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What is a curl-up ? The curl-up exercise targets abdominal muscles. It increases its strength, improves endurance, enhances core stability, and provides back support. Technique of curl up- Start in supine position Place your feet comfortably flat on the floor…
Introduction- Regular exercise in a combination with balanced diet not only helps to lose weight but also maintains a healthy lifestyle. Moreover, Weight loss requires motivation towards a structured exercise plan. However, It is essential that you Set realistic goals.…
Introduction- Pushups are an exercise performed to trin the upper extremity muscles, specially the chest and the triceps. They also strengthen back and core muscles of the body. Technique- The initial position to start with pushup is by keeping a…
Introduction- Caffeine is a naturally occurring, CNS stimulant. It is sourced from coffee beans and certain types of tea, also being used as an additive in sodas and energy drinks. It is most commonly used to overcome drowsiness and fatigue, thus…
What is diabetes? A metabolic condition in which blood glucose levels are not regulated because of deficient insulin production or inability of the insulin produced to work efficiently, Refers to diabetes. Types of diabetes- Type 1 : Insulin Dependent Diabetes…
Introduction- Taping Method is a therapeutic tool and a modality used in pain management, soft tissue injury, tissues and joints malalignment, oedema and more. Properties- Kinesio Tex Tape contains either 100% cotton and elastic fibres or it can be a…
What is cardiac arrest? The sudden cessation of cardiac activity, causes a cardiac arrest. This causes the individual to become unresponsive, with no normal breathing and no signs of circulation. If corrective measures are not taken rapidly, this may be…
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…
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…
Introduction- Osteoporosis is defined as low bone mineral density caused by altered bone structure and may lead to fragile bones, thus causing fractures. In 2004, the WHO defined it as a “BMD that lies 2.5 standard deviations or more below the average…