By Dr Dilip Rathi, M.B.B.S, MS. (Ortho), Joint Replacement & Trauma Specialist (30+ years of experience) The hip bone plays an essential role in supporting the body, maintaining balance, and enabling movements such as walking, sitting, standing, and running. Understanding hip bone anatomy can help you recognize the importance of hip health and identify symptoms…
By – Dr Nita Rathi, Ophthalmologist, M.B.B.S, DOMS, DNB (OPHTHALM), Experience – 28 years A progressive lens is a type of multifocal eyeglass lens that helps people see clearly at near, intermediate, and far distances using a single pair of glasses. Unlike traditional bifocal or trifocal lenses, progressive lenses do not have visible dividing lines…
Knee pain can affect everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs, exercising, standing for long periods, and getting up from a chair. It may develop due to osteoarthritis, ligament injuries, sports injuries, overuse, or recovery after knee surgery. Depending on the underlying condition, an orthopaedic specialist may recommend a knee brace to provide support, improve…
Therapeutic exercise is an important part of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. It involves planned and structured physical exercises designed to improve movement, strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, and physical function. Unlike general exercise performed primarily for fitness, therapeutic exercise is usually selected according to a person’s condition, physical limitations, rehabilitation goals, and functional needs. It can be…
The elbow is an important joint that connects the upper arm to the forearm. It allows the arm to bend and straighten while also contributing to the rotation of the forearm, helping you perform everyday activities such as eating, writing, lifting, reaching and exercising. The elbow joint is formed by three bones — the humerus,…
Cataracts are one of the most common causes of vision problems, particularly with increasing age. A cataract develops when the normally clear natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy, causing blurred or hazy vision. Over time, cataracts can interfere with reading, driving, recognising faces and performing everyday activities. The good news is that cataracts treatment…
A meniscus tear is a common knee injury that can cause pain, swelling, stiffness, clicking, catching, or difficulty moving the knee. The meniscus is a tough, C-shaped piece of cartilage located between the thighbone (femur) and shinbone (tibia). Each knee has two menisci that help absorb shock, distribute weight, and contribute to knee stability. A…
Pain, stiffness, weakness, reduced mobility, sports injuries and recovery after surgery can significantly affect your everyday life. Whether you are recovering from an orthopedic procedure, dealing with chronic joint pain, or trying to return to your normal activities after an injury, physiotherapy can play an important role in rehabilitation. If you are looking for a…
A fractured is a crack or break in a bone. It can happen because of an accident, fall, sports injury, direct impact, repetitive stress, or weakened bones. Fractures can range from a small crack in the bone to a severe injury in which the bone breaks into several pieces or damages the surrounding tissues. Understanding…
What Is Physiotherapy? Here is physiotherapy meaning, Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that helps people improve movement, reduce pain, restore physical function, and return to their normal daily activities. It can be useful for people recovering from injuries, surgeries, sports problems, neurological conditions, joint pain, back pain, and age-related movement difficulties. Physiotherapists assess a person’s…