Sunday 1 October 2017

Postural Kyphosis

Postural kyphosis :

This form of kyphosis is caused due to poor posture and slouching. It occurs in both young and older patients, is more prominent in females than in males, and rarely causes pain. Exercises to strengthen abdominal and back muscles can help correct kyphosis from poor posture and maintain a more normal alignment
Postural thoracic kyphosis can often be treated with posture reeducation and focused strengthening exercises.
Physical therapy
It involves lying supine, placing a pillow under the scapular region and posteriorly stretching the cervical spine..




Excercises For Kyphosis :

 Excercise 1 :

 Mirror Image

For this exercise, simply do the opposite movement of the posture that you are trying to correct

Tuck your chin slightly and bring your head back directly over your shoulders.
Feel as if you are bringing your shoulder blades back and down. Hold this position for 30 seconds to one minute. Take a break if you begin to feel pain.





Excercise 2 :


Head Retraction

This exercise is done lying on the floor and is great for the muscles of the neck that are often stretched out and weak.

Pull your chin back toward the floor, as if you are trying to make a double chin.
Hold for 15 seconds. Repeat five to 10 times.



Excercise 3 :

Superman

Lying on your stomach, extend your hands in front of your head.
Keeping your head in a neutral position, looking towards the floor, lift your arms, and legs up towards the ceiling.
Feel as if you are reaching far away from your body with your hands and feet. Hold for three seconds and repeat 10 times.



Excercise 4 :

Life Extension

The goal of this exercise is to stretch the tight muscles of the chest and strengthen the weak muscles of the back.


Begin standing tall, knees soft, core engaged, chest upright, and shoulder blades back and down.
Once you find yourself in an ideal posture, raise your arms up into a Y position


In this position, take two to three deep breaths, focusing on maintaining this posture on exhale.



Excercise 5 :

Thoracic Spine Foam Rolling 

Expert Tip
You can try this with your arms extended over your head in the life extension position described above. Do this for at least 30 seconds to one minute.
Lie on the floor with a foam roller under you, across your mid back.
Gently roll up and down on the foam roller, massaging the muscles of the back and thoracic spine.




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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome :

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that causes a tingling sensation, numbness and sometimes pain in the hand and fingers.
These sensations usually develop gradually and start off being worse during the night. They tend to affect the thumb, index finger and middle finger.
Other symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include:
pins and needles (paraesthesia)
thumb weakness
A dull ache in the hand or arm.




Causes of carpal tunnel syndrome :

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve, which controls sensation and movement in the hands.
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passage in your wrist made up of small bones and a tough band of tissue that acts as a pulley for the tendons that bend the fingers.
In most cases, it isn't known why the median nerve becomes compressed. However, some things do increase the risk of CTS.
This includes:
a family history of CTS
pregnancy – up to about 50% of pregnant women develop CTS
injuries to the wrist
other health conditions, such as diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis
strenuous, repetitive work with the hand.

Treatment For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome :

It depends on the severity of the nerve damage and your preferences. In some cases, CTS improves after a few months without treatment.
You should try to avoid any activities that make your symptoms worse.
1.Exercises
2.wrist splint
3.pain.killers
4.corticosteroids injections
5.surgery


SELF TEST FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME :



Bend your wrists and stay in this position for 3 minutes.

If this test brings on your symptoms within 1-2 minutes, then it’s likely that you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.



Relieving the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:



Here are our four top tips for relieving the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:
1. Stretch out your wrist muscles:

With your elbow straight, bend your wrist back and use your other hand to gently help stretch. Hold for 15 – 30 seconds and repeat 3 times.
2. Stretch your thumb muscles:


With your elbow straight, take hold of your thumb and gently draw it back to increase the stretch. Hold for 15 – 30 seconds and repeat 3 times.
3. Glide the nerve as it travels from your neck to your wrist:

Make a fist and bend your wrist towards your shoulder on your bad side, side bend your head away. Then press your palm away and bend your head towards the bad side. Move within a comfort zone and repeat 15 times.
Tips: you might want to start with a slightly smaller range of movement and build up.
4. Wear a wrist splint at night:

Put your splint on before you go to bed and wear it through the night for 2 weeks. It can also be worn during the day for short periods if you are unable to avoid doing an activity that normally brings on your symptoms. Look for a splint which contains a shaped metal bar sitting along the palm side of your hand and forearm..



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Weight Loss Excercises

5 Easy Way to Keep Your Body in Shape :


1: Cycling :

if you have never learned it, start today. Cycling is a fun way of exercising and losing calories easily. If you are a newbie, you can start with a trainer’s wheel and graduate to biking. It is a lot of fun...

2 : Swimming :

When you swim, your body gets an overall workout. You would feel the difference to your body almost immediately, as your muscles would be more flexible and easy to move.

3 : Weight training: 

Weight training helps your muscles to grow properly, and develop. That said, keep it simple at first, and move one step after another.

4 :Yoga :


To keep your body flexible, yoga is one of the best ways of working out. Not only does it make you suppler, it also helps your body lose the unwanted pounds.

5 :Dancing :


Dancing releases endorphins easily into your bloodstream, putting you in a happy mood. You would feel your spirits uplifted after a dancing session. Try this as a light exercise.



Excercise For Weight Loss :




REGULAR WALKING CAN HELP YOU:

1.Maintain a healthy weight.
2.Prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.
3.Strengthen your bones and muscles.
4.improve your mood.
5.Improve your balance and coordination.


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Saturday 30 September 2017

Heels Spurs

Heel Spurs : 



A heel spur is a calcium deposit causing a bony protrusion on the underside of the heel bone. On an X-ray, a heel spur can extend forward by as much as a half-inch. The condition is sometimes known as "heel spur syndrome."

Risk factors for heel spurs include:


1.Walking gait abnormalities,which place excessive stress on the heel bone, ligaments, and nerves near the heel.
2.Running or jogging, especially on hard surfaces
3.Poorly fitted or badly worn shoes, especially those lacking appropriate arch support
4.Excess weight and obesity
5.Increasing age, which decreases plantar fascia flexibility and thins the heel's protective fat pad
6.Diabetes
7.Spending most of the day on one's feet.



Treatment :

Heel spurs are treated by measures that decrease the associated inflammation and avoid reinjury.
1.Local ice applications both reduce pain and inflammation
2. Anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen (Advil)
3.Orthotic devices or shoe inserts are used to take pressure off plantar spurs (donut-shaped insert), Similarly, sports running shoes with soft, cushioned soles can be helpful in reducing irritation of inflamed tissues from heel spurs. 4.Physical Therapy exercises
5.Infrequently, surgery is performed on chronically inflamed spurs.




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Thursday 28 September 2017

Brain Stroke

Stroke :

A stroke is a BRAIN ATTACK. It can happen to anyone at any time.
It is the leading cause of adult disability but now its ratio also increases in young individuals.
Stroke occurs when blood supply to the brain is cut off.when this happens brain cells begin to die.when cell death occur during a stroke,abilities controlled by that area of brain such as memory,speech and muscle control are lost.
Basically there are 2 types of stroke

1.Hemorrhagic stroke_ in this type blood vessel leakage occur.

2.Ischemic stroke_ blood supply to the brain is blocked by a blood clot.





Quick Treatment  For Brain Stroke:

During a stroke, every minute counts! Fast treatment can lessen the brain damage that stroke can cause.

By knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke, you can take quick action and perhaps save a life—maybe even your own.

Signs of Stroke:


1.Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
2.Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech
3.Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
4.Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination
5.Sudden severe headache with no known cause.


The overall aim of physical therapy in stroke is to help people regain functional independence in everyday tasks such as standing,eating,etc
Core areas which are covered by physiotherapist are:
1.sitting balance
2.Gait(walking)re-education
3.upper limb functional rehabilitation
4.strength,co-ordination and balance.
5.Assessment of fall risk.


Precautions :

By avoid these things you can control stroke attack!Prevention is better than cure!


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Neck Spasm

Neck Spasms:

Neck spasms are involuntary contractions of the muscles in your neck. The muscles get tight, hard, and painful...



WHAT IS THE CAUSE?

Neck spasms may happen from an injury, overuse, poor posture, or stress. For example, it is common for people who do a lot of computer work to get a stiff neck. Spasms may even occur from an uncomfortable night's sleep.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?

The muscles in your neck feel hard, tight, and painful. When the muscles that extend from your shoulders to your head go into spasm, the spasms may even cause headaches. You may have tender spots in your neck, sometimes called trigger points, that cause pain in other places


Neck Spasms Treatment :

1.Stretching: Spasms are best treated with stretching exercises.

2.Massage: You may be able to massage your neck yourself by finding the tight muscles and putting deep pressure on these muscles.You might also get a massage from a friend or therapist.

3.Ice: Put an ice pack wrapped in a cloth on your neck every 3 to 4 hours for up to 20 minutes at a time.

4.Moist heat: Sometimes, especially with recurrent spasms, moist heat can help.Moist heat includes heat patches or moist heating pads that you can purchase at most drugstores, a wet washcloth or towel that has been heated in the dryer, or a hot shower. Don’t use heat if you have swelling.

5.Stress management: Neck spasms are a common physical symptom caused by stress or depression.Talk with a counselor, if your neck pain is related to tension caused by emotional problems.

6.Follow your healthcare provider's instructions.


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Back Pain

Risk Factor :



A risk factor is something which increases the likelihood of developing a condition or disease.
The following factors are linked to a higher risk of developing low back pain:


A mentally stressful job
Pregnancy - pregnant women are much more likely to get back pain
A sedentary lifestyle
Age - older adults are more susceptible than young adults or children
Anxiety
Depression
Gender - back pain is more common among females than males
Obesity and overweight
Smoking
Strenuous physical exercise (especially if not done properly)
Strenuous physical work.




Back Pain:

Back pain can also be the result of some everyday activity or poor posture.
Examples include:
1.poor posture when using a computer
2.Adopting a very hunched sitting position when using computers can result in increased back and shoulder problems over time.
3.Bending awkwardly
4.Pushing something
5.Pulling something
6.Carrying something
7.Lifting something
8.Standing for long periods
9.Bending down for long periods
10.Twisting
11.Over-stretching
12.Straining the neck forward, such as when driving or using a computer
13.Long driving sessions without a break, even when not hunched




Causes of back pain:

The human back is composed of a complex structure of muscles, ligaments, tendons, disks and bones - the segments of our spine are cushioned with cartilage-like pads called disks. Problems with any of these components can lead to back pain. In some cases of back pain, its cause is never found.
Problems with the spine can also lead to back pain.Strain - the most common causes of back pain are:
Strained musclesStrained ligamentsA muscle spasmThings that can lead to strains or spasms include:1.Lifting something improperly2.Lifting something that is too heavy3.The result of an abrupt and awkward movement.

Excercises For Low Back Pain :

Follow these simple exercises to get ride of your pain.




Excercise For Upper Back Pain:


Best Sleeping Position For Back Pain :

1. When lying flat on the back. Place a small pillow or towel under the legs.

2. When lying on the side. Use a pillow between the legs.





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