Patellar dislocation occurs when the patella slips out of its position, mainly due to trauma or muscle imbalance. Rehabilitation exercises play a crucial role in restoring stability, strengthening surrounding muscles, and preventing future dislocations. The best exercises focus on improving quadriceps strength, especially the vastus medialis oblique (VMO), enhancing hip and core stability, and gently…
Introduction: Middle back pain is a frequent issue that many people face daily. Back pain is relieved and prevented from worsening by regular exercise. Sharp or shooting pain, stiffness, and irritation are some signs of mid-back pain. Additionally, people may find some movements challenging. Other parts of the body, such as the neck or lower…
Introduction Being flexible is an important aspect of general fitness. It explains the range of motion your muscles and joints may have without causing pain. In addition to lowering the chance of injury and improving posture, flexibility allows for common motions like reaching, twisting, and bending. Stretching may be done in various ways to increase…
The subscapularis muscle, located on the front of the shoulder blade, plays a key role in shoulder stability and internal rotation. When it becomes tight, inflamed, or injured, it can lead to pain, stiffness, and limited shoulder movement. Incorporating targeted exercises can help reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore muscle function. In this guide, we’ll…
Introduction: A common injury among teenagers participating in sports, especially those involving sudden, powerful muscular contractions, is an avulsion fracture of the anterior superior iliac spine. The anterior superior iliac spine may sustain a fracture or avulsion due to the strong contraction of the connected muscles during forceful activities like running or kicking. Targeted Exercise,…
Introduction: An Achilles tendon tear is a serious injury that affects the tendon connecting your calf muscles to your heel bone. Recovery involves targeted exercises that gradually restore strength, flexibility, and mobility. The right rehabilitation program plays a crucial role in healing and preventing future injuries. The largest and strongest tendon in the body, the…
Introduction: Shoulder stretching exercises help improve flexibility, reduce stiffness, and maintain a healthy range of motion. These stretches are beneficial for relieving tension, preventing injuries, and supporting recovery from shoulder pain or tightness caused by poor posture, overuse, or inactivity. Common problems include shoulder stiffness and soreness, particularly for people who work lengthy desk jobs,…
Introduction: Physical therapy plays a crucial role in managing lower back pain by reducing pain, improving mobility, and preventing recurrence. Through targeted exercises, manual therapy, posture correction, and patient education, physical therapists help individuals restore function and return to daily activities safely and effectively. The lower lumbo-sacral region of the spine is most frequently affected…
A pinched nerve in the neck (cervical radiculopathy) occurs when a nerve in the neck is compressed or irritated, mainly due to a slipped disc, bone spurs, or poor posture. Gentle neck exercises under the guidance of a Physical therapist can help relieve pressure on the nerve, improve mobility, and reduce pain and stiffness. We’ll…
Introduction: When the disc material between the spinal vertebrae bulges or ruptures, it can cause prolapsed intervertebral disc disease (PIVD), also referred to as a herniated or slipped disc, which may press on close nerves. The posterior longitudinal ligament may become incompetent as a result of acute strains from sudden effort or bending, as well…
