Author: Ekta Arora (PT)
Loss of muscle mass and strength is known as Sarcopenia. The loss of muscle mass involves both a reduction in the number of muscle fibers and a decrease in their size. Sarcopenia is an undeniable fact of aging and is more pronounced after 70 years of age. Many factors contribute to this age-related loss of … Continue reading 12 Best Strength Exercises For Elderly
Neck pain is quite prevalent. It is commonly caused by poor posture like forward-head and rounded shoulders, which increases stress on the neck, and leads to chronic or recurrent neck pain. The good news is that you can make your neck flexible and stronger, which in turn will help you to prevent neck pain and … Continue reading 6 Best Neck Stretches For Pain Relief
Swollen fingers can result from many reasons. It can result from inflammation of tissues or joints or fluid built up in tissues or joints. It can also result from trauma or infection. Let's explore some of the common causes of swollen fingers. Trauma or injury to the hand and fingers is common. It can injure … Continue reading 9 Causes Of Swollen Fingers
A lumbar strain occurs when paraspinal muscle fibers or tendons are overstretched or torn. Lumbar strain accounts for the majority of the lower back pain of mechanical origin. It may result from a single episode of heavy weight lifting or sudden twisting motion of the lower back, or chronic repetitive stress, especially in people with … Continue reading 6 Stretches For Lumbar Strain
Ulnar wrist pain is pain on the side of your wrist opposite the thumb. It is common. There are eight small bones in the wrist area which connect to metacarpals in the hand and the forearm bones. Ulnar wrist pain is accompanied by decreased motion and reduced grip strength. There might be a clicking or … Continue reading Ulnar Wrist Pain
The levator scapulae is a muscle of the upper neck and back. It extends from just below the head to attach to the scapula, a triangular bone in the upper back. Levator Scapulae are twin muscles running on either side of the neck. The function of levator scapulae is to elevate and retract the scapula, … Continue reading Levator Scapulae Pain
The rotator cuff consists of a group of four muscles that surround the shoulder joint, and are responsible for rotating and lifting the arm. These muscles originate in the shoulder blade or scapula and attach to the head of the humerus, and play a critical role in stabilizing the shoulder joint. The rotator cuff pain … Continue reading 7 Best Rotator Cuff Pain Stretches
Good balance is a necessity. Without it, you can not do simple daily tasks like walking. Improved balance makes movement function good, increases body awareness, and improves your capability to do a variety of workouts smoothly. Balance is of two types-Static and Dynamic. Static balance is the ability to maintain postural stability in fixed body … Continue reading Top 7 Balance Exercises
HIIT workout, also known as High-Intensity Interval Training, is a kind of training that involves short bursts of high-intensity training alternating with less intense recovery periods. How to do a HIIT Workout? HIIT workout is flexible. There are several ways to do a HIIT workout. It can be done without equipment or with equipment, the … Continue reading HIIT Workout
Balance is an essential but most overlooked skill that is a must for basic everyday tasks. Eyes, semicircular canals in inner ears, and proprioceptors in the foot help to retain our balance. These three sensory contributors work harmoniously to maintain the balance of our body. Visual cues from our eyes give us information about where … Continue reading Test your balance at home
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