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Neck pain is a common experience among people, but a lesser-known fact is the reason that causes it. Nerve damage and nerve pain are often symptoms of a nerve being pinched or entrapped. A pinch in the nerve, also called cervical radiculopathy is generally a consequence of injuries to structures adjacent to the nerve. A […]

Synovial joints are a group of joints that include all the large joints present in the body. The membrane, which surrounds these joints, is called the synovial membrane and is responsible for secreting fluids that aids in lubrication. When there is an inflammation in this lining, there is stiffness and pain in the joint of […]

High blood pressure is no more a rare condition. In fact, even people in their early 20s are prone to the risks of high blood pressure. Thus, high blood pressure is not a matter that can be taken lightly; it is a matter that demands urgent attention. In the absence of proper treatment, high blood […]

Pusher syndrome is a postural disorientation related disorder that is most commonly found in stroke patients. During this condition, the left or the right brain of the patient is damaged. This causes the patient to actively push away from the unaffected side, leading to a loss of postural balance. It most commonly occurs due to […]

Torticollis is a condition that occurs when the muscle that runs up and towards the back of the neck becomes tight, weakened or thickened, causing the head to tilt. This disease that affects infants is generally diagnosed within the first 2 months of their life. However, there have been exceptions where torticollis was diagnosed in […]

Toe walking, as the name suggests, is ideally a way of walking on the ball of the foot. It is a fairly common condition experienced by children who have just started to walk.Most children overcome toe-walking, but there are some children who continue to walk on their toes, even after being trained to walk properly. […]

Bell’s palsy is a type of facial paralysis that causes weakness on one side of the face. The main reason cited for this is damage to the facial nerve that controls muscles. Consequently, the face droops, there is a loss of taste and change in the system of producing saliva and tears. What causes Bell’s […]

Movement is at the heart of everything that we love to do, and if we cannot participate to the fullest in the activities that we love, simply because of difficulties in movement, then you need to undergo physical therapy sessions. What is physical therapy? Physical therapy is a branch of science that deals with rehabilitative […]

None of us are immortal or immune to injury. Thus, understanding a problem when it is getting out of hand and knowing whom to contact is necessary. Here are top situations that require the assistance of physical therapists – Chronic injury Chronic injuries often last for more than six months and are recurring in nature. […]

Chest physical therapy is a term for a group of treatments designed to improve efficiency in the respiratory system and promote expansion of the lungs. It primarily involves removing of secretions from the lungs. For some, it is a short-term treatment, while for others it may be a long- term treatment that involves performing certain […]

From excruciating back pain to neurological disorders, physical therapists have a special knack for assessing the human body and helping restore it back to optimal performance. Armed with cutting edge equipment and a huge background of knowledge, physical therapists can diagnose and treat nearly any ailment. How do they do this? Let’s find out. Manual […]

When fluids get accumulated in the space between the cells of your legs, or ankles, it causes your feet to sweat. There are various reasons as to why this can happen, some of which are quite serious, while others are minor or transient. The swelling in your legs is a condition known as peripheral edema, […]

Physical therapy, unlike common predisposition, is the science of blending physiology with exercises and not just curing people after injuries. Thus, a physical therapist should not only be remembered at the time of need. Visiting a physical therapist regularly has its own benefits. Here are some of the most common ones- Helps improve lifestyle Physical […]

When it comes to physical therapy or a physical therapist there is no end to confusion. The confusion can range from the existence of physical therapy as an actual science to what is physical therapy, to the effectiveness of physical therapy and most importantly are physical therapists any different from general physicians? The answer to […]

Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder. This means that most people on the autism spectrum have delays, differences or disorders in many areas — including gross and fine motor skills. Children on the spectrum may have low muscle tone, or may have a tough time with coordination and sports. These issues can interfere with basic […]

Earlier in 19th century, medical science involved curing diseases through drugs and surgical procedures. Over time, people realized that even though their initial problem was cured, they were still facing troubles in the form of other diseases. Several studies were conducted, and after a detailed research it was concluded that the newborn problems occurred due […]

A series of muscles and ligaments in your back hold the bones of your spinal column in place. You can strain these muscles by stretching them too far, causing tiny tears in the tissue. The muscles are then weakened, so they may not be able to hold the bones of your spinal column in place […]

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, painful, autoimmune disease from an unknown cause characterized by inflammation of the joints, especially the wrists, hands and feet. The structures around the joint can also be affected, like the tendon sheath, the bursa and tendons. This pathology causes pain, stiffness in the morning and after periods of inactivity, joint swelling […]

Sever’s Disease is common pain in the heel experienced by children and occurs when the growth plate of the heel is injured by excessive forces in early adolescence. It is equally common amongst girls and boys, both in their early puberty. Causes It usually occurs during the growth spurt of adolescence, the approximately 2-year period […]

Mallet Finger is an injury to tendon that straightens the end of a finger or thumb. In this condition the finger bends down beyond normal and cannot be straightened actively. It is also known as ‘Baseball finger’. In Mallet Finger, usually 3 types of injuries occur: The tendon is damaged, but no fractures are present; […]