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...

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...

Why is it important for me to know about it, as an athlete? Speed and agility are an integral part of most athletes in sports, especially...

Wrist drop Wrist drop is a disorder caused by radial nerve palsy Injury to the radial nerve results in the inability to properly utilize...

Myositis Ossificans Myositis Ossificans is a benign, meta-plasmatic, mostly self-limiting process in which bone or bone-like tissue...

Sesamoiditis The word Sesamoid is derived from the Latin word "Sesamum" which means sesame seeds. Sesamoid bones are bones that are very...

Ultrasound therapy Mechanical vibration at increasing frequencies is known as Sound Energy. The normal human sound range is from 16 Hz to...

Pelvic floor exercises What are pelvic floor muscles? The pelvic floor consists of muscles and connective tissues that support important...

Migraine Migraine is a chronic, episodic primary headache Symptoms usually last 4 to 72 hours Pain is usually unilateral, throbbing, and...