Physiotherapy in Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip osteoarthritis is marked by progressive loss of articular cartilage with decrease in joint space that leads to pain and stiffness of the hip joint.
These changes further leads to osteophyte formation that impinges the structures around it and exaggerate the pain.
This pain sometimes is so severe that hip replacement …
These changes further leads to osteophyte formation that impinges the structures around it and exaggerate the pain.
This pain sometimes is so severe that hip replacement …
Lymphedema Explained
Abnormal accumulation of lymph fluid in the tissues of one or more regions of the body that is chronic in nature.
It, basically, occurs due to the mechanical insufficiency of the lymphatic system to drain the fluid in the renous system.
This causes the uncontrolled swelling if lymphatic vessels and the …
It, basically, occurs due to the mechanical insufficiency of the lymphatic system to drain the fluid in the renous system.
This causes the uncontrolled swelling if lymphatic vessels and the …
Osteoarthritis: Go Manual
Osteoarthritis of the tibio- femoral joint is the most commonly encountered problem worldwide.
The basic pathology is well known to all of us-degeneration of the articular cartilage.
This articular cartilage once lost, cannot repair and the problem will persist.
The basic pathology is well known to all of us-degeneration of the articular cartilage.
This articular cartilage once lost, cannot repair and the problem will persist.
PNF Training in Sports
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, as the name suggests, is the stimulation of proprioceptors and neuromuscular mechanisms.
This stimulation can be utilized by physiotherapist to have multiple effects such as improvement in strength, more sequential muscle activation, improved movement coordination etc.
This stimulation can be utilized by physiotherapist to have multiple effects such as improvement in strength, more sequential muscle activation, improved movement coordination etc.
SHIN SPLINT : Physiotherapy Management
Physiotherapy Management
(As per the protocol of our Paschim Vihar Physiotherapy Center)
Diagnosis & further course of treatment will be based on the provocative tests according to the parts involved. The author supports the Cyriax’ Approach of assessment to establish the diagnosis.’
Protection Phase P.R.I.C.E. (Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)is the treatment of choice.
(As per the protocol of our Paschim Vihar Physiotherapy Center)
Diagnosis & further course of treatment will be based on the provocative tests according to the parts involved. The author supports the Cyriax’ Approach of assessment to establish the diagnosis.’
Protection Phase P.R.I.C.E. (Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)is the treatment of choice.
Pregnancy & Low Back Pain
Pregnancy is a time of tremendous changes in term of musculoskeletal, physical and emotional condition. It imposes a tremendous stress on the body and yet is a condition of great satisfaction and happiness. During this period, the incidence of back pain is quiet common.
Pain while working on laptop : NO WAY
Do’s to use your laptop:
1. Do cervical (neck) strengthening exercises twice everyday.
2. Sit on a good chair with minimum cushion while working
Don’ts :
1. Sit on bed while working
2. Work for more than 45 min at a stretch
3. Place your laptop in your lap while sitting on a chair while working.
1. Do cervical (neck) strengthening exercises twice everyday.
2. Sit on a good chair with minimum cushion while working
Don’ts :
1. Sit on bed while working
2. Work for more than 45 min at a stretch
3. Place your laptop in your lap while sitting on a chair while working.
BACK PAIN: Do’s and Don’ts
LIFTING:
Do’s
Bend your knees, not your back
Always be sure of your footing
Hold object close to your body
Lift objects only chest high
Get help with heavy objects
Don’ts
Don’t bend over with leg straight
Don’t twist while lifting
Don’t lift above shoulder level
STANDING/WALKING:
Do’s
Stand with one foot up and change position often
Use good posture: Head high, chin ticked …
Do’s
Bend your knees, not your back
Always be sure of your footing
Hold object close to your body
Lift objects only chest high
Get help with heavy objects
Don’ts
Don’t bend over with leg straight
Don’t twist while lifting
Don’t lift above shoulder level
STANDING/WALKING:
Do’s
Stand with one foot up and change position often
Use good posture: Head high, chin ticked …
EXERCISES: A Sports perspective
Seven Steps to choose a sport or exercise program
KNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS:
Consult a physiotherapist or a physician to know your health status. Keep in mind the physical and cardio-respiratory status so that you will know what are the sports and exercises that are contraindicated for you.
CHOSE AN ACTIVITY OR SPORT:
Some people …
KNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS:
Consult a physiotherapist or a physician to know your health status. Keep in mind the physical and cardio-respiratory status so that you will know what are the sports and exercises that are contraindicated for you.
CHOSE AN ACTIVITY OR SPORT:
Some people …