Understanding the core muscles- The core muscles maintain spinal and also pelvic stability and can be divided into two groups, depending on the function they perform. The deep core muscles which are stabilising in nature whereas the global muscles which…
Background- Lymphedema commonly occurs post breast cancer and is a potentially debilitating and often irreversible complication of cancer treatment. Risk of BCRL is related to axillary surgery, radiation therapy, obesity and presence of infections. Lymphatic Involvement The lymphatic systems serves…
What is balance? The ability to maintain their line of gravity within their base of support (BOS), refers to as balance or also the ability to maintain equilibrium. balance exercise is one of the exercise which help reduce risk of falls, especially…
What is pelvic floor? The pelvic floor consists of the pelvic muscles. It supports abdominal and pelvic viscera. Functions- maintains bowel and bladder continence voiding and defecating sexual activity, and childbirth. Pelvic floor dysfunction- Weak, strained, or tight pelvic floor…
Introduction- Our mandible bone forms the Temporomandibular joint. The joint helps us to perform activities such as talking, chewing and also yawning. The repeated and high-level stress created by these activities are thus tolerated by the articular cartilage. What are…
Introduction- Plantar fasciitis is the result of collagen degeneration of the plantar fascia , tuberosity of the heel and also surrounding perifascial structures. Functions of the plantar fascia- To maintain normal biomechanics of the foot To provide arch support providing…
What is neuroplasticity? Neuroplasticity is the ability of the nervous system to change its activity in response to any stimuli by reorganizing its structure or function. Background and overview- It was once believed that the brain stopped developing after the…
What is BLS ? Basic Life Support (BLS) is performed to support the patients respiration as well as circulation through CPR until advanced life support arrives. BLS : Key elements- Recognising cardiac arrest Call for assistance Initiate CPR Defibrillation Advanced…
Introduction- Depression is now increasingly common illness worldwide. It may become a serious health condition, if long lasting and of moderate to severe intensity.Moreover, It can cause the affected person to function poorly and at worst can lead to suicide.…
Introduction- In a state of sleep, our responsiveness to external environmental stimulus is actually reduced. .We have two sleep states, namely rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep and a sequential rotation occurs about 5-6 times while…