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quickest way to get rid of sciatica by Shailendra Chourey

What therapy is best for obesity?

Introduction:   Physical therapy can help you from obesity and helps to lose your body weight and getting a good desired body shape. Physical therapist are qualified medical worker which can help you to lose body weight up to the desired amount. Under supervision of a  physical therapist you can do the exercise is as per the requirement.   In this  article you would come to know about how to reduce body weight with the help of Physical Therapy What health problems does an Obese person have ?  1. Shortness of breath during stair climbing or walking and get easily fatigued. 2. Recurrent problem of vertigo and unconsciousness 3. Difficulty in performing daily household activities and dependent on others, thus affecting the quality of life.  4. Disturbed overall metabolism such as * Easily prone to diabetes * Fatty liver  * Hypertension or high blood pressure * Sleep disturbances * Muscular and joint pain 5. Body shaming or feeling awkward in party and fu...

What is physical therapy of respiratory disease?

Introduction:  Physical Therapy plays a major role in recovery of patients with respiratory problems such as emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis or lung cancer, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ), pulmonary hypertension, respiratory tract infections. In this article you would come to know about the physical therapy techniques in musculoskeletal dysfunction in respiratory disease.  The person with respiratory disease has a typical posture with tightness of the pectoral chest muscle and weakness of the serratus anterior and the middle and lower fibres of the trapezius. This poor posture results in increased thoracic kyphosis and protracted position of the scapula, also position of the shoulder joint is anteriorly with the humerus in glenoid fossa. Subjective Assessment:  Initial assessment of patient with respiratory disease by a Physical therapist include questioning regarding headache, neck, shoulder or thoracic pain and any upper limb pain or paresthesia. T...

How can I make my legs heal faster after surgery?

Introduction: After a lower limb surgery it is very important to do the exercises of the part which is operated, to make the muscles stronger and once again start walking it is crucial to do Physical Therapy exercises after surgery of the leg. In this article you would come to know about the exercises of the leg after a surgery.  These exercises are designed to increase your strength and range of motion following surgery. These exercises are meant to be done in a pain free manner as much as possible and under the supervision of a physical therapist. There are some videos of exercises in this article which you can perform after a leg surgery. While you may experience some pain and discomfort during the exercises physical therapist try to work in a pain free range as much as possible. If you do experience excessive pain or discomfort while doing these exercises then immediately talk to your physical therapist to get some follow up advice. Physical therapy exercises after a leg surger...

How did Arnold meet Heather Milligan?

Heather Milligan  has been a physical therapist for 20 years. However in these 20 years, the 49 year-old has  constantly evolved her skills and expertise. Milligan founded Elite orthosports, and most of her clients are athletes and celebrities. Besides having a physical therapy degree Heather Milligan maintains 3 certifications to stay up to date with the latest breakthroughs in her field. Heather Milligan has many things in common with Arnold Schwarzenegger, including a background as an athlete. The 49 year old has been a competitive gymnast for two decades before she become a full-time Physical Therapist. Bean an  athlete gives Milligan  a different perspective toward active athletes that would otherwise be impossible to attain. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Heather Milligan have been together for a decade, the couple first met in 2012 after the 76 year old underwent shoulder surgery. Arnold had injured his shoulder while filming escape plan wit...

When should I start physical therapy after a fracture?

Introduction: Fracture is defined as a brake in the continuity of a bone. It is usually due to direct from or indirect trauma. It may occur in a disease bone following a trivial trauma  when it is termed as ''pathological fracture", the image below shows a fractured bone which is operated  On the basis of aetiology fracture can be of two type first is traumatic fracture and second is pathological fracture. Also on the basis of relationship with an external environment fracture can be a simple or closed fracture and second is compound or open fracture. Simple or close fracture-  A fracture which does not communicate with the external environment is simple or closed fracture, i.e., the overlying skin and other soft tissues are intact. Compound or open fracture- In this type the fracture communicates with the exterior through a wound over the fracture, there is a breakdown in the overlying skin and soft tissues. The following terminologies are used to descr...

physical therapy for hip joint pain

  Introduction: One of the most common musculoskeletal problem is the hip joint pain , worldwide the incidence of hip pain is increasing in part because of the ageing of population. In the united states only 84% of women suffer from hip joint pain significantly more than men. Multiple factors contribute to the increasing incidence of hip pain such as Osteoporosis or either a sudden twisting motion of the lower extremity or the impact from a fall can all leads to hip area pain. To overcome all this incidence Physical Therapy should be the first line of treatment of hip joint pain supported by medication and lifestyle changes. In this article you would come to know about Physical therapy treatment of hip joint pain,its management and prevention.   Structure of Hip Joint: The hip joint is a ball and socket joint which offers stability during weight bearing and free mobility during activities. Forces from the lower limb extremities are transmitted upward through the hips to the ...

What is myofascial pain release?

Introduction: Myofascial pain is the type of pain which is there in the muscles and connective tissue in body, caused by tightness and sensitivity of myofascial tissues. Myofascia is a type of sheath covering muscles throughout our body which helps to protect and support the muscle in some form or the other. Any injury or trauma to the muscle disrupt the myofascia sheath depending upon the extent of injury. Physical Therapy plays a important role in any type of myofascial pain to overcome it. What is Myofascial ?   Myofascial is a sheath covering muscles and supporting them throughout our body,'' Myo '' means muscle and '' fascial '' refers to the connective tissue which is a thin layer above the muscles to support and cover muscular portion of our body. Fascia is stretchable, strong and flexible, also able to move without any restrictions. When our body experience any kind of injury or trauma the fascia loses its flexibility and becomes tightened and mo...