Broken arm

What is a broken arm? A broken bone is a fracture of the arm which involves one or more of the three bones of the arm that have been cracked. The arm consists of 3 major bones — the ulna, radius and humerus. If one has broken an arm, he/she should seek prompt medical attention. […]
Conditions treated with Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is often part of a non-surgical treatment plan that may be combined with medication. Any illnesses and diseases can be cured by physical therapy. We have listed disease of sicknesses, medical conditions, and chronic or non-chronic diseases or conditions treated by physical therapy. These ailments that can be cured with physical therapy range […]
Achilles tendinitis

Achilles Tendinitis commonly refers to an injury of the Achilles tendon or its covering. It is an overuse injury that is common in middle-aged people who are jumpers & joggers, due to the repetitive action & increased intensity and so can occur in other activities that requires the same repetitive action. It’s an injury on the […]
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

Overview De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition of tendons in your wrist and lower thumb. Swelling of the tendons, and the tendon sheath, can cause pain and tenderness along the thumb side of the wrist. When the swollen tendons rub against the narrow tunnel they pass through, it causes pain at the base of your thumb […]
Knee Pain Treatment

Knee pain is a common problem that affects people of all ages. Many types of minor knee pain respond well to self-care measures. Knee is the largest joint in the human body which has consist of 3 bones, 4 stabilizing ligaments, muscles, tendon & cartilage. With all of these moving parts, various injuries ranging from […]
Lower Back Pain

Lower back or the lumbar spine, is a structure of interconnecting bones, joints, nerves, ligaments & muscles which all work together to provide support, strength & flexibility. However, this complex structure also leaves the lower back susceptible to injury and pain. Lower back pain usually develops due to overuse or a minor injury, but sometimes […]
Olecranon Bursitis

What Is Olecranon Bursitis? Olecranon bursitis is also known as “baker’s elbow,” or “Popeye elbow” or “student’s elbow.” Olecranon refers to the pointy bone in your elbow & Bursitis refers to inflammation of a part of your body called a bursa, which is a sac full of fluid. Olecranon bursa, reduces friction between the skin & the pointy bone in your […]
Heel spurs

A heel spurs is a foot condition created by a calcium deposit causing a bony protrusion on the underside of the heel bone. Heel spurs often start in the front of your heel and eventually affect other parts of your foot. Although heel spurs are often painless, they can cause heel pain. They often start in the front of […]
Wrist Pain

Wrist pain is such a condition that has various causes. The wrist is not one single joint. Infact, it’s made up of several small joints where the bones of the hand & forearm meet. Wrist pain can interfere with day-to-day activities & even impact a person’s quality of life. Wrist pain can cause by sprains […]
Middle & Upper Back Pain

Middle & upper back pain is not as common as low back pain or neck pain, because the bones in this area of the back don’t flex or move as much as the bones in your lower back or neck. Middle & upper back pain occurs below the neck and above the bottom of the […]