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How Physical Therapy and Aquatic Therapy Help Limit Rare Disease Progression

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  Rare diseases are defined as physical or mental disorders that have limited prevalence or occurrence in a particular region. This means what is considered rare in one part of the world may be common in another part. Surprisingly India has nearly one-third of all the rare disease cases in the world. But what’s disheartening is the fact that very little attention is given to providing proper treatment to people who have rare diseases. This majorly happens due to a lack of knowledge and awareness.  The pain of seeing your loved ones lead a challenging life with certain health conditions is devastating in itself. Additionally, a lack of proper guidance about treatment options can leave you feeling helpless.  So, if you want to learn about rare diseases, their cause, and treatment options, continue reading this blog. Rare Disease Types According to medical researchers, there are over seven thousand types of rare diseases. Most of these disorders are caused due to genetic mut...
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Knee Osteoarthritis - Physiotherapy & Hydrotherapy Role in Relieving Knee Pain and Increase Mobility

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   Osteoarthritis is one of the leading causes of joint diseases. Additionally, its prevalence in India ranges between 22% to 39%. What’s more astounding is that it affects mostly women over 40 years. According to the National Health Portal of India, nearly 45% of women above 65 years have Osteoarthritis symptoms. Moreover, 70% of these women show radiological signs of Osteoarthritis. These symptoms include non-uniform or loss of space between the joints, cyst formation, subchondral sclerosis, and osteophyte formation. So, if you want to avoid complications of knee osteoarthritis,  it is extremely important to get the necessary treatment on time. Although the damage to your joints can not be reversed, its effects can be managed with regular sessions of physiotherapy and hydrotherapy.   In this blog, we will explore the benefits of these therapies. But first, let’s understand what is knee osteoarthritis, its causes and its symptoms. What is Knee Osteoarthritis? I...
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Why are Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy the Most Effective Post Stroke Recovery Methods?

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One fine day, your most loved relative got a brain attack, and eventually, they could not perform everyday tasks without assistance. This can be heart-wrenching, but it’s a reality. Stroke is a condition that occurs when there is an obstruction in blood vessels present in the brain. This obstruction blocks the blood supply, which either results in the bursting of the vessel or deprives a section of the brain of blood flow.  As the section of the brain is unable to receive blood and nutrition, it stops working. Although quick emergency treatment during stroke is the key to saving lives, effective therapy sessions are essential to regain mobility and strength to perform various activities normally. You must be curious to know how therapies do wonders for stroke patients. Isn’t it? The coming sections provide answers to your doubts. Effects of Stroke Each part of the brain controls a different body function. Therefore, the impact of stroke largely depends on the part of the brain wher...
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