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Physiotherapic approaches for sports injuries

What role does physiotherapy play in treating injuries?

The recent t20 world cup 2016 match between India and Australia held in Mohali saw some action as well as injuries. Yuvraj Singh faced an ankle sprain while he was batting and was helped by immediate attention by a physiotherapist to resume the winning match.

What are the types of injuries related to cricket?

The most common injuries related to the gentleman's...more

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament or ACL tear is a very common problem with athletes and with people who have an active lifestyle. In fact, this can also be caused by any accident due to sudden movement.

Importance of ACL-

The ACL is the supporting ligament, which runs diagonally from back to front right in the middle of the knee, connecting the femur bone and the tibia, and helps the tibia not to come before the femur. Thus the balance of the knee during back and forth movements ...more

It s true that physical activities and sports can do wonders for your health. But, they can also be dangerous for your health, when it comes to injuries. While on one hand exercise provides you relief from stress, it can leave you with different kinds of injuries. However, there is no need to worry as these injuries are treatable. They can be treated by physical therapies. Here are some of the common injuries that can be cured by physical therapy:

Ligament tearing and damage of tendons:...more

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament or ACL tear is a very common problem with athletes and with people who have an active lifestyle. In fact, this can also be caused by any accident due to sudden movement.

Importance of ACL-

The ACL is the supporting ligament, which runs diagonally from back to front right in the middle of the knee, connecting the femur bone and the tibia, and helps the tibia not to come before the femur. Thus the balance of the knee during back and forth movements ...more

Calisthenics is, by and large, a kind of physical training that involves the use of your own body weight to improve strength and build muscles. This type of workout often involves activities that allow multiple large muscle groups to work together, like standing, grasping, and pushing. Apart from all of that, you don't need much equipment to do calisthenics, which makes it a great workout option for people who want to stay fit without going to the gym.

Calisthenics e...more

खुद को एक्टिव और मजबूत रखने के लिए व्यायाम काफी महत्वपूर्ण होता है। इसी व्यायाम की वजह शरीर के सभी अंग तो मजबूत होते ही हैं, साथ ही मानसिक तनाव भी कम होता है। हालांकि आज की युवा पीढ़ी में कुछ पुरुष फिल्मों के कलाकारों से प्रेरित होकर भी व्यायाम की ओर आकर्षित हो रहे हैं। कई पुरुष सलमान खान, शाहरुख खान, जॉन अब्राहिम और टाइगर श्रॉफ जैसी छाती बनाना चाहते हैं।

चलिए आज हम आपको इन कलाकारों के सीने की तरह ही मजबूत, आकर्षक और चौड़ी छाती बनाने के लिए सहायक व्यायाम के बारे में बताते हैं, जिनको नियमि...more

खुद को फिट रखने की चाहत हम सबकी होती है पर कई बार हम जिम जाने का समय नहीं निकाल पाते। पर जिम जाए बिना भी अगर आप खुद को फिट रख पाएं तो इससे अच्छा और क्या हो सकता है। अगर आप भी उन लोगों में से एख हैं जिनको जिम जाने या दूसरे व्यायाम करने के समय नहीं मिल पाता तो रस्सी कूदना आपके काम आ सकता है। ये एक सुविधाजनक, आसान और प्रभावी घरेलू व्यायामों में से एक है।रस्सी कूदना आपके लिए एक बेहतरीन कार्डियो, एरोबिक एक् सरसाइज है। रस्सी कूदने से ना सिर्फ आपके पैरों की मांसपेशियां मज़बूत होती ह...more

Movement of the human body happens as a result of coordinated movement between the bones and the muscles. There are also cartilages that enable bones to move over and against each other, enabling body movement. Like other body parts, these are also prone to normal wear and tear. This causes bone movement to become less elastic, more rigid, and painful. This pain and inflammation of the bone joints is termed medically as osteoarthritis. It is one of the degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the bon...more

The human body has a sophisticated system of bones, joints, muscles, cartilages, and tendons which coordinate marvellously to allow for various bodily movements. Due to various reasons, however, these get affected leading to inability to move, stiffness, painful movement and reduced range of motion.

Most of these are chronic conditions and require lifestyle changes with diet modifications, exercises, and weight management. This is where homoeopathy plays a significant role in these cond...more

Conventional medicine treats pain with the help of medications; by either blocking the transmission of pain signals in the body or by correcting the underlying problems caused by the pain in the first place. However, traditional and alternative forms of medicine such as acupuncture manage pain issues within the body through the means of redirecting disrupted energy flows. One of the very few forms of alternative treatments used in conjunction with conventional treatments, acupuncture is seen as ...more

There are so many things we take for granted. For example, have you ever thought about how your fingers bend or how your knees open and fold to help you walk? It is only when these simple acts start becoming uncomfortable that we take a closer look at them. Osteoarthritis is a common musculoskeletal condition that affects the cartilage in our joints. As the cartilage breaks down, bones lose the buffer between them and every movement becomes stiff and painful.

Here are a few things you s...more

A genetic disorder, Down s Syndrome is caused due to extra genetic material during cell division. It is the faulty arrangement of chromosomes which results in the Down s Syndrome. It approximately affects one in 800 births around the world, across a wide spectrum of race, gender, region, and socio-economy. Since it is a naturally occurring condition whose underlying cause cannot be controlled or regulated, there is nothing one can do to undo this condition. Instead, people with Down s Syndrome, ...more

A significant number of people suffer from the adverse consequences of bad posture and yet do not alter the factors of their lives which cause them the problem. In fact, researchers believe that positioning your body poorly while standing, sitting, or during rest is a significant contributor to a whole host of back problems and other muscle and joint-related issues. Good posture is essential for keeping fit, and if you have not paid attention to any of your posture problems, it's high time you d...more

Frozen shoulder, which is also known as adhesive capsulitis, refers to a condition that is characterized by stiffness and pain in one s shoulder joint. The symptoms usually begin in a gradual manner and become worse over a period of time. As far as treatment for this problem is concerned, occupational therapy can be of great help. The therapists make use of different methods of treatment, which include gentle stretching exercises, moist heat, applying ice packs and certain home exercise programs...more