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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
May be due to muscle strain, infections, or skin conditions.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a treatment plan for you.
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Treatment goals
•to protect the joint from further damages. •provide pin relief.
•prevent deformity and disabilities.
•increase functional capacity.
•improve flexibility and strength.
•encourage regular exercise.
•improve general fitness.
Physiotherapy modalities
- hot/cold applications- electrical stimulation- hydrotherapy and spa therapy
this should be due to the sciatic nerve compression in the right side probably close to your l5 vertebrae. It can also be ...more
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Rheumatoi d arthritis
multiple joint pains / early morning painit is called as rheumatic arthritis. Treatment goals
•to protect the joint from further damages. •provide pin relief.
•prevent deformity and disabilities.
•increase functional capacity.
•improve flexibility and strength.
•encourage regular exercise.
•improve general fitness.
Physiotherapy modalities
- hot/cold applications- electrical stimulation- hydrotherapy and spa therapy
this should be due...more
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Rest. Avoid activities that require repetitive gripping, repeated grasping or the prolonged use of vibrating hand-held machinery until your symptoms improve. If you can't avoid these activities altogether, padded gloves may offer some protection.
A splint. Your doctor may have you wear a splint at night to keep the affected finger in an extended position for up to six weeks. The splint helps rest the tendon.
Stretching exercises. Your doctor may also suggest gentle exercises to help main...more
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Polyarthritis
do’s do the prescribed exercise regularly to maintain strength, flexibility and range of motion.
Do keep the affected arm supported.
Use an ice pack for pain relief. Apply the ice pack 3-4 times a day for 10 minutes.
Don’ts don't sleep on the affected side. Don't lift heavyweight with the affected arm. Don't jerk your shoulder to avoid stress.
Don't use the arm to push yourself up in bed or from a chair.
Don't participate in contact sports or do any repetiti...more
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neck tilt: from the sitting position, tilt your head down so your chin touches your chest. Hold this position for 5 second s. Return to the starting position and repeat. Do this five times.
2.side-to-side neck tilt. From the same starting position, tilt you neck toward one shoulder, leading with your ear. Hold for 5 seconds and then return to the starting position. Do this five times on each side.
3.neck turn. Look straight ahead, then turn your head to one side, keeping your chin at the...more
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Multiple joint pains / early morning painit is called as rheumatic arthritis. Treatment goals
•to protect the joint from further damages. •provide pin relief.
•prevent deformity and disabilities.
•increase functional capacity.
•improve flexibility and strength.
•encourage regular exercise.
•improve general fitness.
Physiotherapy modalities
- hot/cold applications- electrical stimulation- hydrotherapy and spa therapy
this should be due to the sciatic nerve comp...more
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Strenghtening exercises
1.pendulum stretch do this exercise first. Relax your shoulders. Stand and lean over slightly, allowing the affected arm to hang down. Swing the arm in a small circle — about a foot in diameter. Perform 10 revolutions in each direction, once a day. As your symptoms improve, increase the diameter of your swing, but never force it. When you're ready for more, increase the stretch by holding a light weight (three to five pounds) in the swinging arm.
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This stretch releases pressure on misaligned, painful toes.
Sit with your feet flat on the floor.
Lift your right leg and place your ankle on your left thigh.
Intertwine the fingers of your right hand with your toes.
Stretch your toes apart with your fingers as long as you're able.
Put your foot back on the floor. Doing toe curls builds up the flexor muscles of the toes and feet, improving overall strength.
To do this exercise:
sit up straight in a chair, with the fee...more
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