Falls are the bane of the elderly. The risk of a fall related injury in people aged 65 and above is indeed a cause for concern. Falls are the most
Being active and exercising regularly are both essential for good health. For most people, that means participating in sporting activities. This can, at times, result in injuries. When an injury
The human foot is a complex part of the body consisting of 26 bones, 30 bone joints, and over 100 different muscles, ligaments, and tendons. The feet bear our weight
The term dead butt syndrome, or sleeping butt syndrome, may sound comical, but it is a very common medical condition that, if not taken seriously and remedied correctly, can lead
The skeletomuscular system is one of the most important systems in the human body. This is what supports our body, gives it its shape and enables our free movement at
The knee joint is a complex structure with various bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage working in sync for seamless movement of the knees and legs. The concerned bones are
Why do most people confuse osteoarthritis and osteoporosis? For a start, ‘Osteo’ means bone. Secondly, both these conditions have the same risk factors, like aging, and tend to occur in
According to the current statistics, over 12 crore senior citizens (people over the age of 60) in India. Thanks to improvements in medical care, that number will continue to go
Pain in the upper and lower back, if occurring frequently, can restrict your movement, limit your activities and affect your lifestyle. Without costly treatment or physiotherapy, you can relieve back
What is Podiatry? Podiatry or Podiatric Medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with the study, diagnosis and treatment of various ailments that affect the feet, ankles and lower
