Hand Function Training Tips

A permanent disability such as loss of a limb can pose multi-dimensional challenges besides affecting a person s mobility, it also greatly impacts self-image and sensation. A relatively new branch of Psychology, namely Rehabilitation Psychology, can help patients cope with grief after amputation surgery.

As the name suggests, Rehabilitation Psychology focuses on providing help and support to people with mental/physical disabilities following an illness or injury. Rehabilitation after...more

Tip of the day!

How helpful is exercising for the body?
1. It makes you feel happier.
2. It helps with weight loss.
3. It increases your energy level.
4. It also helps with skin health.
5. It boosts your brain health and memory.
6. It makes you relax and improve sleep quality.

Over the ages, the research to find a therapy that is effective against cancer has yielded many results. Some are very conventional and widely adopted such as radiation or chemotherapy. Others are lesser-known modes that are often prescribed in tandem with traditional therapies to wage a two-pronged attack on cancer. Here is a list of complementary cancer treatment modes-

High-Intensity Focussed Ultrasound or HIFU

During a HIFU session, the doctor focuses a beam of ultrasound...more

Just like there are exercises to lose weight, there are simple exercises which you can do to stop your snoring completely. Snoring is a common condition, and it generally takes place more in men than women. It mostly affects individuals who are overweight, and the condition gets worsened with age. Though it is not a serious condition, it has to be dealt as it affects the sleep of your sleeping partner. The main cause of snoring is an improper flow of air through the mouth or nose.

The ...more

Cerebral palsy and occupational therapy -

In order to recover the skills that are required for leading an independent and a satisfying life after any injury or disease, an occupational therapist is required. The word occupation refers to the tasks which one has to perform every day, not to one s profession. Muscle and joint coordination issues can be fixed with the help of occupational therapy in case if kids. These include daily activities like eating, brushing using the toilet. With t...more

Research proves that exercise is a great way to improve sexual function in both men and women. Whether one suffers from sexual problems like erectile dysfunction or may just want to improve their sex life, exercising the sex muscles is effective in both cases. A particular group of muscles function together and are involved directly in the process.

Exercising these muscles will naturally increase the flow of blood to your penis and help improve sexual performance.

Here are way...more

Whether we are a fitness freak or a low key exerciser, we all want to get the best out of our workout routine. You have the enthusiasm, time, workout gear and are all set to hit the gym. But before you do, here are the top things you must avoid before your workout.

Eat too much - Don t eat right before your workout time as this will not give your body enough time to digest the food. Eat healthy and well ahead of your workout schedule in order to prevent acid reflux or heartburns during ...more

Sensory Processing Disorder refers to a condition in which the brain has problems in receiving and responding to information, which comes through the sense organs. The problems of sensory processing are usually found among children but they can even affect the adults. People receive all kinds of input through how we see, taste, smell, touch and through all our body-centred senses of touch, movement, gravity as well as the position of the body. Occupational therapy is an appropriate treatment tha...more

A brain stroke can affect anyone at any point of time when the supply of blood to the brain is interrupted. It can threaten major physical functions and can prove to be fatally dangerous at times. The brain stem which is placed right above the spinal cord controls the breathing, heartbeat and levels of blood pressure. It is also in charge of controlling some elementary functions such as swallowing, hearing, speech and eye movements.

What are the different types of strokes?

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The hand is one of the most commonly used parts of our body and is susceptible to damage, wear and tear as well as injury. Pain in the hand can be attributed to numerous causes, including damage and other conditions that can affect the joints, cartilage, nerves and other parts of the hand.

Causes:

De Quervain's tendinitis: This is also known as de Quervain's tendinosis. It causes pain on the thumb side of the wrist. The pain may grow slowly or suddenly. It can also spread to ev...more