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SWIMMING is an activity that refreshes you and an amazing exercise for a good physique. If you are fond of water and even experiencing back pain, you may be thinking if swimming can help alleviate that pain. The truth is that swimming may be a solution to back pain but only if done appropriately. Swimming… Continue reading Swim the Pain Away: How Swimming Can Speed Up Physiotherapy
Chondromalacia Patella is an unusual softening of the cartilage of the underside of the kneecap (patella). It causes pain in the front of the knee. Chondromalacia patellae are one of the common causes of chronic knee pain. Degeneration of cartilage due to improper knee alignment (patella) results in Chondromalacia patellae as it slides over the lower… Continue reading Chondromalacia Patella (Runner’s Knee), What is it and How to Treat It?
Technology Related Injuries Technology has been making our lives simpler by making everything easier and more convenient for us. From talking to shopping, working at our jobs, along with everything in between, technology has and still is making most of the things easier for the masses. But is technology silently killing us? Perhaps, some may… Continue reading Are We Being Injured by Our Technology?
What is concussion? The “concussion” frequently relates to “head injuries”. More transparently, concussion diagnosis is the preference over any mild traumatic head injury. The medical situation occurs due to some accidental thrust over the head or the body, which affects the brain as well. As a result, the neurological impairment leads to various physical, cognitive, emotional, and/or… Continue reading Yes, Concussions Are Treatable. But, How?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] There has been a constant evolution in the sports world. Not only professional athletes, but also others leave no stones unturned to try innovative ways to keep fit. However, at times, the entire fitness regime causes some kind of injury. In cases as such, we use athletic taping over the injured part that reduces the discomfort and… Continue reading Athletic Taping
Understanding push to pull strength ratio In this context, it is essential to discuss the comprehensive strength training program which should address the entire body. It is usually imbalanced in a way that dedicates more overall training volume to the areas of your body where you are trying to develop the most. The term ‘pull double… Continue reading Push to Pull Strength Ratio: Should You Pull Double What You Press?
Dry needling Dry needling is a rapid and short-term needling procedure used to specifically target muscular “trigger points”. Similar to acupuncture, it does not include traditional Chinese medicine which involves the injection of needles to stimulate the flow of energy (or chi) through meridian channels. It is quite similar to acupuncture as they both involve… Continue reading What is dry needling? – Is it an effective technique for targeting neuro-musculoskeletal injuries?
Despite advancements in medical and surgical procedures, many athletes find it difficult to return to sports after an ACL reconstruction, which is the anterior cruciate ligament located in the knee. Less than 50% of the athletes can regain their pre-injury level of performance. And for people who have returned to their sport, relapse of the… Continue reading Returning to sport after a knee surgery
The connection between the body’s balance and the core strength has been keenly observed in the field of physiotherapy for many years. The core or the trunk part of the body contains several important muscles that work together in preventing severe physical injuries such as lower back pain, balance, or walking disorders. If the core… Continue reading Does increasing core strength improve balance
If you do less exercise or activity you will become lethargic. Your muscles will become weak and lose bulk including the muscles you need for breathing and the large muscles in your legs and arms. You will become more breathless as you do less activity. If you continue to be inactive you will feel worse,… Continue reading What happens with lack of physical activity?
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