Author: Ekta Arora (PT)
The Ankle joint is formed by the two bones of the lower leg and the foot. Fractures and sprains are common causes of ankle pain caused by injury. But many times, ankle pain results from non-traumatic causes. Osteoarthritis -Osteoarthritis of the ankle joint results from degeneration of the cartilage, which leads to pain, stiffness, and … Continue reading 7 Causes Of Sudden Ankle Pain Without Injury
A Rotator cuff is a group of muscles running from shoulder blade to upper part of the upperarm bone. These muscles play a crucial role in the stabilization of the shoulder joint and mobility of the shoulder. Rotator cuff pain occurs when the rotator cuff tendons get impinged under the shoulder joint or get strained … Continue reading 6 Easy Stretches For Rotator Cuff
COVID-19 can cause lung complications like pneumonia, in which the lungs are inflamed and filled with fluid. As a result, the breathing becomes difficult and laboured. In severe cases, it can lead to ARDS, acute respiratory distress syndrome, which is a respiratory failure due to low oxygen levels and the patient needs ventilator support. The … Continue reading 4 Best Breathing Exercises For COVID-19
Stiff neck can result from injury to the muscle or ligament around the neck. Neck stretches help in reducing tension in the neck muscles and in decreasing neck pain. These stretches also improve the flexibility of the neck musculature and improve neck posture. Chin to Chest-Bend your neck forward to bring your chin to your … Continue reading 7 Best Stretches For Stiff Neck
Walking has numerous health benefits. It is the simplest form of low-impact exercise that can be done by anyone, anywhere. Walking improves cardiovascular fitness and reduces the risk of heart diseases.Walking has shown improvements in muscle strength and endurance. It helps in the toning of leg and abdominal muscles. If you swing your arms while … Continue reading 10 Amazing Benefits Of Walking
The knee joint is a weight-bearing joint and is prone to wear and tear with aging. This wear and tear results in knee pain, which is very prevalent. The cartilage surrounding the joint surfaces deteriorates as we grow old or due to repetitive stress, trauma, or injury to the knee joint. Being overweight or obese … Continue reading 8 Tips For Healthy Knees
Hip flexor muscles majorly include iliacus and psoas major, collectively known as the iliopsoas. Other muscles helping in hip flexion are the rectus femoris, sartorius, and tensor fascia lata(TFL). The primary function of hip flexors is lifting your knee to your chest and bending at the hips. These muscles help you in walking and kicking. … Continue reading 5 Best Hip Flexor Stretches
Runner's Knee is also known as Patello Femoral Pain Syndrome(PFPS). It is commoner in females because of the broader pelvis. Runner's knee causes pain under or around the front of the kneecap. Pain occurs when running, kneeling, squatting, and climbing or descending stairs. The clicking sound of the kneecap is heard with knee movement. Risk … Continue reading 9 Exercises For Runner’s Knee
Dorsal wrist pain is the pain at the backside of the wrist. It can result from several causes ranging from a small ganglion cyst, injuries to the tendon, ligament injuries, fracture of the carpal bones, dislocation of carpal bones, and dorsal wrist impingement syndrome. In dorsal wrist impingement syndrome, the joint capsule gets inflamed and … Continue reading 7 Stretches For Dorsal Wrist Pain
Dizziness is a feeling of being lightheaded, unsteady, or off-balance. It may or may not occur with a headache. Dizziness worsens by walking, standing up, or moving your head. Hence, it interferes with the activities of daily living. Dizziness is a symptom and not a disease. It can have a gradual or sudden onset and … Continue reading 11 Causes Of Dizziness
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