Physiotherapy

Scoliosis is the abnormal curving of the spine. While the normal spine has gentle natural curves that round the shoulders and make the lower back curve inward, scoliosis typically causes deformities of the spinal column and rib cage. In scoliosis, the spine curves from side-to-side to varying degrees, and some of the spinal bones may [...]

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Sprains and strains are common injuries to the musculoskeletal system. Although these two words are often used interchangeably, they are different types of injuries.

What is a sprain?

A sprain is an injury involving the stretching or tearing of a ligament or a joint capsule, which help provide joint stability. A severely damaged ligament or joint capsule [...]

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Shoulder Bursitis is characterized by inflammation in the shoulder joint, specifically in the bursa (fluid filled sacs that act as a cushion or shock absorber between tendons, bone and skin). Shoulder bursitis is also sometimes called impingement syndrome. Gradual changes in posture cause incorrect alignment of the shoulder joint which leads to wear and tear [...]

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Plantar Fasciitis (PF) is an overuse injury that affects the sole (plantar surface) of the foot. It is characterized by inflammation of the fascia, a tough fibrous band of tissue connecting the heel bone to the base of the toes.

Causes
Plantar fasciitis is most commonly found in people who are over weight, who have jobs that [...]

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Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition where pressure on a nerve (the Median Nerve), where it passes through the wrist into the hand, causes pain, pins and needles, weakness and numbness in the hand. 
 
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Causes
The following are risk factors associated with the development of carpal tunnel syndrome: 1.Pregnancy  2.Rheumatoid arthritis and other causes of [...]

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Introduction
 
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common problem for many people after middle age. OA is sometimes referred to as degenerative, or wear and tear, arthritis. OA commonly affects the knee joint. In the past, people were led to believe that nothing could be done for their problem. Now doctors have many ways to treat knee OA [...]

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Pysical therapy plays a critical role in the nonoperative treatment of knee OA. A primary goal is to help you learn how to control symptoms and maximize the health of your knee. You will learn ways to calm pain and symptoms, which might include the use of rest, heat, or topical rubs.
Physical therapists teach their [...]

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Shoulder Pain : FROZEN SHOULDER :ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS

Frozen shoulder is characterized by pain and loss of motion or stiffness in the shoulder. An inflammation in or around the shoulder may trigger the body’s normal defensive response of stiffness. When the shoulder becomes stiff, it becomes too painful too move. Someone with frozen shoulder may not be [...]

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The knee is a “hinge” type joint that allows the leg to bend and straighten (flex and extend). There are three compartments to the knee joint: an inner and outer compartment located between the thigh bone (femur) and the lower leg bone (tibia), and a knee cap compartment located between the knee cap (patella) and [...]

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The computer is a vital tool in many different occupations. However, long periods of working at a computer can increase the chance of developing an injury. Muscle and joint pain, overuse injuries of the upper limbs and eyestrain can result from inappropriate computer use. Regular computer users run the risk of several health problems. The [...]

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