Robin R Varghese, PT.
KEEP FALLS OUT OF YOUR WAY!!! Are you afraid you might fall again?
Falls Any incident which results in a person coming to rest accidentally on the ground or floor or other lower level is otherwise called...
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Robin R Varghese, PT.
- Nov 15, 2022
- 3 min
Its another OUCH situation here!!! This time it is all about ankle sprain.
Ankle Sprain An ankle sprain is a common injury where one or more of the ligaments of the ankle are partially or completely torn. In...
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Robin R Varghese, PT.
- Nov 5, 2022
- 2 min
What is compartment syndrome? Are you suffering from pressure variation within your muscle sheath?
The muscles in our body are covered by a thin fascia, which puts them in compartments. Any external or internal reasons can increase the...
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Robin R Varghese, PT.
- Nov 5, 2022
- 3 min
Cryotherapy is not meant to make you Cry!!! You must have heard of ICE therapy, instead.
Cryotherapy, also known as ice application, is the simplest and oldest way to treat injuries. Ice helps in controlling pain by...
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Robin R Varghese, PT.
- Oct 29, 2022
- 2 min
Not a music band or an Infotech band! This is the IlioTibial Band causing pain in your lateral knee
IlioTibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) The iliotibial tract is a thick band of fascia that runs on the lateral side of the thigh from the iliac...
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Robin R Varghese, PT.
- Oct 29, 2022
- 3 min
Can physiotherapy help contusions? Are you wondering what to do or whom to go to? We can handle it!!
Contusions are one of the most common muscle injuries besides muscle-strains. A contusion is the most common acute injury and are common...
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Robin R Varghese, PT.
- Oct 21, 2022
- 2 min
Let us get to the CORE of the matter!!!
CORE STRENGTHENING There is lack of clear understanding about “what is core” and has lead to discrepancies also in “how to effectively...
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Robin R Varghese, PT.
- Oct 20, 2022
- 4 min
This ain't no RETRO style, but debilitating RETROLISTHESIS!!! You can get over this pain too.
Retrolisthesis If the vertebrae remain in a healthy and neutral alignment, the spine can maintain its natural and healthy curvatures to...
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Robin R Varghese, PT.
- Oct 15, 2022
- 3 min
Let us understand Spinal Stabilization. Have you heard about it before?
Lumbar stabilization It is the natural ability of the spinal column to maintain its anatomical structure during physiological loading....
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Robin R Varghese, PT.
- Oct 11, 2022
- 2 min
No! Tennis ain't bad at all !!!! Is the pain on the lateral aspect of your elbow bothering you?
Tennis Elbow, which was known as Lateral Epicondylitis is lately proposed as Lateral Elbow (or Epicondyle) Tendinopathy (LET). It is...
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Robin R Varghese, PT.
- Oct 7, 2022
- 2 min
On Wings of Pain? Winging of scapula is bothersome, but we are there for you!
The term ‘winged scapula’ (also scapula alata) is used when the muscles of the scapula are too weak or paralyzed, resulting in a limited...
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Robin R Varghese, PT.
- Oct 7, 2022
- 2 min
Bursting with Bursitis? If you are in pain due to an irritated bursa, we are here to help you!
Bursitis is the inflammation of a bursa, a small fluid filled sac that sits between muscles, tendons and bones to reduce friction. It is...
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Robin R Varghese, PT.
- Sep 30, 2022
- 3 min
Triggered??? Are you a victim of Trigger finger or of Trigger thumb? We are here to help you.
What is a trigger finger? Tendons are strong cords of connective tissue that connect muscle to bone which help to support powerful...
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Robin R Varghese, PT.
- Sep 27, 2022
- 2 min
Trapped in Trapezius? Did you overuse your Trapezius muscle that it is hurting you in return?
What is a Trapezius Strain? The trapezius muscle plays a vital role in controlling many movements of your arm and shoulder. These muscles...
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Robin R Varghese, PT.
- Sep 23, 2022
- 3 min
5 best exercises and 5 best stretches to prevent Runner’s knee
1. Hamstring stretch (lying) Area targeted: Hamstrings Reps: 3 per leg Lie on your back and extend left leg in front of you. Slightly...
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Robin R Varghese, PT.
- Sep 19, 2022
- 2 min
Tired of chasing rainbows?? Are you scared to run due to pain in front of your knee/ Runner's knee?
Most knee injuries in runners are the result of overuse, changes in your running routine, or wear and tear. Runner's knee is also known...
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Robin R Varghese, PT.
- Sep 16, 2022
- 3 min
Pain in the Butt!!!!! Is the pain in your gluteal area bothering you?
Piriformis Syndrome Piriformis syndrome is a condition in which the piriformis muscle, located in the buttock region, spasms and causes...
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Robin R Varghese, PT.
- Sep 12, 2022
- 3 min
MET A TARSan like ALGIA? Are you encountering forefoot pain (Metatarsalgia)? We have the solution!
Forefoot pain can be bothersome as the discomfort can be intolerable and lead to deterioration in the gait pattern, and affect the...
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Robin R Varghese, PT.
- Sep 7, 2022
- 2 min
Quivering with De Quervain's? Are you trembling with the agonizing thumb pain?
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis is a painful, inflammatory condition caused by tendons on the side of the wrist at the base of the thumb....
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Robin R Varghese, PT.
- Sep 5, 2022
- 3 min
And the battle continues!!! Did your trainer say you need isolated VMO training for your knee pain?
Vastus Medialis Obliquus The extensor apparatus of knee is composed of Quadriceps Femoris (QF) muscle, patella and ligamentum patellae....
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