Parkinson's disease It is a common neurodegenerative disorder of later stages of life with generalized slowing of movements called as...

BURNS and the role of Physical therapy Burns can be debilitating injuries, both physically and psychologically. The tightening of the...

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an inflammatory connective tissue disease with variable manifestations. It is an autoimmune...

MIME THERAPY A mime is a form of performance art, which uses non-verbal expression to convey a story. Mime corporeal, a specific type of...

Facial palsy is caused by damage to the facial nerve (the 7th cranial nerve) that supplies the muscles of the face. Types: There are two...

Trendelenberg gait It is caused by a unilateral weakness of the hip abductors, mostly the gluteal musculature. This weakness could be due...

Dinner fork deformity is due to colle’s fracture in which the fracture of the distal radius in forearm with dorsal(posterior) and radial...

Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition in which one or more fingers become permanently bent in a flexed position. It is a benign,...

Rocktape is a revolutionary type of therapeutic kinesiology taping product designed to aid in the treatment and healing of various sports...

Postural vertical refers to an individual's perception of upright orientation which is established by the visual, vestibular, and...

As discussed previously in our earlier post, Swayback posture is characterized by hips that are pushed forward, exaggerated curves in the...

Swayback posture Swayback posture leads to: The Swayback posture exhibits as: Physical Therapy Management involves: Educating postural...

Breathing is a complex process involving the lungs, diaphragm, and intercostal muscles When you have healthy lungs, breathing is natural...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), rehabilitation is one of the essential components of Universal Health Coverage (UHC),...

Cold injuries and illnesses usually affect military personnel, traditional winter-sport athletes, and outdoor-sport athletes, like those...

What is multiple Sclerosis? It is an autoimmune disorder that affects the central nervous system (CNS). When a person has an autoimmune...

A muscle spasm is a sudden, involuntary movement in one or more muscles. Cause Muscle pain, fatigue, overuse Other causes include: stress...

How do they differ in their effects? When should we use them? When should we avoid them? Alternating cold and heat When cold is applied...

The word ‘osteoporosis’ means ‘porous bone. It is a disease that weakens bones, and puts one at a greater risk for sudden and unexpected...

A ganglion cyst or a Bible cyst is a benign swelling or bulge that often appears around or on joints and tendons in the hand or foot. A...