy .
Acupressure
Benefits
1.Improve muscle tone
2.Improve circulation
3.Relieve neuromuscular problems
4.Induces the labor
5.Relieve pain and headaches
6.Help in relaxation
7.Promote mental and emotional status
8.Boosting the immune system
9.Relieve colds and flu
Acupressure
Indications
1. Sport injury patients
2. Poliomyelitis
3. Cerebral palsy
4. Facial palsy
5. Sciatica
6. Cervical spondylosis
7. Wrist sprain & Ankle sprain
8. Chorea
9. People suffering from several pains
10. Psychotherapy patients
Acupressure
Points & Meridians
 Acupressure seeks to cure diseases by restoring the
imbalance of energy flow in the human body.

 As per the basic principle of the therapy, energy is

constantly flowing in the human body along defined
pathways known as meridians.

 A disease occurs if this energy flow becomes excess or

deficient, gets impeded or counter-flows due to
various external or internal factors.
Acupressure
Points & Meridians
 The Chinese make no distinction between arteries, veins,
or nerves when explaining function of the body.
 Concentrate on the system of forces that regulate all
bodily functions.
 Qi (pronounced “che” exists in everyone & controls all
aspects of life)
 Qi is governed by two opposing forces, Yang (positive) &
Yin (negative) forces. Disease results from some
imbalance between these two forces.
 Yin & Yang pass flow through passageways/lines in the
body called “jing” (Chinese) or “meridians” (West).
Acupressure
Points & Meridians
 12 meridians in the body
named according to the
part of the body with
which they are associated.
The meridians on one side
of the body are duplicated
on the other side; however,
two additional meridians
exist that can’t be paired.
 *not paired
 Lung (L)
 Large Intestine (LI)
 Stomach (ST)
 Spleen (SP)
 Heart (H)
 Small Intestine (SI)
 Urinary bladder (UB)
 Kidney (K)
 Pericardium (P)
 Triple warmet (TW)
 Gall bladder (GB)
 Liver (LIV)
 Governing vessel (VB)*
 Conception vessel (CV)*
Acupressure
Points & Meridians
Acupressure
Basic principles
 A number of points known as acu points are located along
these meridians and control the flow of energy on these
pathways, just the way electrical switches/regulators
control the flow of current in a circuit.

 Stimulation of these acu points with pressure using

specific techniques corrects the energy imbalance along a
meridian and the disease gets cured.
Acupressure
How to find the points ?
 Of the hundreds of acupressure points on the body, most
either lie underneath major muscle groups or follow the
bone structure, residing in the joints or in the hollows of
bone.
 In order to find an acupressure point with your hands,
concentrate on feeling for a muscular cord or a hollow in
the bone structure.
 Feel for a slight indentation or depression between the
tendons and muscles at each point.
 Once you have found a muscular cord, press directly on it;
or if you feel a bony hollow, slowly press directly into it.
Acupressure
Massage
 Several different kinds of acupressure are currently practiced,
although the same ancient trigger points are used in all of
them.
 Varying rhythms, pressures, and techniques create different
styles of acupressure, just as different forms of music use the
same notes but combine them in distinctive ways.
  Shiatsu Massage, for instance, the most well-known style of
acupressure, can be quite vigorous, with firm pressure applied
to each point for only three to five seconds.
 Another kind of acupressure gently holds each point for a
minute or more. Pressing with an intermittent, fast beat is
stimulating; a slower pressure creates a deeply relaxing effect
on the body.
Acupressure
Massage techniques
1. Firm pressure
2. Slow motion kneading
3. Brisk rubbing
4. Quick tapping with fingertips
Acupressure
Cautions
1. Apply finger pressure in a slow, rhythmic manner to enable the
layers of tissue and the internal organs to respond. Never press any
area in an abrupt, forceful, or jarring way.
2. Use the abdominal points cautiously, avoid the abdominal area
entirely if you have a life-threatening disease or during pregnancy .
3. Lymph areas , such as the groin, the area of the throat just below
the ears, and the outer breast near the armpits .
4. Burns & infections .
5. Scars and injuries .