“Physiotherapists only see people in pain…. Physiotherapy requires a doctor’s note…. Physiotherapists only treat athletes…” If you’ve had these thoughts, you’re not alone. Misconceptions about physiotherapy inhibit many from seeking help even when needed! Physiotherapy is an essential part in most fields of healthcare. A physiotherapist plays a huge role in your well-being and health, […]
The best type of exercise for beginners is the one you will actually get down to doing and not push for that elusive ‘tomorrow’ that just doesn’t come! Truth is, it doesn’t matter whether you’ve never exercised before, are a newbie to home workouts, were a keen gym workout aficionado before the years of never-ending lock-downs or if you’re […]
Us Bawas love centuries, then be it cricket or life! We generally tend to live long and strong, but many people worry about their cognitive (intellectual/mental) health. They fear their mind will no longer be as sharp as earlier. The thought of losing the cognitive ability they had in their youth feels scary. You know […]
Two of the most common complaints I receive from my patients, are that of back-ache and neck-pain. Of late, there’s also been a growing number of patients complaining of headaches, especially after the pandemic. You might wonder why a patient with a headache would consult a physiotherapist, when one could simply pop in a few […]
After the long and enforced, stay-at-home vacation thrust onto us by the pandemic, it’s a relief to have some real vacation time! These days, many prefer road trips over mass transport services. Hardly surprising to see many patients complaining of aches and pains after long hours of car travel! Stress and discomfort while driving is […]
Sometimes, we experience one of ‘those’ days, when the weight of responsibility weighs you down, a heaviness in your heart, a dark cloud hanging over your head. Minor inconveniences you would usually brush aside now take their toll on you. You really wish no fights today. Perhaps something triggered this, perhaps it’s just a feeling […]
For all the talk about patient-centered care and a new health-care paradigm – which is most certainly the right way forward, the clinician-patient relationship has always remained relatively one-sided because of the nature of the profession itself. Essentially, patients come to clinicians for help, and the knowledge transfer, advice and guidance most often flows in […]
Women-specific health problems become synonymous with being a woman, but you no longer need to suffer in silence. Instead, take a step forward towards preventing and eliminating these women-specific health concerns. One such step is seeking physiotherapy for preventive or corrective measures. What better occasion than Women’s Day to understand the role of physiotherapy in […]
Your shoulder has a lot going on in and around it; a few joints, plenty of muscles and tendons, and loads of ligaments. It’s difficult to pin-point the reason of pain in your shoulder; often there could be multiple reasons. The shoulder comprises several joints that combine with tendons and muscles to allow a wide […]
The knee is a vulnerable joint that bears a great deal of stress from everyday activities, such as lifting and kneeling, and from high-impact activities, such as jogging and aerobics. With obesity on the rise, the poor knee joint literary bears the overload. Knee pain is a common complaint among adults and most often associated […]
Have you ever heard of ‘breadfruit? It’s a rather strange name for a fruit that seems it may look like bread. Instead, like jackfruit, it’s a member of the mulberry family. A breadfruit (Artocarpus altiris) tree thrives in tropical climate and can grow up to 85 feet, producing up to 200 fruits yearly. The fruit […]