The Importance of doing meditation on regular basis during the pandemic

During this time of utter uncertainty, it is not just about stress and anxiety that we have to get rid of; it is about giving our life meaning, sustaining peace with ourselves. Something we can attain through meditation but why is meditation important?  Meditation opens an opportunity for personal growth, contemplation, and rectification on how… Continue reading The Importance of doing meditation on regular basis during the pandemic

Yes, Concussions Are Treatable. But, How?

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?

Athletic Taping

[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

Push to Pull Strength Ratio: Should You Pull Double What You Press?

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?

What is dry needling? – Is it an effective technique for targeting neuro-musculoskeletal injuries?

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?

Returning to sport after a knee surgery

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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

Does increasing core strength improve balance

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

Can a physiotherapist help you with ankle sprains?

Although a very common musculoskeletal injury, ankle sprains can be very painful and a physiotherapist is equipped to see the extent of the injury. An injured ankle means that if you put too much pressure on the area, it can lead to long-term damage. This could happen while playing outdoor sports or when you accidentally… Continue reading Can a physiotherapist help you with ankle sprains?

TMJ PAIN

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The Temporomandibular joint is a sliding hinge joint that connects your jaw to your skull. It is present on both sides of your jaw.The joint connects mandible in the lower jaw and temporal bone, in the side of the skull.  The TMJ helps in movement of the jaw while talking and chewing. How do you… Continue reading TMJ PAIN

MASSAGE THERAPY

MASSAGE THERAPY

Massage therapy is done by people to help get rid of pain and for general well being. It is done by manipulation of soft tissues of our body. Massage therapy helps relax the stressed muscles and thus provide comfort to the patients. Massage as a practice has been used to treat physical distress for the… Continue reading MASSAGE THERAPY