Physical Therapy articles related to good health

Introduction:   Physical therapy can help you from obesity and helps to lose your body weight and getting a good desired body shape. Physical therapist are qualified medical worker which can help you to lose body weight up to the desired amount. Under supervision of a  physical therapist you can do the exercise is as per the requirement.   In this  article you would come to know about how to reduce body weight with the help of Physical Therapy What health problems does an Obese person have ?  1. Shortness of breath during stair climbing or walking and get easily fatigued. 2. Recurrent problem of vertigo and unconsciousness 3. Difficulty in performing daily household activities and dependent on others, thus affecting the quality of life.  4. Disturbed overall metabolism such as * Easily prone to diabetes * Fatty liver  * Hypertension or high blood pressure * Sleep disturbances * Muscular and joint pain 5. Body shaming or feeling awkward in party and fu...

Introduction:  Physical Therapy plays a major role in recovery of patients with respiratory problems such as emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis or lung cancer, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ), pulmonary hypertension, respiratory tract infections. In this article you would come to know about the physical therapy techniques in musculoskeletal dysfunction in respiratory disease.  The person with respiratory disease has a typical posture with tightness of the pectoral chest muscle and weakness of the serratus anterior and the middle and lower fibres of the trapezius. This poor posture results in increased thoracic kyphosis and protracted position of the scapula, also position of the shoulder joint is anteriorly with the humerus in glenoid fossa. Subjective Assessment:  Initial assessment of patient with respiratory disease by a Physical therapist include questioning regarding headache, neck, shoulder or thoracic pain and any upper limb pain or paresthesia. T...

Introduction: After a lower limb surgery it is very important to do the exercises of the part which is operated, to make the muscles stronger and once again start walking it is crucial to do Physical Therapy exercises after surgery of the leg. In this article you would come to know about the exercises of the leg after a surgery.  These exercises are designed to increase your strength and range of motion following surgery. These exercises are meant to be done in a pain free manner as much as possible and under the supervision of a physical therapist. There are some videos of exercises in this article which you can perform after a leg surgery. While you may experience some pain and discomfort during the exercises physical therapist try to work in a pain free range as much as possible. If you do experience excessive pain or discomfort while doing these exercises then immediately talk to your physical therapist to get some follow up advice. Physical therapy exercises after a leg surger...