Author: Ekta Arora (PT)
Sleep is an integral part of our life. It is crucial for the functioning and restoration of the body. It is a partially-conscious state, regulated by a sleep center in the brain, the Suprachiasmatic nucleus(SCN) in Hypothalamus. It affects the circadian rhythm to regulate sleep. The more you are awake, the stronger is the sleep … Continue reading Understanding Sleep
What are Scalenes? Scalene muscles are a group of three muscles that originates from the cervical spine and attaches to 1st two ribs. They are located on the lateral side of the neck bilaterally. They have a significant role in the side bending and the anterior bending of the neck. Scalene muscles also act as … Continue reading Scalene Muscle and Neck Pain
Pelvic Floor Muscles- The pelvic floor is formed by the piriformis muscle at the back of the pelvis, obturator internus muscle on the sides, and levator ani muscle at the base of the pelvis. The pelvic floor supports the visceral and pelvic organs. Along with the core muscles, they help in stabilizing the spine. The … Continue reading 4 Things You Need To Know About Hypertonic Pelvic Floor
Alzheimer's disease is a disease of the brain impacting the functions of memory, thinking, language, reasoning, and orientation to time and place. Persons with Alzheimer's disease also have mood changes and anxiety. They can become irritable when their routine alters. All these declines in functions disrupt one's ability to perform their daily task. The person … Continue reading 11 FACTS ABOUT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
What is Chronic Back Pain? Chronic back pain is the pain in the back that lasts for 12 weeks or more. There is a constant dull ache or sharp, shooting pain. Usually, chronic back pain lasts for a year. About 10% of back pain cases are of chronic back pain. Chronic back pain typically starts … Continue reading 7 Causes Of Chronic Back Pain
What is Sciatica? Sciatica is the pain that occurs along the course of the sciatic nerve. It occurs due to compression of the nerve and results in lower back pain radiating down to the back of the legs. This pain is usually sharp and shooting. Numbness in the leg and pins and needles sensation is … Continue reading 4 Stretches For Sciatica In Pregnancy
Hand tremors are repetitive, rhythmic shaking movements of hands that are not under one's control. It can be due to a movement disorder, brain dysfunction, or symptom of some underlying medical condition. Several types of tremors affect different body parts occur due to various pathologies. Hand tremors are of two types-Resting Tremors and Action Tremors. … Continue reading 9 Exercises For Hand Tremors
Rheumatoid Arthritis(RA) is an autoimmune disorder. In RA, the immune system starts attacking bodies own healthy lining of the joints. It is more prevalent in females and has a hereditary component. It is a chronic disease.Most commonly, RA affects the wrist, finger joints, and feet. The joints become painful and stiff. Stiffness is there in … Continue reading 10 Facts About Rheumatoid Arthritis
The hip joint is a ball and socket type of joint with a great deal of mobility. It connects the lower limbs to the back and plays a significant role in weight transfer. Deep muscles of the hip are great stabilizers of the hip along with several ligaments. Stronger hips are of great significance. They … Continue reading 8 Best Hip-Strengthening Exercises
Gluteal muscles are the muscles of the hip. Out of the three glute muscles, the gluteus medius muscle is commonly affected in gluteal tendinopathy. It is due to overuse or degeneration. Gluteus tendinopathy is common in players in jumping sports and runners. It also affects people with a sedentary lifestyle. Weak gluteus medius muscle and … Continue reading 6 Exercises For Gluteal Tendinopathy
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