Geriatric physiotherapy

 Geriatric physiotherapy

Advanced medical facilities and development of enriched life style globally increases life expectancy in India is 70 years. 

Now a days degenerative and aging processes causes certain physical pain and dysfunctions it’s highly managed by active life style and physiotherapy. 

with regards to physical physiological changes like weakness, difficulty in balance and gait is normal process it is maintained by certain scientific physiotherapy exercise protocol like Otago Fall prevention program is popular technique highly helped aging process. 

Prevention is better than cure Degenerative pain and discomfort like OA knee &Back pain highly controlled by GLA: D Good life after Osteoarthritis from Denmark exercise regime helpful. 

During Old age another common and important problem is giddiness while turning and getting up from bed which is called vertigo caused by vestibular dysfunction in common is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) it create balance problem its highly treated by Eply’s maneuver exercises. 

Our team of physio’s expertise in evaluating old age problems like pain, gait & balance difficulty, challenges in daily activity of daily livings, urinary incontinence we are alleviate symptoms and make physically active and healthy life

Neurological physiotherapy

Our team is specialized in outpatient and home based neurological rehabilitation for past 15 years. We assess, set goal through movement science framework. Common neurological problems are stroke, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, poly neuropathies, diabetic neuropathy, spinal cord injury, head injury, vestibular vertigo, facial palsy, peripheral nerve lesions, cerebral palsy, post brain and spine  surgeries  causing combinations of weakness, paralysis, pain, sensory disturbances, coordination, balance, gait disturbances, difficulties in activity of daily livings . These problems are evaluate on the disease nature and symptoms in a systematic manner to exactly target the problem, further we list those in planning the goal and therapeutic individual treatment needs. 

various therapeutic exercises and modalities are included throughout the intervention.

Home based Physiotherapy

HOME BASED PHYSIOTHERAPY 

Physiotherapy and home based therapy is an integral in society’s development. Most of the neurological, geriatric, severe pain, post-surgical patients will

Have difficulty to do their activity of daily livings, in this regard, physiotherapy services provide home based service to make them pain free, confident, progressive, independent and back to healthy normal life.

 

SCALENE MYOFACIAL PAIN SYNDROME

 SCALENE MYOFACIAL PAIN SYNDROME

Are you suffering with radiating pain on the arm and  hand?

Do u think You have disc prolapsed?

Wait!! 

IT COULD BE SCALENE MUSCLE TIGHTNESS .

BE AWARE of it

WHAT IS SCALENE MUSCLE?

Scalene is a group of neck muscles located in the sides of neck. Its three pairs of groups names are anterior, middle, posterior. Originating from cervical vertebrae inserted to first and second ribs. In-between Anterior and middle scalene muscles brachial plexus nerves are passes.

Why scalene get muscle tight?

Scalene muscles are fast twitch non postural muscles types means anatomical nature itself fatigue quickly. Habitually work for long hours with held tilted to one side, sleeping on stomach, chronic pulmonary disease cause over coughing and breathing difficulties this reasons this muscles get strained leads to develop muscle tightness causing compression of nerves passing through the muscles.

How can we treat this?

1. Myofacial Trigger Point Release on localized fascia and trigger points on scalene and associated muscles around neck.

2. Gentle stretching of individual strained muscles.

3. Mobility and progressive strengthening exercises of the neck and shoulders will prevent from this strain.

4. Stability muscle training is the key to prevent this issue.

5. Life style medication also key to prevent this problem

Get specialized consultation from our expert Physiotherapist

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Written By

Dr. Ramakumar MPT Neuro

REHABILITATION

Rehabilitation is a team of medical professional’s who are part of the multidisciplinary team such as Neurologist, Physiotherapist, Occupational therapist, Speech therapist, Psychologist, Social worker involved to develop a various set of structured interventions (Education, Physical Exercises, Functional Training, Assistive support and technology, home adaptation, peer support and personal responsibility) to optimize functions and reduced disability among individuals with health conditions in interaction with their environment.

Written by 

Dr. Ramakumar MPT