Plantar Fascia refers to the band of ligaments that connect the heel bone (calcaneus) to the toes. It is the largest ligament in the foot and spreads out in the shape of a web. It absorbs external shocks and also lends support to the foot arch. This ligament undergoes...
‘Sports injuries’ is an umbrella term used to collectively denote physical damage caused while playing a sport or during training sessions. Physical combat, inadequate warming and conditioning before as well as after an activity, use of faulty equipment or technique,...
Cervical Spondylosis is the medical term for Arthritis of the neck. It is a degenerative disorder that affects the vertebrae and discs in the cervical spine. With age, the fluid between the vertebrae tend to dry up, which causes the discs to shrink and become stiff....
Golfer’s Elbow or Medial Epicondylitis is a medical condition that affects the muscles in the forearm that enable us to hold, twist the arm or grip onto things. It causes pain in the bony outgrowth or bump on the inner side of the elbow joint. Golfer’s Elbow can be...
Hand therapy is a type of rehabilitation procedure performed by physical therapists to treat conditions of the hands, shoulder, arm, wrist and elbow joint. These parts of the upper body are collectively referred to as the upper extremities. The joints play a major...
