Sciatica

What Is Sciatica? Sciatica is pain in leg, tingling, weakness or numbness produced by an irritation of the nerve roots that lead to the sciatic nerve & affects the back of the leg. The sciatic nerve is formed by the nerve roots coming out of the spinal cord into the lower back that go down through the buttock, and […]
Low Back Pain Physical Therapy

Low Back Pain Low back pain is one of the most common pains that cause patients to seek physical therapy treatment. Low back pain physical therapy has the power to reduce pain and restore mobility. Area behind the belly from the rib cage to the pelvis is the low back which is also called the […]
Vertigo

What is vertigo? Vertigo is not a disease; it is only a symptom of a disorder, rather than a condition itself. It’s the false sensation that involves sense of motion, spinning or feeling of imbalance. One can feel dizziness, imbalance, light-headedness typically the imbalance is related to nausea, vomiting or unsteadiness on walking which can […]
Meniscus Lesion

What is a Meniscus lesion? Meniscal lesions are among the most common knee disorders encountered by the practicing orthopaedic surgeon, knee meniscus is a fibrocartilage that separates thigh bone from your shin bone in the knee joint there are two unique half-moon-shaped or kidney shape pieces of cartilage called menisci that lie firmly on the shin […]
Plantar fasciitis

What is Plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is generally common cause of heel pain. Plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes, which supports the arch of your foot and functions as our natural shock-absorbing mechanism. When you strain your […]
Muscular Dystrophy

What is Muscular dystrophy? Muscular dystrophy refers to a group of over 30 disorders that lead to muscle weakness and consequent loss of strength. As the condition progresses, it becomes difficult to move. In some extreme cases, it may affect breathing and heart function, leading to life-threatening complications. It depends on the type and severity, the […]
Ankylosing spondylitis

What is Ankylosing spondylitis? Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is condition that can cause some of the vertebrae in your spine to fuse which makes the spine less flexible and can result in a hunched-forward posture. This chronic condition is caused by inflammation of the spine. It starts in the joints between your spine and pelvis, but […]
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 […]