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Human heart and how to keep it healthy?

One of the Most Important Organs is Heart in our human body, one of my relatives asked me one time, Is it possible to remove the plaque formed in the branch vessels of the heart muscles? 

What is Fixator Muscles ?

What is Fixator Muscle?  What is a fixator muscle definition? Fixators are the muscle,   The muscle which fixes the attachments of the agonists, antagonists, and synergists.  What is an example of a fixator muscle? In the human body, we have so many examples of fixator muscles. 

How To Gain Muscle Without Using Any Equipment At Home

You don't need any special equipment to gain muscle at home. Training at home has never been more appealing in today's world. Many people have turned to home workouts as a result of a deadly virus and the inability to afford a gym membership. Most of us don't have much in the way of equipment, and ordering online is prohibitively expensive. It may sound depressing and hopeless, but you don't need fancy equipment to gain muscle.

Hidden wings of Humans-Serratus Anterior

Serratus Anterior- Hidden wings of Humans?  weird title? well, I see these muscles as wings haha😆. The serratus anterior is a muscle that originates on the surface of the 1st to 8th ribs at the side of the chest and inserts along the entire anterior length of the medial border of the scapula. 

How to Turn Injury into 'Win-jury'?

I was working on pushup variations this past weekend when I went a little too far and severely strained my shoulder muscle. let's put this thing away, I am already sitting with icepacks on my shoulders while working on this blog, 

Why Physiotherapist Love Resistance bands over Dumbbell or Barbell?

Recently I ordered the Resistance band of one of the famous bands, Thera bands for myself from Amazon . Personally, I choose the Resistance band over any other resistance equipment. Many of us have learned to appreciate resistance bands as a result of the pandemic.  Why Physiotherapist Love Resistance bands over Dumbbell or Barbell? They don't appear to be very promising, but they're a good alternative for dumbbells and barbells. The advantage of resistance bands overweights is as follows. So What is the Benefit of the Resistance band in Physiotherapy? in this post we are going to learn every possible aspect of the resistance band. before that let's understand, What is a resistance band and how Resistance band works? Resistance bands, like any other piece of exercise equipment, can be customized to fit your specific exercise/rehab program. Different bands, like dumbbells or other weighted exercise equipment, provide a range of resistance levels to the user. The res...

Classification of Ankle Sprains And Healing Process

An ankle Sprain is the commonest injury in the leg we have, Regardless of whether the lateral or medial ligaments are injured, the severity of an ankle sprain is typically placed into one of three grades based on the amount of ligamentous damaged or bruised. The degree of tissue damage, the amount of joint laxity, and the extent of dysfunction increase with each increase in grade. we can classify the ankle sprain into three grades : Grade I ankle sprains result in a stretching of the ligamentous fibers and are considered minor sprains. there is Stretching of ligaments, anterior talofibular ligament usually the one who gets stretched in an ankle sprain. there will be Point tenderness and Limited dysfunction. No laxity will be present at the joint. the patient will be able to bear full weight and Little to no edema will be there. Grade II ankle sprains result in partial tearing of the ligamentous fibers and are considered to be moderate sprains. there will be Part...

Can I Use a TENS Unit for Muscle Building?

TENS , or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, is a pain treatment that uses low voltage electric current to Distract pain signals in your body. TENS is typically done with a TENS unit. Nowadays there are many types of TENS Modalities are available, but the basic principle remains the same. TENS can be portable or with a clinic setup. You attach the pads directly to your skin. When the machine is switched on, small electrical impulses are delivered to the affected area of your body, which you feel like a tingling sensation. The electrical impulses can reduce the pain signals going to the spinal cord and brain, which may help relieve pain and relax muscles. They may also stimulate the production of endorphins, which are the body’s natural painkillers. There are two theories about how transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) works. One theory is that the electric current stimulates nerve cells that block the transmission of pain signals, modifying your perception of pa...

What is Postural Drainage in Chest Physiotherapy

Postural drainage (bronchial drainage) in Chest Physiotherapy , the technique used for airway clearance , is a means of mobilizing secretions in one or more lung segments to the central airways by placing the patient in various positions. gravity effect on various positions taken by the patient.  When secretions are moved from the smaller to the larger airways, they are then cleared by coughing or endotracheal suctioning. Postural drainage therapy also includes the use of manual techniques, such as percussion, shaking, and vibration , coupled with voluntary coughing. after recovery some patients found lung function decreased in COVID-19 as known as coronavirus infection. post-treatment lung physiotherapy and chest physiotherapy can improve lung function. Goals and Indications for Postural Drainage Prevent Accumulation of Secretions in Patients at Risk for Pulmonary Complications  Patients with pulmonary diseases that are associated with increased production or ...

What Is Active Exercise and its effect in Physiotherapy?

Definition Of Voluntary or Active Movement is Movement performed or controlled by the voluntary action of muscles, working in opposition to an external force. Classification Of Active Exercise Free Exercise:  The working muscles are subject only to the forces of gravity acting upon the part moved or stabilized. Assisted Exercise: When muscle strength or coordination is inadequate to perform a movement an external force is applied to compensate for the deficiency. Assisted - resisted Exercise: Muscles may be strong enough to work against resistance in part of the range and not in others. This type of exercise ensures that the external forces applied are adopted in every part of the range to the abilities of the muscles. Resisted Exercise: The forces of resistance offered to the action of the working muscles are artificially and systematically increased to develop the power and endurance of the muscles. Free exercises are performed by the patient's own muscular effo...

8 Mistakes People do in gym!

I’ve been training for almost 5 years at the gym now, and I’ve seen it all. Gymming is not easy? Every gym-going person and especially the one who is attending gym first time have so many questions in mind, right? Today we are going to discuss this. That Most 8 mistakes that as a Trainer and Physiotherapist I have heard from my clients. 1.  Focusing on numbers rather than technique This is a cardinal sin done by many, from the beginner just trying to get buff to the powerlifter trying to hit bigger numbers and everything in between. Chasing the next number is a natural human trait, and in the gym, the next number is a heavier weight to lift. Bigger numbers imply greater strength, which in turn implies greater feelings of accomplishment. via GIPHY Then there's the injury. The number one thing you should focus on in the gym is technique because if you make it a priority, you'll be less likely to sustain an injury. Furthermore, mobility is extremely important. If you can't get...