Patient Education

It takes a while for people to resume their normal life post a surgical procedure. This holds true for orthopedic surgeries as well. The healing process after an orthopedic surgery is mostly slow. This is why surgeons always recommend their patients to a physiotherapist to aid the process of recovery post-surgery. Systematic orthopedic physical therapy helps in restoring mobility to your joints and strengthens the muscles of your body. This therapy works in conjunction with the surgery to reliev...

Vertigo is the sensation of giddiness and a loss of balance particularly associated with activities which involve looking down from great heights. This condition is usually accompanied by nausea, abnormal jerking of the eye, headache, sweating, ringing in the ears and hearing loss. Vertigo is a symptom of a medical condition and is commonly visible in two distinct forms: Peripheral and Central. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common type of peripheral vertigo, usually...

Undergoing a traumatic experience like a motor vehicle collision or a steep fall may necessitate a surgery to ensure complete rehabilitation. Surgical procedures can have long-term consequences on a patient’s quality of life, affecting the mobility in their limbs and impeding their overall activities. Physiotherapy is a vital part of this postoperative patient care. It is not only speed up the patient's recovery process but also provides pain relief, improve mobility etc. A qualified p...

The muscles along your spinal column are known as core muscles. These tissues brace your body and make sure you have a correct posture. It is important to strengthen these muscles by exercising regularly to ensure a pain-free lifestyle. Having weak core muscles not only impair your posture but also leads to a common ailment - strong lower back pain. Lower back pain is usually caused by the overexertion of your Transverse Abdominis, which is the muscle that stretches from your abdomen to you...