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…
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…
Introduction- The tumors originating in the lung or within bronchi, refer to as lung cancers. It is mainly linked with inhaled carcinogens, with cigarette smoking being a key culprit. This is the most common cancer worldwide. It is also one of the leading…
Introduction- Tennis elbow is also known as Lateral Epicondylitis. It is the most common overuse syndrome in the elbow, involving the extensor muscles of the forearm. These muscles originate on the lateral epicondyle of humerus. The muscle most affected is…
Introduction- Knee crepitus is extremely common. We usually experience some sort of physiological noise while movement of the knee joint. Noises experienced sometimes may lead to fear due to the beliefs about the noises damaging the joints. However majority of knee…
Introduction to orthostatic hypotension- The sudden drop in blood pressure on standing from a sitting or supine position refers to as orthostatic hypotension or also as postural hypotension. The blood pressure might drop by as much as or greater than…
Introduction- Cupping therapy is one of the traditional therapies of releasing the toxins from body. It is also known as hijama cupping. It involves placement of cups on the skin which causes suction over the body part,thus causing increased blood flow and…
Introduction- Good posture is essential for the body. Posture helps keep your muscles and joints in prime alignment, which isn’t easy to maintain. Due to technological era, we often slouch. Let us look at a few yoga aasan to help…