Squats are touted as one of the best exercises for fitness and by all means it’s a good one. However, if you are doing squats for your glutes then think again! The next time you do squats I want you to pay attention to what muscles are actually being used. Most people doing squats simply Read More
Developing cities with a high volume of traffic and uneven roads, which can lead to an increased risk of disc injuries in individuals who spend a significant amount of time travelling on these roads. As a physiotherapist, it is important to provide evidence-based interventions to prevent and manage disc injuries in these individuals. One study Read More
Distance running for fitness has increased enormously in popularity and participation over the years. At the same time, more organizations are holding races. With this emphasis on competition, runners must intensify their training runs by running greater distances. Runners preparing for a marathon commonly run 70 miles a week or more. Accompanying this increased training Read More
We all have our good side. For me it’s my right side where I have a God-Gifted Glorious dimple. What does that mean? I put my good side ahead while taking selfies. Jokes apart, we all have a ‘strong side’ and one ‘not-so-strong’ side. And like my subconscious behavior of turning my head ever-so-slightly to Read More
INTRODUCTION Groin Pain among sports players is very common. There are a number of anatomical structures (systemic, gynaecological, urogenital, gastrointestinal, neurological, musculoskeletal) in the groin area that can cause pain and a wide variety of possible injuries to these structures which increases the complexity (Jansen et al., 2008; Weir et al., 2015). Acute and long-standing Read More
Frozen shoulder and cervical radiculopathy are two different conditions that can cause similar symptoms in the shoulder region. As a physiotherapist, it is important to differentiate between the two conditions to provide evidence-based interventions and improve patient outcomes. Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in the Read More
Women’s sports have grown exponentially since 1972, and female athletes are becoming household names. Venus and Serena Williams have excelled in tennis, and Gabby Douglas and Simone Biles in gymnastics. Although it is well known that most musculoskeletal injuries are more sport-specific than gender-specific, the gender disparity in sports injuries persists. Concussions, meniscal knee injuries, Read More
Infant feeding, by its nature is an interactive and developmental task. Current research and evidence in feeding preterm infants shows that infant’s ability to feed well is related to the caregiver’s ability to understand and sensitively respond to his/her physiology and behavioural communications. Even though, breastfeeding is the most superior form of feeding, great majority Read More
Bunions are a common foot condition characterized by a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe. This can cause discomfort and pain, especially when wearing tight or narrow shoes. Some of the common symptoms of bunion discomfort include: Pain and tenderness: The bony bump that forms at the Read More
Developmental delay is a condition where children exhibit significant variation in achieving developmental milestones as expected for their actual or adjusted age. The extent of developmental delay can be further classified as mild (functional age < 33% below chronological age), moderate (functional age between 34%-36% of chronological age) and severe (functional age < 66% of Read More
