Discussion on Physical Therapy Topics

                                                             What is Norovirus ? Norovirus is an infectious virus that results in vomiting and diarrhea. It can happen to anyone and make you sick.  How does Norovirus spread? It spreads very easily and quickly.  you may  get norovirus  via   by chance  getting tiny  debris  of feces (poop) or vomit from an  infected   character   for your  mouth and have direct  contact  with  a person   who's   inflamed  with this virus. Norovirus is also called?  It's also known as stomach flu or stomach bug.  How long does norovirus last? It can affect you at any age. Man recovers from it in a day or two. If your immunity is weak, it can take weeks.   Affects of Norovirus ? Dehydration:...

Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a condition of bone that results in decreased mineral content and weakening of the bone. This weakening can lead to fractures, especially of the spine, hip. and wrist and weight-bearing joints. It can also cause pain   Approximately 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, 80% of them women, and an additional 34 million individuals are at the risk due to decreased bone mass. Diagnosis: Osteoporosis can be determined by the T-score of a bone mineral density (BMD) scan. World Health Organisation has established the following criteria: Normal: -1.0 or higher Osteopenia: -1.0 to -2.4 osteoporosis: -2.5 or less A decrease of 1 standard deviation represents a 10% to 12% loss  of BMD  Osteoporosis is caused by/ Risk factors: Osteoporosis is caused by and the risk factors for osteoporosis include: Female sex Increasing age; small, thin-boned Ethnicity (White and Asian women have the greatest risk); family history; sex hormones. Unsual menstrual cycl...

  Treatment of Muscle Spasms by Physical Therapy   What is Muscle Spasm? A muscle spasm can be defined as:   “A twitch in the muscle and it feels like hard or tight, like a knot”. Most commonly occur in the leg muscles . May also occur in other muscles which include hands, back, feet and toes. Most often, muscle spasms are idiopathic, they have no known cause.   Muscle Spasm Causes   Those muscles who get fatigued from exercise. Dehydration/Electrolyte depletion. Low levels of calcium, sodium, potassium, etc. Nerve Damage Parkinson’s disease Cardiovascular disease Pregnancy   Role of Physiotherapy   Physical Therapy treatment of muscle spasms treatment includes: Stretching ( Stretching can help in improving or it can stop the spasm from occurring)     No.1   Stretch your leg by pulling your toes towards your head. You can use a strap or towel for this. Hold it for a few seconds or until the spasm stops.         ...

 Tennis elbow is also known as lateral epicondylitis is a swelling of tendons, that causes pain in the elbow and arm. It entails the muscles and tendons of our forearm that cause extension of our wrist and fingers. It can occur in people of any age but it's more common at the age of 40 or above. Causes of tennis elbow: It develops usually over time,  Due to repetitive movements. Too much stress on tendons may also result in tennis elbow. It also occurs in people with jobs or hobbies which involve repetitive arm movements like typing, painting, and knitting.  Lateral epicondylitis can occur without any known repetitive injury. This type of condition is called an idiopathic cause. Symptoms of tennis elbow: The symptoms of tennis elbow include: pain and tenderness are the lateral epicondyle in the elbow. pain can radiate towards the upper and lower arm. Doing any activity like lifting up weight can cause so much pain. Treatment: There are both surgical and non-surgical way...

 Golf  Elbow is also known as Medial Epicondylitis , baseball elbow, suitcase elbow, or forehand tennis elbow. It causes pain from the elbow to the inside of the wrist (medial side) of the elbow. Pain is caused by damage to the muscles that bend the wrist near the palm. It develops when the tendons on the inside of the forearm become inflamed and irritant. More use of forearm, wrist and hand, and elbow is a major cause of golfer elbow. Symptoms:   Weakness in the hand and forearm while gripping objects.  Stiffness in the elbow region.  pain or numbness   Tingling sensation while gripping anything. Causes: There are many activities and occupations that lead to golfer ' s elbow. Over use of muscles.  Forceful, repetitive movements. Risk Factors: Age 40 or above. Smoker. Obese. Repetition in any work Prevention: You can prevent from this by strengthen your forearm muscles. Do stretching before any activity. Take proper rest after regular interval...

  Treatment of DM with respect to Physical Therapy DiabetesMellitus (DM) can be defined as a metabolic disorder in which there are chronically high sugar levels. The body does not produce enough or respond normally to insulin.     Patients with  diabetes mellitus  most commonly present with: ·           Increased thirst ·           Increased urination ·           Lack of energy and fatigue ·           Bacterial and fungal infections ·           Delayed wound healing. ·           Lack of energy ·            Fatigue ·           May also complain of numbness or tingling in hands or feet or with blurred vision.    ...