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Thank you! for being "ON TIME"

In Physio practice, we see various types of cases. Most of the cases are a learning experience in a way or the other. We like to treat everyone, whatever the person or the personality. Most of the people are interesting to interact with, some of them are enlightening. Patients are mostly humble, but few seem arrogant. We understand that every person has a different way of looking at problems so we try to give our best to all of them. People who make us unhappy are those who do not respect time. Coming late is a personality trait which comes so naturally to some. Those who reach late must understand that they are disturbing the next patients' schedule. Appointment delays dilute our energy levels with which we would like to treat patients. Thank You, for being ''On Time."

My Shoulder Hurts !

http://www.physicalhealthconsultants.com/ You feel pain in your shoulder after a sudden stretch, during some activity. You decide to wait and watch if the pain subsides on its own. You try hot pack, ice pack, diclofenac application and  muscle relaxant tablets randomly to reduce pain. Pain remains mildly, but you feel better within 4-5 days. Slowly getting back to activity, you realise that pain increases while performing certain movements only.  After another 15 days, on a holiday; you decide it is still bothering so let me see a doctor. Knowing that you are insurance covered, you find the best-known shoulder surgeon in the city (if it was possible, you may have tried the most known surgeon in the world) through Internet. The surgeon who is just about to enter the OT for some important surgery takes out some time to consult you. Knowing that the  problem is probably not meant to be handled by a surgical intervention he explains you the exact situation.  ...

Does Physiotherapy really help ? YES IT DOES...

Physiotherapy is being widely used as a 10-day treatment, before concluding that spine surgery is a necessity. In many such cases, only Ultrasound Therapy and Interferential Therapy are administered for the entire treatment and then the patient is informed  "Physiotherapy did not help, so surgery is the only option". It should be clear to patients that in cases of severe disc compression / spondylitis /nerve impingement / stenosis, just 10 days of Electrotherapy can not do wonders. In all such spine related problems, physical approach to treatment just acts as a catalyst to natural recovery and must be followed for a long period of time. Mechanical changes of the spine can not be corrected unless mechanical re-alignment is done. Electrotherapy must be used along with or as an alternative to medication to reduce inflammation and pain but  not as a complete treatment.  Many practitioners restrict physical activity completely during the acute phase o...

Pseudo Sciatica - Piriformis Syndrome

http://www.physicalhealthconsultants.com/the-physio-way.html Everyone who has pain or numbness in leg, comes in with a self-diagnosed SCIATICA on mind. Many patients even know the treatment to be done - Traction and Diathermy. Sciatic pain is one which radiates from the origin of Sciatic Nerve in the Lumbar Spinal region and radiates down to the legs. Mostly it may radiate down on only one leg. This sciatic pain is sometimes mimicked by another condition "Piriformis Syndrome".  Piriformis  is a small muscle in the upper gluteal region. This muscle may get over stressed and spasmodic due to sedentary jobs or may even have structural variations since birth. Sciatic nerve passing under / through the muscle gets compressed due to the above mentioned stress or structural variation. This leads to discomfort / tingling through the Sciatic Nerve route. This condition is easy to treat once correctly diagnosed. Manual muscle release, Cryotherapy. Stretches and ...

Online Physiotherapy Video Consultation

Link for THE PHYSICAL HEALTH CONSULTANTS Online Video Consultation form physicalhealthconsultants www.physicalhealthconsultants.com Timing is not a hinderence for those calling from any time zones,  we consider late appointments after 10:00 pm IST also.  The fee is minimal, so do not hesitate before contacting.    Patients who come for treatment at our clinic often tell us that their parents need consultation as well, but they are based in some other city.These are mostly chronic problems like arthritis, back-related problems or old injuries.    Few of these cases end up coming to us whenever they are here in Bangalore for a holiday. Follow-up treatment for such cases is generally done via phone or emails. Sometimes we refer them to follow up with physio clinics available near them.    This way we have treated many cases from across India and few cases from other countries as well. Particularly in Singapore, UAE, USA and Australia...

When Should I use a Cervical Collar ?

Some common questions asked by neck pain patients : 1. Should I use a Cervical Collar ? 2. Should I sleep without pillow ?  3. Should I take any pain killers ? 4. Should I stop all exercise ? It should be understood that all cases can not be generalised. If you have pain due to muscle spasm or regular use of computers, then you may continue with all exercise,continue to use pillow,avoid pain killers and do not need a collar. If there is a problem with vertebral alignment like changes in normal cervical curvature or disc compression /bulge then it needs to be handled more carefully. In very few cases pain killers and cervical collar may be required. Most people may be able to continue moderate form of exercise but exercise should be prescribed after elaborate assessment. Exercise prescription should be done only by a Physical Therapist. Patient should have no confusion about the fact that only a qualified Physical Therapist prescribes exercise. Teaching...

The Family Physician - Your doctor friend.

http://www.physicalhealthconsultants.com/the-physio-way.html  Once upon a time, your dad had a friend; he happened to be a doctor.You called him doctor uncle. Always well dressed, respected by everyone and he had a sense of humour too. He knew you since you were born and seemed to be an encyclopedia on your grandmother's health issues. A person so close to the family yet a thorough professional when it mattered.  This doctor knew few other families in your locality and had no plans to expand his "BUSINESS" beyond his capacity. He never charged a rupee from your gardener or driver, instead would take out sample medicine from his drawer and give it to them for free.  Did he even know the definition of "Executive Health Check Up" or "Corporate Gifts"?  You have fond memories of him right but does your child know any such doctor uncle?   It is not a luxury, it is a necessity for every family to have a family doctor. Your physician may be from ...