Orthopedics
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
• Rheumatoid arthritis or RA is an autoimmune disease • Causes chronic inflammation of the joints • Has periods of disease flares and remissions • Can cause permanent joint destruction
Read MoreThe relationship between Calcium and Vitamin D
Children should drink plenty of milk because it helps their bones grow. We’ve heard this from when we were children and it’s been passed down for generations. But did you
Read MoreWhat is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpel tunnel syndrome occurs • Occurs when the median nerve is compressed. • Median nerve is located on the palm side of your hand. • This nerve provides sensation to
Read MoreThe importance of Physiotherapy after Orthopedic surgeries
Orthopedic surgeries cannot be taken lightly since they affect your mobility. Doctors will only advise surgery as a last resort and only if it will improve the quality of life.
Read MoreWarm & Cold Compress
Both hot and cold compresses help in pain management. But they are used for different types of injuries, aches and pains, depending on the symptoms. Heat compression helps ease chronic
Read MoreKnee replacement: Is it time?
Knee replacement surgeries have now become the norm rather than the exception, especially for the elderly. It improves their quality of life to a great extent and gives hope to
Read More6 Tips to avoid Back Pain
Two kinds of back pain. * Acute- Pain lasts for a short time Caused by accidents, falls or lifting something heavy. Usually RICE treatment and pain medication is enough to
Read MorePhysiotherapy helps in Pain Management and Cure
Physiotherapy or physical therapy is an allied health profession that focuses on many aspects of healthcare including awareness, prevention, rehabilitation and treatment. Typically, a person is referred to a physiotherapist
Read MoreBenefits of Joint replacement
When to consider joint replacement? You should consider joint replacement When stiff joints restrict movement If there is considerable pain in the joints If normal day to day activities are
Read MoreTreatment and Remedies for Back Pain
Treatment and Remedies for Back Pain Do you use your laptop/computer every day? Do you also forget to maintain a proper posture whilst using them? Then your lower back is
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