Muscle Memory and Its Development

Muscle memory is a term used to describe the process by which our muscles learn and remember how to perform certain tasks or movements. This ability to learn and remember is essential to the development of our physical skills and is the result of the repeated use of certain muscles over time.

How Obesity can lead to Knee Pain

The prevalence of obesity in India is estimated to be around 19.3%. This prevalence has been rising in recent years, with the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating an increase of about three million people in India suffering from obesity in the year 2017.

How to exercise for your Cervical Spondylosis

Cervical spondylosis is a common degenerative condition affecting the cervical spine (neck). The prevalence of cervical spondylosis in the Indian population is estimated to be between 8 and 12%, according to the National Institute for Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW).

Role of physiotherapist in cancer rehabilation

CANCER! Aren’t we all afraid of this term?
Yes, but it’s a disease and it is going to affect anyone in population. Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020, or nearly one in six deaths.

How to maintain correct posture of body with help of excercise

Posture is how you hold your body. How you hold your body in day to day activities. There are two types: Dynamic posture is how you hold yourself when you are moving, like when you are walking, running, or bending over to pick up something.

Symptoms Of Neck Strain and ways to deal with it

Neck strains can range from being mild pain to severe and may limit head movements for basic tasks, such as getting dressed or looking other side. Knowing the symptoms of neck strain can help identify the problem sooner and find a good solution for it.

7 tips of care for a cerebral palsy child by parents

Cerebral palsy refers to a group of neurological disorders that affect movement, muscle tone, coordination, and motor skills caused by damage or abnormalities in the developing brain. It appears in infancy or early childhood, and the symptoms may differ in type and severity from one person to another.

Holistic care of facial paralysis management

Bell's palsy is believed to be related to nerve damage and can be treated with medication or alternative approaches. Its symptoms typically appear suddenly and reach their peak about 48 hours after they start. When it strikes, this relatively common neurological disorder causes one side of the face to become weakened, or paralyzed.

Role of omega 3 in our body

Omega 3 fatty acid is one of the important element in our body required for our body to function well and maintain health. They are an integral part of cell membranes throughout the body and affect the function of the cell receptors in these membranes. They provide the starting point for making hormones that regulate blood clotting, contraction and relaxation of artery walls, and inflammation.

Air compression massager for varicose veins

How to use air compression massager?
Lie down straight on bed or on floor. Elevate your both legs with help of wedge pillow.
Put compression cuffs on legs. Don’t tie it very hard. Now connect it to adapter and switch on the device. Use intensity of compression according to your comfort.

Role of Botox therapy in facial paralysis

Whenever facial paralysis happens the problem is with nerve that is facial nerve. Your facial nerve starts from your brain passes to your ears and then branches out in five branches. In facial paralysis there is inflammation and pressure on the nerve due to this signals from the brain stops there and those signals cannot move forward that’s why face gets paralyzed.

Varicose Veins

Now days varicose vein is the term most commonly heard among ladies as a cause of leg pain and discomfort. Lets see what exactly varicose vein is. Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins. Varicose veins, also known as varicose or varicosities, occur when your veins become enlarged, dilated, and overfilled with blood.

Role Of Vitamin C in our Body

Now a day everywhere we see advertisement of vitamin C supplements. You must be wondering Why it is so popular? Why it is so important for good health? Let me answer these questions for you. Vitamin C also known as ascorbic acid. It is a water-soluble vitamin. As we need other vitamins and minerals in adequate amount for our body functions to work well we also need this vitamin C in proper amount.

Shoulder Wheel

Shoulder wheel is a therapeutic device used for rehabilitation of upper limb. we can use it for shoulder joint, elbow joint as well as wrist joint. There are generally two types of shoulder wheel. one is circular in shape and other is called bar shoulder wheel.

What is Finger Ladder used for ?

Finger ladder is a rehabilitative equipment. It can be made up of wood or plastic. We have to mount it on wall. It is used to improve flexibility of shoulder, elbow and wrist joint. It is used to perform shoulder flexion and abduction exercises. It progressively restores range of motion to the shoulder, elbow and wrist joints.

How riding a stationary bike can help?

It helps to build strength in your legs and lower body. The pedaling action can help strengthen your calves, hamstrings, and quadriceps.

Chronic Pain

There are many causes of chronic pain. It may have started from an illness or injury, from which you may have long since recovered from, but pain remained. Or there may be an ongoing cause of pain, such as arthritis or cancer.

Benefits of breathing exercises for reducing chronic pain

When we feel pain, we tend to hold our breath for short periods of time unintentionally. This is a common response to pain, the idea of “hold your breath to get through the pain.”

Self-care tips for women in daily routine

As we got many roles to do in our life its very important to take our of our well-being physically, mentally and emotionally. Many things can get in the way of us taking care of ourselves, including family caregiving responsibilities, work, social commitments, and more.

How to manage SI Joint pain

The sacroiliac joint also known as SI joint. It is the joint between the sacrum and the ilium bones of the pelvis which are connected by strong ligaments

How to manage Upper Back Pain

Discomfort in area of the spine between the base of neck to the bottom of the ribcage is considered as upper back pain.

Diet for Healthy Knee Joints...

Joint health is most important aspect for healthy and active lifestyle. So taking care of them is very important. You should include food in diet which are must to have good and healthy knee joints such as vitamins and minerals

What is Physiotherapy?

Physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy, is one of very unique and a very critical healthcare profession. Its key focus is to restore movements and function in life of a person who is affected by injury, illness or disability.

How to work out sitting at your desk.

In this era of technology, we get less time outdoors and find difficult to take out time for exercises. To keep our body healthy, you must exercise. Even spending 5 to 10 minutes exercising at your desk can stimulate some midday blood flow.

Facial muscles and their actions

Facial muscles work together to control the parts of your face. They are essential to chewing and making facial expressions. Muscles work together to control movements in:

What is sciatica?

Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the course of sciatic nerve. Pain radiating along the sciatic nerve, which runs down one or both legs from the lower back.

BECOME A PART OF HEALTH Q REHAB COMMUNITY...

WHO SHOULD JOIN THIS MEMBERSHIP?
* If you are suffering from facial paralysis.
* If you are suffering from synkinesis.
* If you are a parent of a child going through developmental delay or disability.
* If you are pregnant or going through post pregnancy challenges.
* If you are suffering from chronic pains.

September 15, 2021 - Bell's Palsy

Bell’s Palsy Facts​

Bell’s Palsy is definitely one of the most annoying and life-changing experiences and a very weird condition. Get to know some of the unheard facts about Bell’s Palsy from this blog.

August 13, 2021​

Facial Muscles and Expressions

Our facial muscles are responsible for our facial expressions. Expressions are the way we communicate and we express ourselves. The muscles are supplied by the seventh cranial nerve and whenever there is facial paralysis, these muscles get impacted and their functions are also disturbed.

July 20, 2021 - Belly's Palsy

What is Bell's Palsy?

Bell’s palsy is the second most common disorder of the peripheral nervous system. On average, 25 people out of 1 lakh others will experience Bell’s palsy every year. There are multiple causes due to which one may experience Bell’s Palsy.

June 17,2022 - WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPHY ?

What is physiotheraphy?

According to the dictionary the literal meaning of physiotherapy is “The treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery.”

JUNE 24,2022 - HOW TO APPLY ICE PACK ?

HOW TO APPLY ICE PACK ?

Have you ever been advised to apply an ice pack to a painful area or injury? Applying ice packs is an efficient, effective and a time tested practice. Cryotherapy or cold therapy has a number of effects on our body, especially after injury or many times during rehab as well.

JUNE 29 , 2022 - What to do when you have dizziness ?

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE DIZZINESS?

Dizziness is not an uncommon problem. Many of us experience it. But have you ever wondered what are the different things you can do while you suffer from Dizziness? If not, make sure to read it forward.

July 2, 2022- Benefits of warm compress on facial muscles during bell’s palsy

Benefits of warm compress on facial muscles during bell’s palsy

When a person suffers from facial palsy the affected side’s facial muscles get paralysed. This paralysis also impacts slow lymphatic drainage and poor circulation to the facial muscles. During this stage facial muscles are highly prone to develop tightness, tenderness and muscle atrophy if the paralysis lasts for a longer time.

JULY 6, 2022- How to work out while cooking...

How to work out while cooking...

Few simple ways to burn calories while we cook-

1. Marching at place – this is a good cardio activity when standing near kitchen platform while making chapati or waiting to get oil heated.

2. Calf raises – doing calf raises while standing near platform leads to strengthening of calf muscle.

3. Squats – you can do squats while taking objects from down.

JULY 9 , 2022- WHY DO WE HEAR POPPING AND CRACKING SOUND IN KNEE JOINT?

WHY DO WE HEAR POPPING AND CRACKING SOUND IN KNEE JOINT?

This is the most common question come across from most of people.Occasional popping or cracking can be normal and is generally consider harmless. However, if the noise occurs regularly and is painful then it’s a point of concern. There are top 5 reasons because of which we hear sound in knee joint.

July 20, 2022- What is Fibromyalgia ?

What is Fibromyalgia ?

Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain and spinal cord process painful and nonpainful signals. Main signs and symptoms are as follows:-
* fatigue.
* lack of energy.
* trouble sleeping..
* depression or anxiety.
* headache

JULY 23, 2022- Role of Calcium in our Body

Role of Calcium in our Body.

• It helps to strengthen bones and teeth.
• It regulates muscle functioning, such as contraction and relaxation - Calcium helps regulate muscle contraction. When a nerve stimulates a muscle, the body releases calcium. The calcium helps the proteins in muscle carry out the work of contraction.
• regulating heart functioning- Calcium relaxes the smooth muscle that surrounds blood vessels.

August 01, 2022- How cryotherapy helps in pain relief ?

How cryotherapy helps in pain relief ?

How does cryotherapy works? -
It reduces blood flow to a particular area, which can significantly reduce inflammation and swelling that causes pain, especially around a joint or a tendon. It can temporarily reduce nerve activity, which can also relieve pain.

AUGUST 06, 2022- What is vitamin B12 deficiency?

What is vitamin B12 deficiency?

Vitamin B12 is naturally found in animal foods. It can also be added to foods or supplements. Vitamin B12 is needed to form red blood cells and DNA. It is also a key player in the function and development of brain and nerve cells.
Vitamin B12 is a very important component to ensure your nerve health is maintained well.

AUGUST 10,2022-Common Occupation causing neck and back pain !

Common Occupation causing neck and back pain !​

Neck/back pain is one of the common health problems associated with significant impact on health. Few occupations need repetitive movements of joints or maintaining same position for long time leads to stress on muscles.
Below is a summary of few occupations that more prevalently causes back or neck pain.

August 18,2022- Role of Vitamin D in our Body

Role of Vitamin D in our Body

Vitamin D is essential for maintaining healthy bones and teeth. It also plays many other important roles in the body, including regulating inflammation and immune function.
Vitamin D plays a vital role in many bodily functions.
Vitamin D is a nutrient your body needs for building and maintaining healthy bones. That's because your body can only absorb calcium, the primary component of bone, when vitamin D is present.

August 22,2022-Difference between Osteoporosis and Osteopenia

Difference between Osteoporosis and Osteopenia

Osteoporosis is a more severe case of bone loss that weakens the bones and makes them more likely to fracture.
Bones become more porous.
The light, fragile bones that develop with osteoporosis can place you at a higher risk for fractures and breaks, even when you are doing simple daily activities.

August 23, 2022- What is Synkinesis ?

What is Synkinesis ?

When recovery and re-innervation of the affected side of the face after flaccid facial palsy, you may experience the involuntary linking of movements with voluntary movements.

For ex. - When raising the eyebrows or closing the eyes, the corner of the mouth on the affected side of the face raises.