What is Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins are superficial veins that have become enlarged and twisted. Typically they occur just under the skin.
Mechanism of Affection
Weak or damaged valves in the veins, which cause the inability to pump blood up and pool in the lower limb (Legs).
Pregnancy leads to several changes in a mother’s body including the physical, mental and hormonal ones. While these changes start disappearing on their own after delivery, in some cases, it advances and causes great discomfort. Sleep deprivation, fatigue, breastfeeding, lifestyle habits, and disrupted routine changes all can take a toll on the mother’s health. One of the common issues that most mothers face after delivery is muscular pain. The aches and pain in the various body parts are generally a result of uterine contractions during delivery, incisions, breastfeeding, incorrect posture, and chemical changes. To ease these acute pregnancy-related pains, a mother requires physiotherapy treatment. Here are 5 physiotherapeutic interventions done post-pregnancy that every new mother should consider:
We all know that COVID-19 causes infection in the respiratory system, leading to breathlessness and the formation of mucus. In severe infection, it can even cause pneumonia that can damage the lung tissues. This makes it crucial to take the necessary step to strengthen the lungs and clear the air passage when suffering from COVID-19 and post-infection. One of the easiest and surest ways to do it is by performing lung and breathing exercises, which is also known as chest physiotherapy. Here we will tell you about some easy exercises that you can perform at home while recovering from COVID-19. Remember to take it slow and gradually increase your number of repetitions, else it will leave you breathless.
Picture this: you’re walking around your neighborhood on a beautiful Saturday morning. You smell the air, look at the scenery and wave to people on your street. But how is your walking posture? Are you slouching and dangling your arms by your side? Are you lifting your feet? If you’re like most people, the way you walk doesn’t even pop into your mind – but it should.