Balance Therapy: Use Of Balance in Physiotherapy :
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Balance Therapy: Use Of Balance in Physiotherapy :

In bio-mechanics, balance is an ability to maintain the line of gravity (vertical line from centre of mass) of a body within the base of support with minimal postural sway. Sway is the horizontal movement of the centre of gravity even when a person is standing still. A certain amount of sway is essential and…

Obesity
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Obesity: Physiotherapy Treatment

Obesity define Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health. It is defined by body mass index (BMI) and further evaluated in terms of fat distribution via the waist–hip ratio and total cardiovascular risk factors. It is the most…

Colle’s fracture
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Colle’s fracture:

A Colle’s fracture is a type of fracture of the distal forearm in which the broken end of the radius is bent backwards. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, deformity, and bruising. Complications may include damage to the median nerve. It typically occurs as a result of a fall on an outstretched hand. Other names: Colle’s…

ACHILLES TENDINITIS
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ACHILLES TENDINITIS

What is Achilles Tendinitis? Causes of Achilles tendinitis: Symptoms of Achilles tendonitis: Diagnosing in Achilles tendonitis: Thompson Test : Differential Diagnoses in Achilles Tendinitis: Other conditions that may be considered include: Treatment Achilles tendonitis: Your doctor might suggest: Rest : Ice: Compression : Elevation : Surgical Treatment : One surgical method is called open repair:…

Juvenile arthritis
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Juvenile arthritis

Juvenile arthritis (JA) is not a disease in itself. Also known as pediatric rheumatic disease, JA is an umbrella term used to describe the many autoimmune and inflammatory conditions or pediatric rheumatic diseases that can develop in children under the age of 16. Juvenile arthritis affects nearly 300,000 children in the United States. Although the…

Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
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BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER (BPD)

What is a Borderline personality disorder (BPD)? Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental illness that is part of the group of mental illnesses called personality disorders. Like other personality disorders, it is characterized by a consistent pattern of thinking, feeling, and interacting with others and with the world that tends to result in significant…