Author: Ekta Arora (PT)
The Hamstring muscle that runs on the back of your thigh helps in knee bending and works closely with the glute muscles to extend the hip. Tight Hamstrings can result from a variety of reasons, ranging from lack of physical activity, genetically or naturally short hams, overworked hamstrings, weak core muscles, weak glutes, weak hamstrings … Continue reading 3 Things You Should Know About Tight Hamstrings
Lateral foot pain is the pain on the outer side of your foot. It can be acute or chronic and may be accompanied by swelling, tenderness, instability, and difficulty with walking. It can primarily result from the following causative factors- Ankle Sprain or injury to the lateral collateral ligament of the ankle is the most … Continue reading 10 Causes Of Lateral Foot Pain
1.) Metatarsalgia is a condition affecting the metatarsals of the foot. Metatarsals are the bones in the foot, which connect the toes to the rest of the foot. Metatarsalgia affects the head of the metatarsals, called the ball of the foot, which becomes inflamed and painful. The ball of the feet has a significant role … Continue reading 8 Facts About Metatarsalgia
Brisk walking is an aerobic exercise. It is a moderate-intensity workout. 2. Brisk walking can be quantified by walking speed or the number of steps taken in a minute. According to the studies, cadence(number of steps/ min) of 100 or more gives you a moderate-intensity workout. In terms of walking speed, 5-6km/hour is considered good … Continue reading 7 Things You Need To Know About BRISK WALKING
Pain in the neck and shoulder is encountered by everyone at some stage of their life. This pain can be mild or sharp, shooting pain. It may be accompanied by tingling or numbness in the arms. More commonly, it is caused by soft tissue injuries of the muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the neck and … Continue reading 6 Exercises For Neck And Shoulder Pain
The knee joint is a complex and weight-bearing joint that helps you stand and walk around. A painful knee can interfere with mobility and affect the activities of daily living. Pain in the back of the knee can stem up from a large variety of causes, depending on the structure involved. Hamstring Strain or hamstring … Continue reading 11 Causes Of Pain In The Back Of Knee
WHAT IS A BURPEE? Burpees is a type of high-intensity exercise that makes use of body-weight as resistance. It involves both the upper body and the lower body. It is a complex exercise that involves several sequences of movements done one after the other. HOW TO DO BURPEES? The classic burpee is a four-step exercise- … Continue reading 4 Things You Need To Know About BURPEES
The population is growing at a rapid rate. With the advancement of healthcare services, the geriatric population is also increasing. According to WHO, the number of people aged 60 and over will increase to 2.1 billion in 2050. Elderly care is cardinal for the physical, mental, and social well-being of the geriatric population. Elderly care … Continue reading 10 Best Elderly Care Tips
Supraspinatus is one of the muscles of the rotator cuff. It is a major stablizer of the shoulder joint. It also counteracts the gravitational force pulling the upper limb downward by its weight. It acts as a primary muscle responsible for the initiation of arm lift sideways. Supraspinatus Tendinitis is usually caused by impingement of … Continue reading 4 Best Exercises For Supraspinatus Tendinitis
Cool-Down exercises are often neglected by many. These exercises are essential to get the full benefits of your workout, to recover optimally from the exercise session, and to prevent post-exercise muscle soreness. Cooldown allows the body to ease back to its natural resting state. Stretching is a key component of cool-down exercises, which help muscles … Continue reading 4 Best Cool-Down Exercises
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