Suffering from tennis elbow is irritating, But fret not; this article will help you understand why tennis elbow occurs in the first place and how to deal with it. How does tennis elbow occur? Most of the time, it occurs due to repetitive overuse of the wrist extensor tendon located at the outer side of …
Is age a barrier to physical fitness and well-being? Long answers short, research says no. Contrary to conventional beliefs, research has shed light on the remarkable potential, even for individuals aged 90 and above, to enhance their muscle strength and the consequent quality of life through targeted strengthening exercises. In this article, we delve into …
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Halfway through a home physiotherapy session, my patient suddenly said, “I am sorry, I always have a long face towards you.” I quickly replied, “No worries about that, Mdm D. I know you don’t mean that. It’s just because of your condition.” symptoms of parkinson’s disease Losing facial expression (also known as mask face) is …
One frequently asked question regarding home physiotherapy for the elderly is ‘What exercise equipment do I need to prepare?’ This question can be answered three-fold: Often the physiotherapist will recommend what exercise equipment is required after a detailed assessment of the elderly’s condition; The requirement for exercise equipment may change over time as the elderly …
Struck by operation, disease or frailty, the elderly may regress to reduced activity levels or even be home-bound/bed-bound. Halting this regression as much as possible and rehabilitating their mobility, strength, and balance will significantly improve the elderly’s well-being. However, sometimes it may not be convenient for the family to arrange time-off or transport to bring …
