December 2015

Removal of mucus from certain parts of the lungs by using gravity and proper positioning to bring the secretions into the throat where it’s easier to remove them, is postural drainage. Segments called ‘lobes’ divide the lungs. Right lung is divided into three lobes (right upper lobe, right middle lobe and right lower lobe), while the left lung has only two lobes (left upper lobe and lower lobe).Postural drainage is one way to help breathing problems due to swelling and too much mucus in the airways of the lungs. With postural drainage, you get into a position that helps drain

Lymphedema is the swelling of limbs, which commonly occurs on the back of hands or legs. It doesn’t usually occur on the face and genitalia. Lymphedema happens due to poor function of lymphatic system or obstruction of lymphatic vessels. When there is an inability to remove lymphatic fluids, due to either genetic insufficiency or damage to the lymphatic system, one suffers from lymphedema. Lymphedema may be diagnosed by a primary care physician, general surgeon and / or vascular surgeon. A physiotherapist who has received specialized training in Complete Decongestive Therapy for Lymphedema treatment, is the best to be approached if you’re

                                                                                    Source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/35/Dystonia2010.JPG​We have all experienced involuntary muscle contractions and spasms. Some people get them right before they sleep, some people get them during sleep, and sometimes it just happens. Dystonia however, is a medical term used to describe a range of movement disorder in which an individual may have involuntary muscle contractions or spasms, which may either be sustained and

​Source:https://www.uniquerehab.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/improveyourposture_article-900x400.jpg Many people suffer from the negative effects of bad posture, yet they do not wish to make any changes until a serious issue arises. Postural dysfunction or "Poor" posture is defined as when our spine is positioned in unnatural positions, in which the curves are emphasized and this results in the joints, muscles and vertebrae being in stressful positions. This prolonged poor positioning results in a buildup of pressure on these tissues. Good posture can be maintained with the use a posture brace, posture support, posture exercises support or even posture taping. However, physiotherapy is known to improve posture. Let’s take a look at