Author: Ekta Arora (PT)
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
Sometimes we develop shoulder pain suddenly without any injury. Shoulder pain can vary from being mild to severe. It can be a dull ache or a sharp, shooting pain. The shoulder pain may occur along with the swelling, tenderness, weakness, and inability to use the arm for activities of daily living. This type of shoulder … Continue reading Sudden Shoulder Pain Without Injury Explained
Nerves carry the neural information about pain, touch, temperature, and body position from the sensors in the muscles and convey it to the brain. They also carry back the instructions on how to respond to such stimuli. Sometimes, nerves get inflamed, injured, or entrapped in soft tissue. As a result, the adhesions appear, and the … Continue reading Nerve Gliding Exercises
Headaches are of numerous types depending upon the causative factor and presentation. It is prevalent in various forms. A headache commonly occurs due to the involvement of neural, vascular, and muscular structures of the head and neck. It can also result from some chemical activity in the brain. Headache can originate from the following causes- … Continue reading 10 Causes of Headache
According to WHO, Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020. Regarding the causes of one-thirds of deaths from cancer, lack of physical activity is documented as one of the factors. Exercise has a crucial role in cancer. Some key points to know are- Researches have shown … Continue reading Cancer and Exercise
Push-ups-Get on your hands and toes, with feet slightly apart and whole body aligned in a straight line. Keeping your core tight, lower your body by bending the elbows to 90 degrees. Then push back up through your hand to the starting position. Repeat ten times.Biceps Curls- Stand with feet hip-width apart. Hold weights in your … Continue reading 7 Exercises To Strengthen Upper Body At Home
Bursa is a fluid-filled sac found between tissues like muscle, tendon, and the bone in the joint, which acts as a cushion and helps in frictionless movement of the joint. One such bursa found in the shoulder joint is called Subdeltoid bursa. It is present between the deltoid muscle and shoulder joint cavity. Inflammation of … Continue reading 6 Exercises For Subdeltoid Bursitis
Wrist Tendonitis is the inflammation of the tendons at the wrist resulting from irritation against a bony prominence, injury, overuse, or other chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, or gout. Improper workspace ergonomics is also one of the leading causes of chronic wrist tendonitis. Wrist tendons control the movement of the wrist, hand, and fingers. … Continue reading 5 Ways To Treat Wrist Tendonitis
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