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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

You tried everything to shed weight, but on the weighing scale, the numbers just weren't dropping. Wonders what you're wrong with? While you need to focus on bigger things, it's the little everyday habits that often get into the way weight loss is achieved. 👉Giving cravings late at night or in the evening is the most common habit that comes in the way people lose weight. You might think a couple of bites are harmless, but they aren't. Several studies show that snacking in the late evening results in poor sleep and obesity. Ask yourself, before heading to the fridge, if you're really hungry or just want to mummy something because you're bored. If you're really hungry, make sure you only consume 100 to 150 calories that would take the edge away from hunger. Better yet, keeping the healthy snacks option is recommended if you're anxious about mumming or immediate hunger. Hold a pack of roasted food or something else near you to satisfy your snaking

Myofascial slings are in body to Work together to transfer load through the lumbar and pelvic Area. As name says, Myofascial slings are made up of fascia, muscles and ligaments to provide  stability and mobility.  Myofascial slings connect and function together to produce dynamic movement in the body. when the Myofascial slings are working efficiently, they also help us move better, produce more force, and create more speed. The body is a complex system made up of many of these anatomical slings.  Muscles are linked by a fascia within a specific myofascial sling to generate force that transfers load within the pelvis and lumbar spine. Research indicates that it can cause instability when there is a weak component in the sling, resulting in poor performance and injury.  In order to generate and sustain dynamic movement, different muscles and slings will overlap and interconnect. They provide optimum alignment of bones and joints to create movement while myofascial slings function in ha

You have an injury. All you can think about is the pain. Do you reach for the heating pad or the ice pack? Which will help the most? Hot Pack or Cold pack ?  We treat everything from arthritis to pulled muscles to inflammation with ice packs or heating pads. Treating pain with hot and cold can be extremely effective for several different conditions and injuries, and easily affordable.  The tricky part is knowing what situations call for hot, and which calls for cold. Sometimes a single treatment will even include both. Warmth seems inviting, but you know that cold is a very helpful therapy. It may be hard to decipher especially when pain is clouding your mind. Making a thoughtful choice will help you feel better. Making the wrong choice can lead to adverse reactions and more pain rather than relief. Start by knowing when to use each therapy. The simple answer is ice is for injuries; heat is for muscles, chronic pain, and stress. However, that can still be confusing. For instanc

The term goniometry is derived from two Greek words, gonia, meaning "angle" and metron, meaning "measurement". A goniometer is an instrument that measures the available range of motion at a joint. Goniometry is the art and science of measuring the joint ranges in each plane of the joint. If a patient or client suffers from a decreased range of motion in a particular joint, at the initial evaluation, the therapist can use a goniometer to evaluate what the range of motion is, and then ensure that the intervention works in subsequent sessions by using the goniometer. There are different types of goniometers; the most used is the standard universal goniometer, which is either made from plastic or metal tools. It consists of a stationary arm, a moving arm, and a fulcrum. The telescopic-armed goniometer, Gravity Dependent Goniometer, fluid goniometer, pendulum, electronic goniometer, and some AI-based Application smartphones are other types of goniometer used for joint ra

A stiff neck is the most common pain that occurs because of improper positioning of the neck while sleeping or it can be a result of a stressful day at work or any injury or jerk. There’s a difference between a stiff neck and one that hurts so bad that it makes your head spin kind of pain, and it is “bad enough”. Neck pain or a stiff neck are extremely common can affect your life in so many different ways. Whether it be sharp neck pain, dull muscular aches, headache, or an inability to fully move your head, a sore neck can be very frustrating yet it's simple to fix in the majority of cases. When Should You See a Physical Therapist for Neck Pain ? when it’s unbearable you should see a PT. There are many causes of neck pain . It is important to make an accurate diagnosis of the cause of your neck pain so that appropriate treatment can be directed at the cause. After X-rays and physical examination, the Physical therapeutic treatment plan is designed according to your need

Wearable technology is becoming more accessible and more usable than ever before. There are many different types, such as smartwatches (like your Brand new watch 😏 ), step trackers, heart rate monitors, sleep sensors( In smartwatches), calorie trackers, and assistants for workouts. A characteristic of heart rate monitoring is something that many of them have in common. Apple Watch Series 6 Heart rate can be a very useful tool for tracking cardiovascular health not only during a workout but also overall. You've probably heard, among other terms, terms like " target heart rate ," " resting heart rate ," and " maximum heart rate " but what does that mean? With our current technology, the good news is, all of these will be calculated for you, but it might be wise to know more about them to use them for your benefit.  even advanced watches like the Apple watch ( Recent Series) also Comes with an  EMG-Electro cardiogram.  That is advance in real-t