How Physical Therapy Can Help Maintaining Your Fitness?
Source: https://thepilatescenterrhinebeck.com/images/phocagallery/slider/P7090053.jpg We all love to stay fit and in shape. However, just like global warming, procrastination is a major
Improve Core Stability with Physiotherapy
What is the core of our body? The core is often referred to as the powerhouse, the foundation on which all limb movements are based on. For top athletes, maintaining and strengthening their core strength is extremely vital. Sports people have to continually work on developing and maintaining their core stability and use it as the foundation to physically develop and meet the challenges of their respective sports. What are your core muscles? The group of muscles that surround the spine and abdomen, and support them like a corset. By being able to activate and control these core muscles we can give
Physiotherapy for Paralysis
If paralysis has clouded your dreams, physiotherapy is your silver lining. What is paralysis? Paralysis is a condition where there is loss of muscle use in any particular part of the body. As a result, the patient is not able to move the affected body part properly. People suffering from paralysis also tend to lose all kind of sensations in the affected areas of the body. They may not notice a pin, or a hot object pressed against the paralyzed limb. What causes paralysis? Paralysis is a disruption caused due to the inability of receiving signals from your brain to your affected body parts.
How Can Physiotherapy Remedy Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Image Source: https://www.jaaos.org/content/9/2/99/F11.expansion The ulnar nerve is a single nerve that arises from a group of nerves called the brachial plexus. It runs down the inner aspect of the arm, behind a bony prominence on the inner side of the elbow called the medial epicondyle. And, it runs all the down to the hand, supplying sensation to the muscles of the forearm and hand along the way. The procedure performed to move the ulnar nerve from behind the medial epicondyle to a suitable position where it is not irritated or pinched by this bony prominence is known as Ulnar Nerve Transposition. Transposition
Physiotherapy for Spine Alignment
For diagnosing spinal alignment, posture and movement of your spine will be assessed. If there are issues causing or adding more pain to your problems, postural re-alignment will be included as a part of your treatment. Generally, postural alignment includes identifying any tight or weak muscles that may be causing you to maintain a poor posture. Also, any joint stiffness or hypermobility can cause poor posture. Your physiotherapist will assess the straightness of the spinal segments and assess the ilium in the pelvis in the case of an ‘upslip’, ‘downslip’ or ‘rotation’ which is a common cause of pain. Manual Therapy Our professional