Physiotherapy Blog

May 11, Congenital Vertical Talus

Fri, 11 May 2012 19:53:32 GMT

Congenital vertical talus is an uncommon foot deformity producing a rigid, rocker-bottom shape to the foot. The talus is vertically oriented, with dorsal displacement of the navicular.

May 11, Athletic Pubalgia

Fri, 11 May 2012 05:10:50 GMT

Athletic pubalgia is a controversial injury. Some authors distinguish hockey player’s syndrome, Gilmore’s groin, sports hernia, and athletic pubalgia from each other.

May 10, Iliopectineal Bursitis

Thu, 10 May 2012 17:33:55 GMT

Iliopectineal Bursitis is associated with sports requiring extensive use of the hip flexors (i.e., soccer, ballet, uphill running, hurdling, jumping) and may be particularly disabling for athletes.

May 9, Groin Muscle Injury

Wed, 09 May 2012 17:42:20 GMT

Groin Muscle Injury is also known as Adductor Strain is common injury in sports that involve sudden changes of direction.

May 5, Pneumothorax Treatment

Sat, 05 May 2012 18:50:17 GMT

If the pneumothorax is small and without symptoms, pneumothorax treatment is conservative, and generally involves serial chest x-rays to ensure that the air pocket is not getting larger.

Apr 26, What is Neuropathy

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:35:15 GMT

The word Neuropathy is derived from two words neuron and pathology. Neuron means- nerve cell(a cell that is specialized to conduct nerve impulses). Pathology

Apr 26, Treatment for COPD

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:09:04 GMT

The pulmonary rehabilitation for treatment of COPD has multidisciplinary team and can consist of a physiatrist and pulmonologist; respiratory, physical,

Apr 24, Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:37:14 GMT

Traditionally the diagnosis of Fibromyalgia is related to environmental illness. It is currently the understanding that there are basically three illnesses

Apr 17, Trigeminal Neuralgia Pain

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:24:47 GMT

Trigeminal Neuralgia (Tic Douloureux) The Suicide Disease This is a common disorder of middle age and later life, consisting of paroxysms of intense,

Apr 17, Trigeminal Neuralgia Symptoms

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:48:05 GMT

Trigeminal Neuralgia Symptoms Trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureax) is characterised by paroxysmal attacks of severe, short, sharp, stabbing pain affecting

Apr 16, Trigeminal Neuralgia Causes

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:09:48 GMT

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) probably results from the focal demyelination of the trigeminal nerve or ganglia. Symptomatic causes include intrinsic and extrinsic

Apr 15, Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:43:57 GMT

Medical therapy should be tried first in Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment. Carbamazepine, gabapentin, baclofen, and IV phenytoin are the most effective treatments.

Apr 11, SI Joint Dysfunction

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:02:17 GMT

SI joint dysfunction refers to an abnormal function (e.g hypo or hypermobility) at the joint, which places stresses on structures in or around it.

Apr 8, What is Spasticity ?

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:27:27 GMT

What is Spasticity? Spasticity is defined as Velocity dependent Resistance to movement. Spasticity is derived from the Greek word spasticus, which means

Mar 25, Child Development Milestones

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:29:18 GMT

Child Development Milestones are a set of functional skills or age-specific tasks that most children can do at a certain age range.

Mar 24, Breast Cancer Physical Therapy

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 18:08:02 GMT

Breast Cancer Physical Therapy Minimizes Side Effects Prodyut Das and the Outpatient Rehabilitation team at ANH Multispeciality Hospital, Krishna Nagar,

Mar 18, 25 JUNE “WORLD VITILIGO DAY” 2012

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 11:08:36 GMT

Over 100 million of people suffer from this skin disease daily, but there is no cure in sight. With focus on collaboration efforts, we can bring that

Mar 17, Physiotherapy in Delhi

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:54:01 GMT

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Mar 4, Robotic Legs For Paraplegics

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 16:10:00 GMT

Good news for paraplegic patients. I have seen and treated many paraplegics patients for years and am very happy to bring this joyful news to them. Whether

Feb 26, Hydrotherapy Exercises

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:04:38 GMT

Hydrotherapy Exercises such as floating, general body movements, stretches, and walking in water are beneficial, as water's natural buoyancy allows freedom of movement without jarring the body.

Feb 26, Hydrotherapy Exercises For Neuro Rehabilitation

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:29:29 GMT

Mobility can be improved with hydrotherapy exercises for neuro rehabilitation as people are able to perform activities in the pool that they are unable to perform on dry land.

Feb 25, Aquatic Cardiac Rehabilitation

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:38:34 GMT

Aquatic Cardiac Rehabilitation (ACR) is a medically supervised aquatic aerobic exercise program held in a swimming pool to promote healthy cardiorespiratory fitness.

Feb 24, Hydrotherapy for Arthritis

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:03:28 GMT

Description of exercises that can be done in hydrotherapy for arthritis of hip and knee, ankle and foot, shoulder and elbow plus wrist and fingers.

Feb 23, Water Therapy For Back Pain

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:41:01 GMT

water therapy for back pain includes- Warm up and mobilising exercises, Stretching exercises, Strengthening exercises, Relaxatation and Swimming workouts.

Feb 19, Best Weight Loss Exercises

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 06:22:51 GMT

20 best weight loss exercises, recommended by Physical Therapist Prodyut Das, will hit every single muscle in your body and slash fat -- without any equipment.

Feb 12, Aerobics for Weight Loss

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:03:41 GMT

Here are 10 best Aerobics for weight loss according to Calories Burnt: 1-BICYCLING (Calories Burnt: 500 – 1000 cal/hr), 2-SWIMMING(Calories Burnt: 800 cal/hr),etc

Feb 3, How to avoid sports injuries

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:57:52 GMT

Pre-hab is better that Re-hab Sometimes, avoiding common sports injuries is beyond our control, but many times sports injuries are preventable. People

Jan 26, Glute Workout

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:05:43 GMT

Learn how to do Glute workout with expert tips and free fitness videos. Every woman wants a nice firm butt. The butt area is however also the so called problem area for a lot of women.

Jan 26, Abductor Workout

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:20:35 GMT

Learn how to do Hip abductor workout to exercise the lower body with expert tips and free fitness videos. Abductor Workout that you can do at home.

Jan 14, Exercises for Inner Thighs

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:26:05 GMT

The exercises for inner thighs mentioned will help you tone up and strengthen the muscles of your inner thigh and help to prevent injuries.

Jan 1, Oblique Workout

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:29:55 GMT

oblique workout for side abdominal muscles (obliques) and upper abs you can perform at home.

Dec 27, Lower abs workout

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:40:30 GMT

Lower abs workout exercises for your abs can help you lose belly flab, recondition your muscles following a pregnancy, tighten your core and build that abdominal six- pack you've always wanted.

Dec 25, Upper Abs Workout

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 18:13:28 GMT

Upper abs workout are stomach weight loss exercises that tones up upper abdominal muscles.Upper ab exercises are key to build the base of your six pack.

Dec 7, Top Physical Therapy News november 2011

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:01:14 GMT

1- Understanding Lymphedema - a new Online Continuing Education Course for Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists from North American Seminars

Dec 5, Elbow and Hand Pain

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:40:00 GMT

For many years I (probably monthly)would experience a stiff neck with no ability to ease the pain. I would just wait it out and it would resolve within

Nov 18, Bee Therapy (apitherapy) for MS

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:30:13 GMT

Bee sting therapy is a type of “apitherapy,” a term which refers to the use of bee products to treat medical conditions. Other forms of apitherapy include

Nov 14, case discussion on pinched nerve in shoulder

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:53:50 GMT

I had a DCR surgery on 7-6-2010. And today I have a pinched nerve in shoulder that is causing atrophy in the muscles on back of shoulder. The surgen

Nov 8, Shoulder and neck pain

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:54:47 GMT

I need some serious help. In September 2011 I underwent Carpel Tunnel surgery, whereby only my left arm was numbed. Since that time I have had severe

Nov 6, Rectus Sheath Hematoma

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 17:12:12 GMT

The terminal branches of the superior and inferior epigastric arteries course deep to the posterior aspect of the left and right rectus pillars and penetrate

Nov 6, What Is Neuropathic Pain?

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:44:26 GMT

Neuropathic pain is caused by aberrant signal processing in the peripheral or central nervous system. In other words, neuropathic pain reflects nervous

Oct 26, Top Physical Therapy News October 2011

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:09:08 GMT

Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program The Department of Physical Therapy offers a one-year Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program accredited

Oct 26, cervical vertigo

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:43:46 GMT

I have found that when I move my head backward towards my shoulders in a certain position that I become very dizzy and sometimes it is so bad the the whole

Oct 21, Physical Therapy News

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:28:19 GMT

The Latest and Best Free Collection of Physical Therapy News and Information Gathered From All Over the World

Oct 9, Exercises for Diastasis Recti

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 12:19:14 GMT

Exercises for diastasis recti improves pelvic alignment, tones the abs, flattens the abdominal wall, shortens muscle fibers, develops dynamic stability, and trains synergistic function.

Oct 2, Diastasis Recti

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 15:38:21 GMT

Diastasis recti is a separation between the left and right side of the rectus abdominis muscle, which covers the front surface of the belly area.

Sep 9, Ganglion Cyst Treatment

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:27:00 GMT

Ganglion Cyst Treatment include ultrasonic therapy, immobilization using splint, aspiration and surgery.

Sep 3, Exercise for sciatica

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 06:20:46 GMT

Important exercise for sciatica resulting from slip disc, piriformis syndrome, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, sacroiliac joint dysfunction etc.

Aug 8, Voluntary Motor Control

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:21:34 GMT

In case of hemiplegia, cerebral palsy, etc severe spasticity will make movements impossible, these movements can be graded with voluntary motor control grading.

Aug 1, myositis ossificans

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 03:37:08 GMT

myositis ossificans revealed. includes types, causes, pathology, symptomsand treatment

Jul 13, PIVD

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:22:06 GMT

PIVD - Best exercises for herniated disc, including mckenzie exercises, core stability exercises, hydrotherapy etc.