Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which you have trouble falling or staying asleep. The condition can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long time). Acute insomnia lasts from a night to a few weeks. It is said to be Chronic when it happens at least 3 nights a week for 3 months or more. Insomnia can manifest in […]
TREATMENT OF HEMIPLEGIA: Hemiplegia is a condition caused by brain damage or spinal cord injury that leads to paralysis on one side of the body. This symptom is often a key indicator of a stroke which leads to paralysis. The patient however can’t move or control the muscles in the affected body part. This can cause […]
Trigger Finger Exercises You Can Do At Home We have previously discussed about trigger finger and already know that activities which require forceful or overuse of the fingers and thumb can predispose you to getting trigger finger. This can make simple tasks and daily activities difficult. Certain finger exercises can help to alleviate pain, inflammation […]
TREATMENT OF LIGAMENT INJURY (Anterior Cruciate Ligament – ACL Injury) The ACL is a tissue that connects the thigh bone to the shin bone at the knee. The ligaments with tendons support and stabilize movement with the knee joint. Due to wear and tear of this tissue as a result of overuse, especially in athletes […]
PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR ARTHROSCOPY: Arthroscopy refers to a slight invasive surgical process in which a small tools are inserted in the affected part of the body (such as the knee, shoulder, hip, elbow and ankle area) in order to identify and repair problems within and around a joint. Patients will require physical therapy after repair in […]
HOME EXERCISES FOR KNEE PAIN Knee pain is a common complaint that can affect people of all ages and lead to discomfort and loss of function. Knee pain can be caused by injury that could lead to torn ligaments and cartilage, infections, arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and gout. Exercises for knee pain Exercises […]
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS Musculoskeletal disorders are impairments of the body structures. These include the muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons and nerves that are impaired primarily because of work and immediate work environment. Work activities which are frequent and repetitive, or activities with awkward postures resulting in overuse and strain to nerves, ligaments, muscles, […]
How To Treat Facial Nerve Palsy Facial palsy or paralysis is caused by damage to the facial nerve which is the cranial nerve VII that supplies the muscles of the face. The facial nerve which is the seventh cranial nerve controls the muscles for facial expression, salivary function, parts of the ear and taste on parts […]
HOW TO TREAT WHIPLASH : Whiplash also called a neck sprain or strain, is an injury to your neck caused when your head is forcefully and quickly thrown backward and then forward. The injury usually involves the muscles, discs, nerves, and tendons in your neck. This motion can injure bones in the spine, disks between […]
TREATMENT OF CONCUSSION: Concussion also referred to as Mild traumatic brain injury is a condition that affects the brain’s ability to concentrate, balance, coordinate and recall memory. It usually causes severe headache for its sufferers. It arises as a result of serious blow to the head. Causes of Concussion The following are identified causes of […]
