TREATMENT OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS : Arthritis is a painful condition that usually swells and stiffens the joints, making it very difficult if not impossible to bend. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic type that occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body’s tissues. This condition can affect more than just your joints. In some […]
CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF STROKE : Stroke usually occurs when there is shortage , interruption or reduction in blood supply to part of the brain which prevents brain tissues from getting oxygen and enough nutrients to function, causing brain cells to die in minutes. In addition, it is a medical emergency, and needs urgent treatment […]
Solution To Joint Stiffness : Joint stiffness is the sensation of difficulty in moving a joint or the apparent loss of range of motion of a joint. Joint stiffness often accompanies joint pain and/or swelling. It can be caused by injury or disease of the joint and is a common finding in arthritis conditions. Joint […]
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. Insomnia is said to be Chronic when it happens at least 3 nights a week for 3 months or more. Most cases of insomnia […]
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 […]
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 […]