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- Faster Recovery from Joint Replacement or Implanted Prosthetic Surgery - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukThe last 20-30 years have witnessed a marked increase in total joint replacement procedures with excellent results. Total or partial hip and knee replacements are the most common, with more than 1 million Americans having one of these procedures each year. The main complication is aseptic ...
Views: 8798(2 votes) - Find the best place for deprivation spa in Seattle - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2017 from Clark SmithTo get relief from unwanted stress or anxiety is being easy with latest and innovative therapies developed to revive your well-being. Stress is being the part of life and you can get relief from it through the uniquely developed therapies. Sensory deprivation and floatation are the therapies ...
Views: 804 - What is Foot Drop Definition Its Causes Symptoms Physical Therapy for Foot Drop Exercises With Long Term Outlook - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2017 from Leon EdwardWhat is Foot Drop? Foot drop is a paralysis or weakness of muscles that causes difficulty in lifting the forefoot. This leads to an abnormal walking pattern, with the forefoot dragging along the ground. People with foot drop often compensate by lifting the knee higher while walking. Foot ...
Views: 2537(1 vote) - The Amazing Benefits Of Getting Into A Weight Loss Retreat - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2016 from James SmithIn the present world, most of the people are leading a hectic lifestyle. They are working hard and not able to lead a healthy lifestyle. Most of them are also gaining weight due to these issues. Although they are trying different programs, the fact is that, they are not able to obtain effective ...
Views: 1028 - Have a Muscle Cramp!!! What to do? Here's your Thing - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Vibhor vermaEveryone have to experience a muscle cramp at some point in time – from professional athletes to physically active persons. A muscle cramp is a sudden, intense pain that results in an inability to move an area of your body. It can occur at any time of the day and while you are performing any ...
Views: 786 - It's That Nagging Backache That Has Been Bothering You Again! - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2016 from Harshad JethraIt's that nagging backache that has been bothering you again. Backaches are nothing to give a thought about, if they choose to leave in some time, just as they show up without a warning. People have backaches, but often don't choose to give too much of a consideration. However, ...
Views: 1030 - Some Simple Ways to Get Over Everyday Bodyaches - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2016 from Harshad JethraWe have all suffered from bouts of body ache. We often find that once someone is 40, he or she is likely to suffer from random body aches at times, more often when the individual is working. Most often, the body ache is likely to leave by itself over time. But when it lasts longer, it could ...
Views: 947 - The importance of physical rehabilitation in pregnancy - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from Rezarta StenaPregnancy and childbirth are the most important and delicate moments of a woman life. The body, bodily functions and its emotional areas undergo some changes to allow a child's development and then the childbirth. The change more visible during this period is the pregnancy weight gain about ...
Views: 771(1 vote) - How to Treat the Six Most Commonly Occurring Sports Injuries - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2016 from Sagar MandanMost sporting activity does involve stressing the body to its maximum and beyond; so much so that it is common for sportsmen to sustain injuries. Usually, certain body parts are more stressed with some activities than with others and that special care should be placed on caring for such body ...
Views: 1002(1 vote) - TREATING ISSUES LYING WITH SPINAL CORD - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2016 from Gaurav GautamSpinal cord injury causes damage to the spinal cord and can lead to the extremely serious type of trauma which may last longer and affect the day to day lifestyle of the patient. Spine clinic in Delhi has been providing the right treatment for patients with minor to severe damage to the spine. ...
Views: 863 - Get Over the Pain Caused by a Sore Back From Sitting or Driving With Ease - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2016 from Harshad JethraWelcome to the magical world of physical therapy, a science and a healing art that has been in prominence since hundreds of years. Medical science may have undergone a vast change over the years, but physical therapy still finds a large number of takers. The art form has been practiced by ...
Views: 1010 - Sports and Injuries - Best Spine Physiotherapist - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2016 from Gaurav GautamPain and Gain is a very common quote used in the field of sports, which means simply that you have to go through certain amount of pain to achieve better and gain great accolades in your respective sport. Sportsperson go through vigorous training and long hours of activity in field or the area ...
Views: 1056 - Neck Traction: For A Very Holistic Approach towards Healing! - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2016 from Harshad JethraThe neck comfort is a new innovation; it’s a neck traction device that provides clinical grade traction. By using the neck comforter, you can easily soothe the neck muscles by stretching, and heal even severe neck pain. This improves your posture, decompresses the spine and greatly improves ...
Views: 1076 - How Well Would A Neck Comforter Work To Reduce The Stress On Neck And Spine? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2016 from Harshad JethraHeadaches, fatigue, trouble sleeping and even problems in your arms are just some of the many painful conditions that may be caused by tight muscles and pinched nerves in your neck. That’s why so many people suffer unnecessarily. Most often, treatment only matches the symptom but fails to target ...
Views: 1017 - Neck And Shoulder Pains Are All Stories Of The Past! - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2016 from Harshad JethraDo you suffer from neck and shoulder pain, pinched nerves or have headaches? Do tight neck muscles cause sleeping troubles or pain into your arms? If your answer is yes to any of these, you are not alone. Day after day, millions of people just like you suffer these same problems. And until ...
Views: 946 - Neck Comforter- A Great Way to Soothe a Stiff Neck and Increase Mobility - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2016 from Harshad JethraEvery day, millions of people across the world suffer from a stiff neck, pain in shoulders or a pinched nerve in the neck which causes headaches and dizziness. These are commonplace problems and just about every single one of adults has suffered from neck pain at some or the other point of in ...
Views: 996 - Know Most Effective Spine Treatments for Spinal Cord Injuries - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2016 from Gaurav GautamLamentably, there's no real way to turn around harm to the spinal cord. In any case, specialists are persistently taking a shot at new medicines for spine treatment, including prostheses and prescriptions that may advance nerve cell recovery or enhance the capacity of the nerves that stay after ...
Views: 858 - 4 Ways Restoring Mobility Can Help a Person's Mental Health - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2016 from Anica OaksWhen an individual loses his or her mobility, that’s not the only thing that is lost. Individuals who were once able to move about as they pleased and transport themselves at will had freedom, power, and even purpose, each of which can take a toll on mental health if you don’t have them. So just ...
Views: 1214 - Decompression Back Belt - Physical Therapy for the Spine - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2016 from Harshad JethraIf you have been suffering from backache, physical therapy is sure to work very well for you. Physical therapy is useful for healing all strains of backache, irrespective of whether the pain has occurred without any particular cause, or if it is caused due to a more serious underlying factor, ...
Views: 1176 - Hemiparesis Overview After A Stroke or TBI with Associated Conditions and Initial Care You Should Expect With Tips on Rehab and Communication - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2019 from Leon EdwardHemiparesis is a medical term that refers to weakness in one side of the body. “Hemi” means half and “paresis” means weakness. It is also associated with the medical term hemiplegia, which means paralysis of one side of the body. For individuals affected with hemiparesis, there is still ...
Views: 3108(2 votes) - Delhi Pain Management Centre: The Best Place to Heal Knee Pain - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2016 from jacklin jotWith regards to treating knee torment, there is a wide range of choices that are accessible. Knee Pain Treatment is critical in helping a large number of individuals either wipe out or adapt to their knee issue. It is urgent to build up a project that objectifies the foundation of their knee. In ...
Views: 989 - Home Traction Devices: Letting You Save Trouble - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2016 from Harshad JethraPhysical Therapy is a remarkable way to heal the body from a host of musculoskeletal afflictions, which could affect the back, the neck or any of the joints. This also works for many problems affecting our bones and muscles. The therapy is very often based on the principle of decompression ...
Views: 905 - Health Issues after Traumatic Brain Injury or Severe Head Injuries - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2017 from Leon EdwardWhat Is a Traumatic Brain Injury? A traumatic brain injury (TBI) comes in two forms. Either a violent blow to the head causes the brain to strike the inside of the skull, or an object penetrates the brain. This kind of injury can be very serious. It may cause bleeding or swelling of the brain ...
Views: 1166(1 vote) - Simple Ways to Heal a Sore Back - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2016 from Harshad JethraPhysical Therapy may broadly be seen a science or a healing methodology, and is a combination of physiology with some exercises which make the muscles stronger, supple and better placed to support the body for its everyday functioning. Physical therapy is highly effective for all types of ...
Views: 847(1 vote) - Decompression Belt: An Effective Home Traction Device to Heal Herniated Discs and Sciatic Leg Pain - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2016 from Harshad JethraHerniated disc is also called slipped disc or a ruptured disc. It is the leading cause of lower back pain, and related conditions like sciatica or leg pain. This is a commonplace condition, and while 80% of people suffer from lower back pain at some or the other point of time in their lives, a ...
Views: 1311 - The Neck Comforter: A Perfect Way to Overcome a Host of Conditions Associated With Cervical Nerves - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2016 from Harshad JethraOne of the most significant parts of the cervical anatomy is the cervical nerves. In the cervical spine, there are seven vertebrae and eight cervical nerves, which are designated as C1 to C8. Cervical nerves C1 to C7 emerge above the vertebrae C1 to C7 respectively, while the cervical nerve C8 ...
Views: 865 - Our Spinal Anatomy: Causes of Backaches - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Harshad JethraOur spinal anatomy is unique, and it comprises of strong bones. Ligament and tendons in our back are flexible, and the back also has large muscles and highly sensitive nerves. The human spine has been designed in such a way that it can be very strong, and this is necessary, so that the spine ...
Views: 874 - Backache and Its Causes - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Harshad JethraBackache is commonplace, and everyone has been afflicted by the same at some or the other point of time in his life. Research has shown that nearly 80% of adults are afflicted by bouts of backache, at least once in their lifetime. And after common colds, backache is the most prevalent and ...
Views: 908 - Cervical Traction: The Best Way to Heal a Sore Neck - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Harshad JethraTraction is a centuries old treatment that has been administered by chiropractors for healing conditions like a sore neck or a sore back. Alternately, traction therapy may be used for decompressing any of the ailing joints. Who Can Use Traction Therapy Traction may broadly be seen as ...
Views: 1057 - ACCIDENT REHABILITATION - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2016 from Alliance Rehab & Physical TherapyFollowing an accident, Rehabilitation is the way to restore to good health and useful life. After you being injured in an accident, rehabilitation put you on the road to recover and move on with your life. Getting on with your life sooner after being injured in an accident is not that ...
Views: 750 - Severe Head Injuries Don’t Always Lead to Dementia But You Need to Be Aware of these Signs - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2017 from Leon EdwardAfter a sever head injury, A person who may be suffering from a Traumatic Brain Injury, also known as a TBI and experience mild or significant short-term memory loss. However, loss of short-term memory does not mean that the individual is automatically a candidate for developing dementia or ...
Views: 1266 - Understanding Head Injury Care and Rehabilitation Plan Detail Steps With Options and Resources that TBI affected and Families Need to Know - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2017 from Leon EdwardCare after Brain Injury After the onset of injury, the first course of treatment will be at the hospital. Imaging studies will examine the brain to look for trauma or dysfunction. A CT (computerized tomography) scan examines the brain structures. This imaging study will reveal an area of ...
Views: 2142 - Tips After a Stroke or Traumatic Brain Injury Resulting in Hemiparesis and Minimizing Impact on Daily Life - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2019 from Leon EdwardWith hemiparesis, daily life is obviously affected. Exercise at home and assistive aids will help to increase mobility and improve independence. Repeated practice of regular daily activity increases body control and coordination for daily tasks. Individuals with hemiparesis learn to perform ...
Views: 2677(1 vote) - Narcissistic Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2016 from Darlene LancerSince writing Codependency for Dummies, countless people contact me about their unhappiness and difficulties in dealing with a difficult loved one, frequently a narcissistic partner or parent who is uncooperative, selfish, cold, and often abusive. Partners of narcissists feel torn between their ...
Views: 1514(2 votes) - How do I know if I have whiplash? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2016 from Advanced Work Rehab CenterPain Can Be Endured And Defeated Only If You Understand The Cause Behind It. Denied Or Feared, It Grows. Pain Is Temporary, Quitting Lasts Forever, Don’t Quit With Pain, Know It And Say No To It … Learn What Our Therapist At The Advanced Work Rehab Center Can Do Get You Back On Your Feet ...
Views: 777(1 vote) - Preventing and Treating Sports Injuries - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from accessible Physical TherapyWe Cannot Teach People Anything; We Can Only Help Them Discover It Within Themselves!!! Exercise is an important part of life in order to become or stay healthy. For many people, sports are a fun way of burning extra calories, socializing and getting fit. Unfortunately, this also means the ...
Views: 687(1 vote) - 6 Ways to Relieve Achy Joints - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2016 from Margaux DiazAchy joints can be very uncomfortable not to mention the pains which can get unbearable. Managing these pains is the best way to relieve and also to improve the health of the joints. Joint pains result from a number of factors like injury, infection, trauma or even arthritis. Your joints are ...
Views: 1353 - All You need to know about Physical Therapy - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2016 from Alliance Rehab & Physical TherapyDespite The Advancing Science Of Medicine, Patient Care Still Involves A Great Deal Of Art And Heart. Physical therapy is an integral part of healthcare services in the 21st century. This dynamic profession is dedicated to identifying the highest functional potential of the individual client ...
Views: 771 - Expediting the Return to Work Process Using Work Conditioning/Hardening - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2016 from Advanced Work Rehab CenterThe Advanced Work Rehab Center defines Work Hardening and Work Conditioning programs as goal-oriented and job-specific programs developed to improvise the biomechanical, cardiovascular and neuromuscular demands of the injured workers job. The Work Hardening and Work Conditioning programs make ...
Views: 909 - Rehabilitation of Peripheral Nerve Injuries - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2016 from accessible Physical TherapyIt May Be Necessary To Encounter The Defeats, So You Can Know Who You Are, What You Can Rise From, How You Can Still Come Out Of It !!! Proper management of peripheral nerve injuries requires an understanding of the distribution and function of nerves, the mechanisms of nerve injury, and an ...
Views: 753(1 vote) - Tips for Relieving Your Back Pain - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2016 from Alliance Rehab & Physical TherapyTake heart; you're not alone. Almost every American suffers from back pain at some point in his or her life. Maybe you lifted something heavy or swung a golf club a little too enthusiastically. Or maybe you've been hunched over a desk or computer for two weeks, battling a deadline. Whatever ...
Views: 664 - Work Related Injuries and Rehabilitation - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2015 from Advanced Work Rehab CenterINJURED ON THE JOB? WE’LL GET YOU BACK TO WORK SOON. When you are experiencing pain or a decline in performance unique to a work-related injury, it makes sense to seek a highly trained professional – someone who can help you return to work using cutting-edge techniques that are supported by ...
Views: 881 - Ayurvedic treatment for Pellegrini stieda syndrome with Diet and Exercise - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanKnee pain is a common problem that can occur due to many reasons. One such reason for the knee pain is knee injury. In general, knee injury is of many different types. Out of the many different types of knee injuries, injury on the medial side of the knee is the rare form of knee injury. In this ...
Views: 1643(1 vote) - Golf Workout Tips With Specific Strengthening and Flexibility Exercise for Golf Fitness - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2019 from Leon EdwardMake no mistake about it, golf is a sport and it demands a certain amount of athleticism. With that said, there are certain aspects of playing golf that can be improved through directed exercising. Most of these exercises are designed to improve overall performance while others are designed to ...
Views: 745 - FAQs On Head Surgery - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from PRIYANSHU SAXENAQ- What is Head Injury? Ans- Head injury is a general term used to describe any trauma to the head, and most specifically to the brain itself. Q- How many types of head injury? Ans- Skull fracture: A break in the bone surrounding the brain and other structures within the ...
Views: 738 - FAQs Gastroenterology & Hepatology (Fibroscan) - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2015 from PRIYANSHU SAXENAQ- What is liver fibrosis? Ans- The liver is a vital organ that purifies the blood and synthesises, stores and transforms substances essential to the body; those functions are degraded by fibrosis. Excessive alcohol intake, infection by hepatitis B and C viruses, diabetes, certain drugs, ...
Views: 956 - FAQs On Prostate Gland - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2015 from PRIYANSHU SAXENAQ- What is benign prostatic hyperplasia ? Ans- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition that affects the prostate gland in men. The prostate is a gland found between the bladder (where urine is stored) and the urethra (the tube urine passes through). As men age, the prostate gland ...
Views: 733 - Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatments - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2015 from Advanced OrthopedicsJuvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is the most common type of arthritis in children where the body tissues are attacked by immune system which in turn results into the inflammation of joints. Some Facts about JIA (Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis) Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis occur in ...
Views: 712 - Physical Therapy for Calf-Strain - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2015 from accessible Physical TherapyAn injury to the muscle or tendon of muscle at the back of lower leg is referred to as Calf Strain. Nine separate muscles together makeup the calf muscle and any of these muscles can be injured individually or together. High-speed motions like running or jumping or any uncoordinated movement can ...
Views: 1001 - Some useful exercises to manage Knee Osteoarthritis - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2015 from Robin joKnee Osteoarthritis (OA) is a kind of joint disease that results from the breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bones. People suffering from this ailment think that exercise will make their knees hurt more. But practically exercise helps ease the symptoms of knee OA. Exercises are no ...
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