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,...
Shoulder Wheel Device.
Shoulder Wheel Device 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. It...
What is Finger Ladder used for?
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...
Chronic pain
Chronic pain Chronic pain is pain that lasts for over three months. Persistent pain that lasts weeks to years. The pain can be there all the time, or it may come and go. It can happen anywhere in your body. Chronic pain can interfere with your daily activities, such as...
How to manage Si Joint Pain…
How to manage sacroiliac 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. Sacrum is the bony structure above your tailbone and below lower vertebrae. Ilium is top part...
What is Physiotherapy?
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. It equally helps in reducing risk of injury...
Facial muscles and their actions
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: • Cheeks. • Chin • Ears (only in some people). • Eyebrows. • Eyelids. • Forehead. • Lips...
What is Sciatica?
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.. Causes –. 1. Herniated disc. 2. Bone spur on spine. 3. Narrowing of spinal canal. 4. Spinal tumor.....
What is Synkinesis ?
What is synkinesis? It is the unwanted contractions of the muscles of the face during attempted movement. It occurs after injury to facial nerve. Cause of injury may be – . Bell’s palsy . Ramsay Hunt Syndrome . after any skull surgery . skull fracture. The type of synkinesis is...
What is the difference between Osteoporosis and Osteopenia ?
What is the difference between osteoporosis and osteopenia? Now days we commonly come across the words osteoporosis and osteopenia. Let me explain you what those words means. Osteoporosis and osteopenia are both conditions that affect the strength and health of your bones. The difference between the two lies in the...
