Physiotherapy Care

05/11/2023

Early symptoms of parasite in your body

Weight loss
Stomach pain
A**l itching
Teeth grinding
Anxiety
Digestive issues
Anaemia
Skin irritation
Muscle pain
Fatigue

10/10/2023

25/08/2022

Why you should worry about varicose veins???

These twisted swollen veins are more than just an aesthetic tissue they may indicate circulatory problems and in rare cases can lead to complications like ulcers and blood clots

Overweight and obesity
Family history
Sitting and standing for long periods
Old age
Damaged veins

Early warning signs
Achy legs legs that ache after walking or doing other types of physical activity

Swollen feet if your feet ankles swell after long day( it's an early warning sign
Spot on lower leg these spot can be early sign that shows your blood vessels are weakened and burst
Shy legs ( unnatural shine or pigmentation on the surface of skin.

19/05/2022

POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION

Postpartum depression is a far more serious condition than the baby blues, affecting about 1 in 7 new parents. If you've had postpartum depression before, your risk increases to 30% each pregnancy. You may experience alternating highs and lows, frequent crying, irritability and fatigue, as well as feelings of guilt, anxiety and inability to care for your baby or yourself. Symptoms range from mild to severe and may appear within a week of delivery or gradually, even up to a year later. Although symptoms can last several months, treatment with psychotherapy or antidepressants is very effective.

You may have postpartum depression if you experience some of the following:

Feeling sad, worthless, hopeless or guilty.

Worrying excessively or feeling on edge.

Loss of interest in hobbies or things you once enjoyed.

Changes in appetite or not eating.

Loss of energy and motivation.

Trouble sleeping or wanting to sleep all the time.

Crying for no reason or excessively.

Difficulty thinking or focusing.

Thoughts of su***de or wishing you were dead.

Lack of interest in your baby or feeling anxious around your baby.

Thoughts of hurting your baby or feeling like you don't want your baby.

Research suggests that postpartum depression can affect your baby in the following ways:

You have trouble bonding with your baby and don't establish a connection with them.

Your child may have behavior or learning problems.

You may skip appointments with your child's pediatrician.

Your child may have feeding and sleeping issues.

Your child may be at higher risk for obesity or developmental disorders.

You may neglect your child's care or not recognize when they are ill.

Your baby may have impaired social skills.

05/07/2021

Link between frozen shoulder and diabetes

Link between frozen shoulder and diabetes has not been identified the research has shown that it is likely due to high blood sugar forming what is known as advanced glycosylation end products (AGEs)

These AGEs latch on to your tendons and ligaments, making them stiffer and weaker and ultimately induced inflammation . Combine this with impaired blood circulation due to high blood sugar and stiffness begins eventually leading to a immobility.

15/06/2021

ANEURYSM

An aneurysm is a condition where there is a ballooning or weakening of the inside wall of an artery. Arteries are blood vessels that transport nutrient-rich oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. When an area on the inner wall of an artery weakens, it bulges out and can burst or rupture due to the pressure of the blood flow. Rupture of an aneurysm causes profuse internal bleeding, strokes, and even death.

Their types:

Aortic aneurysms: The aorta is the largest blood vessel in your body. It starts on the left side of the heart and runs down the chest to the abdomen, where it then splits into two and goes down each of your legs. This blood vessel is a common site for aneurysms. When it occurs in the chest region, it is called a thoracic aortic aneurysm. When it occurs in the abdomen, it is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm. This is the most commonly occurring form in this type of aneurysms.

Cerebral or Brain aneurysms: These occur inside the blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to your brain. They can be of any size and show no signs or symptoms. You may not even know that you have one if it is in a blood vessel that is deep inside your brain. This type of aneurysm can cause bleeding in some of the affected cases.

Peripheral Aneurysms: You can also get aneurysms in other parts of your body, such as your knee, spleen, groin, intestines, thighs, neck, or kidneys. The chances of these rupturing is less compared to aortic aneurysms. Popliteal aneurysm, which happens in the knee is the most common type of peripheral aneurysms.

Cirsoid Aneurysms: This is a condition where a group of blood vessels is dilated because of a birth defect or congenital malformation. Here, an abnormal connection occurs between a vein and an artery, called arterio-venous shunting. This can cause a dangerous mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood. This type of aneurysm occurs commonly in the head and neck, and they look like nodules.

Aneurysms do not show any symptoms until they rupture or exert pressure on surrounding tissues. The aneurysms that develop near the surface of your body could cause pain and swelling. You may also notice a large mass under your skin if there is one close to the surface. When an aneurysm ruptures, the symptoms will vary based on its location and type. Such symptoms include:

Internal bleeding

Severe pain in the chest, back or head

Increase in heart rate

Angina

Vomiting and nausea

Vision changes

Stiff, painful neck

Dizziness

Some brain aneurysms show symptoms when they grow large and exert pressure over the surrounding brain tissues. This can cause symptoms like:

Severe headache

Blurry vision

Changes in speech

Neck pain

Numbness of Leg and Arm

Aneurysm complications include internal bleeding, vasospasm (narrowing of arteries after rupture), stroke, hyponatremia (low sodium levels), and hydrocephalus (increased pressure on the brain that damages tissues), coma, brain damage, tears in the aorta wall, etc.

A cerebral or intracranial aneurysm is
an abnormal focal dilation of an artery in the brain that results from a weakening of the inner muscular layer (the intima) of a blood vessel wall. The vessel develops a "blister-like" dilation that can become thin and rupture without warning. The resultant bleeding into the space around the brain is called a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). This kind of hemorrhage can lead to a stroke, coma and/or death.

Aneurysms are usually found at the base of the brain just inside the skull, in an area called the subarachnoid space. In fact, 90 percent of SAHs are attributed to ruptured cerebral aneurysms and the two terms are often used synonymously.

Aneurysms range in size, from small – about 1/8 inch – to nearly one inch. Aneurysms larger than one inch are called giant aneurysms, pose a particularly high risk and are difficult to treat. The exact mechanisms by which cerebral aneurysms develop, grow and rupture are unknown.

However, a number of factors are believed to contribute to the formation of cerebral aneurysms, including:

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Cigarette smoking

Congenital (genetic) predisposition

Injury or trauma to blood vessels

01/04/2021

Upper cross syndrome

Spend lots of time in front of the computer or viewing your mobile, driving, or even reading a book every day, then you are likely suffering from Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS). Constantly having your head tilted forward causes postural alterations, often leading to faulty movement patterns, increasing the stress placed on the neck, shoulders and head. This syndrome can cause a multitude of dysfunctions within the body resulting in headaches, early degeneration of the cervical spine, and loss of the cervical curve.

The Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) was presented by Janda to introduce neuromotor aspects of upper body muscle imbalances, describing sagittal plane postural asymmetries as barriers to recovery from chronic locomotor system pain syndrome.

Causes and symptoms of upper cross syndrome?

While we’ve covered several potential causes, prolonged poor posture and sedentary lifestyle are the major causes for upper cross syndrome. Long durations of sitting, looking down staring at screens or too much computer time can cause this imbalance. Also, athletes who potentially build strong trapezoids and pecs (ie. swimmers), can experience upper cross syndrome.

Poor posture with laptop Generally speaking, the symptoms may be visible to the eye. Rounded shoulders, a small hunch, and the head/neck is starting to move forward. The spine’s curvature is also noticeable around the neck and upper back are. Other symptoms include:

Signs and Symptoms of UCS

neck, shoulder or upper back pain

Migraine and tension headaches

strain in the back of the neck and often a weakness in the front

chest pain and tightness

sore shoulder blades

pain in the jaws

tiredness

difficulty sitting, reading, and watching TV

driving for more than a short period because of pain or muscle tightness or soreness

restricted range of motion in the neck or shoulders

numbness, tingling, and pain in the upper arms
pain and reduced range of motion in the ribs

Five ways to help your posture today:

If you have a desk job or your kid’s in virtual school, set alarms on your phone to stand and stretch for a few minutes after 20-30 minute increments of sitting

Set screentime limits on your phone, especially for the apps that are time sucks for you

Adjust your desk to ensure you are sitting or standing with good posture

Invest in a standing desk if possible to have the ability to move from sitting or standing throughout the day

Do a posture check in the mirror. Where are your shoulders and back?

IS UPPER CROSS SYNDROME SERIOUS?

UCS is a chronic condition that can leave significant muscle imbalances in the body and lead to chronic back pain. If someone with UCS swims, bikes, or runs, it can lessen their mobility and reduce overall performance.

The effects of this condition can harm athletic performance, reducing range of motion. If not treated, the condition can cause eventual damage to the spine from continual pressure on the front of the vertebrae.

As with most musculoskeletal conditions, the best way to combat UCS is through preventative stretches, exercises, and improved posture. Once the condition has progressed, Upper Cross Syndrome treatment involves the strengthening of the weakened posterior musculature and stretching of the tight anterior musculature.

Because of chronic poor posture, people with Upper Cross Syndrome generally have numerous problems in the upper back and neck. It is very important to get treated by a musculoskeletal specialist, such as an Airrosti provider, to address the specific problems in the body.

To increase the flexibility of the muscles and joints and ensure full range of motion, there are muscular adhesions and trigger points that must be removed. Manual treatment should be followed by specific strengthening and stretching exercises to prevent future injury and to further restore strength and function.

30/03/2021

Osteoporosis and Menopause

Calcium is essential for various body functions, such as nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction, and blood clotting.

About 99% of calcium is found in the skeletal system but is leeched from the bones when the plasma calcium concentration is low.

With low blood levels of calcium, parathyroid hormone is secreted, leading to the synthesis of calcitriol, which results in bone resorption and the release of calcium; if abundant calcium is present in the serum, this cycle will not occur and bone turnover will return to normal levels.

Due to a decrease in estrogen production after menopause, women's bodies are less able to retain calcium from dietary sources.

Calcium supplementation has been used for decades to prevent this calcium depletion, maintain bone mass, and prevent and treat osteoporosis.

Because peak bone mass is achieved between the ages of 25 and 35 and slowly declines thereafter, calcium supplementation is recommended for women of all ages who are unable to meet dietary calcium recommendations.

Because calcium intake tends to decrease with age, calcium supplementation is especially important in postmenopausal women.

Vitamin D is also fundamental to bone health, because it is essential for optimal calcium absorption. Vitamin D production by the skin also declines with age, so older individuals require more vitamin D through dietary means or supplementation. Both calcium and vitamin D are important in regulating age-related increases in parathyroid hormone and bone resorption.

Osteoporosis is often called a "silent disease" because initially bone loss occurs without symptoms. People may not know that they have osteoporosis until their bones become so weak that a sudden strain, bump, or fall causes a fracture or a vertebra to collapse. Collapsed vertebrae may initially be felt or seen in the form of severe back pain, loss of height, or spinal deformities such as stooped posture.

There is a direct relationship between the lack of estrogen during perimenopause and menopause and the development of osteoporosis. Early menopause (before age 45) and any prolonged periods in which hormone levels are low and menstrual periods are absent or infrequent can cause loss of bone mass

Your bones are made of living, growing tissue. An outer shell of cortical or dense bone encases trabecular bone, a sponge-like bone. When a bone is weakened by osteoporosis, the "holes" in the "sponge" grow larger and more numerous, weakening the internal structure of the bone.

Until about age 30, people normally build more bone than they lose. During the aging process, bone breakdown begins to outpace bone buildup, resulting in a gradual loss of bone mass. Once this loss of bone reaches a certain point, a person has osteoporosis.

Establish a regular exercise program. Exercise makes bones and muscles stronger and helps prevent bone loss. It also helps you stay active and mobile. Weight-bearing exercises, done at least three to four times a week, are best for preventing osteoporosis. Walking, jogging, playing tennis, and dancing are all good weight-bearing exercises. In addition, strength and balance exercises may help you avoid falls, decreasing your chance of breaking a bone.

Eat foods high in calcium. Getting enough calcium throughout your life helps to build and keep strong bones. Excellent sources of calcium are milk and dairy products (low-fat versions are recommended), canned fish with bones like salmon and sardines, dark green leafy vegetables, such as kale, collards and broccoli, calcium-fortified orange juice, and breads made with calcium-fortified flour.

Supplements. If you think you need to take a supplement to get enough calcium, check with your doctor first. Calcium carbonate and calcium citrate are good forms of calcium supplements. Be careful not to get more than 2,000 mg of calcium a day if you are 51 or older. Younger adults may be able to tolerate up to 2500 mg a day but check with your doctor. Too much can increase the chance of developing kidney stones.

Vitamin D. Your body uses vitamin D to absorb calcium. Being out in the sun for a total of 20 minutes every day helps most people's bodies make enough vitamin D. You can also get vitamin D from eggs, fatty fish like salmon, cereal and milk fortified with vitamin D, as well as from supplements. People aged 51 to 70 should have 600 IU daily. More than 4,000 IU of vitamin D each day is not recommended.


Medications. Most of the bisphosphonates that are taken by mouth as well as raloxifene (Evista) can be given to help prevent osteoporosis in people who are at high risk for fractures.

Estrogen. Estrogen, a hormone produced by the ovaries, helps protect against bone loss. It can be used as treatment for the prevention of osteoporosis. Replacing estrogen lost after menopause (when the ovaries stop most of their production of estrogen) slows bone loss and improves the body's absorption and retention of calcium. But, because estrogen therapy carries risks, it is only recommended for women at high risk for osteoporosis and/or severe menopausal symptoms

Know the high risk medications. Steroids, some breast cancer treatments (such as aromatase inhibitors), drugs used to treat seizures (anticonvulsants), blood thinners (anticoagulants), and thyroid medications can increase the rate of bone loss. If you are taking any of these drugs, speak with your doctor about how to reduce your risk of bone loss through diet, lifestyle changes and, possibly, additional medication.

Other preventive steps. Limit alcohol consumption and do not smoke. Smoking causes your body to make less estrogen, which protects the bones. Too much alcohol can damage your bones and increase the risk of falling and breaking a bone.

08/03/2021

Happy International Women's Day

21/12/2020

There are warning signs that you may have a mental health problem, including

A change in your eating or sleeping habits
Withdrawing from the people and activities you enjoy

Having low or no energy

Feeling numb or like nothing matters

Having unexplained aches and pains

Feeling helpless or hopeless

Smoking, drinking, or using drugs more than usual

Feeling unusually confused, forgetful, angry, upset, worried, or scared

Having severe mood swings that cause problems in your relationships

Having thoughts and memories that you can't get out of your head

Hearing voices or believing things that are not true

Thinking of harming yourself or others

Not being able to perform daily tasks like taking care of your kids or getting to work or school.

Anxiety disorders: This group of mental illnesses is characterized by significant feelings of anxiety or fear accompanied by physical symptoms, such as shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, and dizziness.

Three major types of anxiety disorders are generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder (SAD).

Bipolar and related disorders: Formerly known as manic depression

, Bipolar disorders are characterized by alternating episodes of mania, hypomania, and major depression.

There are three broad types of bipolar disorder: bipolar I, bipolar II, and cyclothymia.

Depressive disorders: The common feature of all depressive disorders is the presence of sad, empty, or irritable mood, accompanied by somatic and cognitive changes that significantly affect a person's capacity to function. Examples include major depressive disorder and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

Disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders: A group of psychiatric conditions that affect involving problems with the self-control of emotions and behaviors. Some disorders in this group are oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), intermittent explosive disorder, kleptomania, and pyromania.

Dissociative disorders: This group of psychiatric syndromes is characterized by an involuntary disconnection between consciousness, memories, emotions, perceptions, and behaviors—even one's own identity or sense of self.

Elimination disorders: Children with elimination disorders repeatedly void urine or f***s at inappropriate times and in inappropriate places, whether the action is involuntary or not.

Paraphilic disorders: Describes intense or persistent sexual interests that cause distress or impairment. These may involve recurrent fantasies, urges, or behaviors involving atypical sexual interests.

Personality disorders: These disorders are characterized by an enduring inflexible pattern of experience and behavior that causes distress or impairment. There are currently 10 recognized personality disorders.

Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders: These disorders are defined by abnormalities in one or more of the following areas: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking, disorganized or abnormal motor behavior (including catatonia), and negative symptoms.

Sexual dysfunctions: This heterogeneous group of disorders is characterized by a person's inability to fully engage in or experience sexual pleasure. Some of the most common sexual dysfunctions include female or****ic disorder, erectile disorder, female sexual interest/arousal disorder, and delayed ej*******on.

Sleep-wake disorders: There are several different types of sleep-wake disorders and all involve problems falling asleep or staying awake at desired or socially appropriate times. These disorders are characterized by misalignment of circadian rhythms with the surrounding environment or abnormalities of the circadian system itself. Common sleep-wake disorders include insomnia and narcolepsy.

Somatic symptom and related disorders: People with these disorders feel extreme, exaggerated anxiety about physical symptoms—such as pain, weakness, or shortness of breath. This preoccupation is so intense that it disrupts the person's daily life.

Substance-related and addictive disorders: All substance-related disorders are characterized by a cluster of behavioral and physical symptoms, which can include withdrawal, tolerance, and craving. Substance-related disorders can result from the use of 10 separate classes of drugs.

Feeding and eating disorders: Eating disturbances are characterized by a persistent disturbance of eating patterns that lead to poor physical and psychological health. Three major eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.

Gender dysphoria: Formerly known as gender identity disorder, gender dysphoria occurs when a person feels extreme discomfort or distress because their gender identity is at odds with the gender they were assigned at birth.

Neurocognitive disorders: These disorders are characterized by an acquired decrease in cognitive function. In addition to Alzheimer's disease, other conditions in this category include Huntington's disease, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and neurocognitive issues due to HIV infection.
Neurodevelopmental disorders: These disorders typically manifest early in development, often before a child enters grade school. They are characterized by impairments of personal, social, academic, or occupational functioning. Examples include attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, and learning and intellectual disabilities.

Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders: As the name suggests, these disorders are characterized by the presence of obsessions and/or compulsions. Examples include obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), hoarding, and body dysmorphic disorder.

Trauma and stressor-related disorders: This group includes disorders in which exposure to a traumatic or stressful event is listed explicitly as a diagnostic criterion. The most common is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

27/10/2020

Signs of mental health issues in the elderly

Changes in appearance or dress, or problems maintaining the home or yard.

Confusion, disorientation, problems with concentration or decision-making.

Decrease or increase in appetite; changes in weight.

Depressed mood lasting longer than two weeks.

Feelings of worthlessness, inappropriate guilt, helplessness; thoughts of su***de.

Memory loss, especially recent or short-term memory problems.

Physical problems that can’t otherwise be explained: aches, constipation, etc.

Social withdrawal; loss of interest in things that used to be enjoyable.

Trouble handling finances or working with numbers.

Unexplained fatigue, energy loss or sleep changes.

Memory issues are incorrectly considered a normal part of the aging process by many, which causes mental illnesses to often go unrecognized until they have advanced significantly. Memory problems can be a warning sign of mental illnesses such as Alzheimer’s and dementia in older adults. Signs of this memory loss may include misplacing belongings, repeatedly asking for the same information or forgetting important dates.

Changes In Personal Care
Often times, a person with mental health issues will stop adhering to their regular personal care routines. A noticeable change in appearance might signify that a person is unable to successfully adhere to their former routines related to personal appearance. While this will look different for everyone, changes in personal appearance that may be a sign of a mental illness include forgoing bathing or skipping previously standard personal care tasks, such as applying makeup.

Social Withdrawal
Individuals suffering from mental illness often become socially withdrawn. If you notice your loved one losing interest in activities that they used to be excited about or avoiding regular social engagements, it may be because they are suffering from a mental health issue that makes these things difficult. For example, they may blow off weekly card games with their friends because they are having difficulty remembering how to play.

Changes in Mood
A change in disposition often accompanies mental illnesses, such as depression and Alzheimer’s. Your loved one may go from carefree to anxious, upbeat to depressed, or confident to confused. If these mood changes last more than a couple of weeks, there may be a more serious cause driving their altered personality


Dementia is a progressive syndrome which leads to a deterioration of thinking, memory and behaviour, including the ability to perform routine activities.

Some of the causes of dementia have been identified as:

Alzheimer’s: the most common cause of dementia is a progressive brain disease that leads to various cognitive impairments that worsen over time.

Chronic high blood pressure, blood vessel disease or stroke.

Parkinson’s disease, in severe and advanced stages.

Huntington’s disease: a genetic disorder signalled by mental dysfunction, altered personality, psychosis, and movement disturbance.

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease: a viral infection that leads to rapid and progressive dementia.

Depression in the elderly, commonly referred to as geriatric depression, may mirror the symptoms of a general depression diagnosis for any age group, and because the symptoms occur in conjunction with other illnesses, the disorder may go undiagnosed and untreated.

Types of depression vary and include major depression, persistent depressive disorder, bipolar disorder or seasonal affective disorder. Some of the common signs of depression to look out for are a persistent sad or anxious mood, feelings of worthlessness, helplessness or hopelessness, decreased energy, constant fatigue, irritability and loss of interest in pleasurable activities.

The key defining feature of an anxiety disorder is a constant, excessive worry about everyday events and issues which should not cause such severe uneasiness. Although it is normal for the elderly to worry about health problems and financial affairs, a constant state of worry is cause for concern. Medication and therapy can be very effective in helping the elderly cope with anxiety and an effective treatment plan is instrumental in improving the quality of life.

07/10/2020

The warning signs of clogged arteries

Clogged arteries greatly increase the likelihood of heart attack, stroke, and even death. Because of these dangers, it is important to be aware, no matter how old you are, of the causes of artery plaque and treatment strategies to prevent serious consequences.

Low back pain
Clogged lumber arteries

the arteries leading to the lower back are among the first in the body to accumulate plague and shows sign of blockage

Reduced blood flow to the back can weaken the disc that cushion the vertebra and lead to painful herniated disc and pinched nerves.

People who suffer from chronic back pain are far more likely to have clogged lumbar arteries.

Erectile dysfunction this is an early warning sign for clogged arteries. When blood flow to p***s is reduced it leads to sexual dysfunction


Stroke

when plague accumulate in the arteries leading to the brain the path for blood flow narrows ,depriving portions of the brain of oxygenated blood without oxygen brain cells begin to die in what is known as thrombotic stroke.

Warning signs associated with clogged arteries include leg pain and chest pain .

Peripheral artery disease

leg pain is a symptoms of peripheral arterial disease and sometimes make walking difficult, shortness of breath and extreme fatigue following physical activity are potential warning signs of peripheral arterial disease .

Coronary artery disease

The coronary artery supply blood Oxygen and nutrients to your heart. A build up of plaque can narrow these arteries decreasing blood flow to your heart. Eventually the reduced blood flow may cause chest pain (angina) shortness of breath or other coronary artery disease sign and symptoms a complete block it can cause a heart attack.