Every two seconds someone somewhere in the world Experiences a Stroke and 1 out of every 6 people will have one, at some point in their lives. Strokes deprive brain cells of oxygen and are one of the most common causes of death and leading cause of preventable disability.
Knee joint is the most complex joint in our body. Knee degeneration which is otherwise known as osteoarthritis of the knee is the most common age related issue due to excessive wear and tear of the knee joint.Mostly people above the age group of 45 yrs in india start developing the issue of arthritis.Obesity and uneven weight distribution of the body along with excessive stress on the knee are some of the commonest reasons for the same.
Every year more than 2.5 million people in India are suffering from neck and back pain due to sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercises. All these patients go to a Hospital wherein they are advised surgery for back and neck pain which in many cases are not necessary and will not provide any improvement in patient’s condition. Moreover will always be in risk of some form of paralysis due to the surgery. Most of the back and neck issues arise due to improper posture, weak musculature which in turn causes compression of nerve in long term.
Scientist have figured out how mice can regain some ability to walk after spinal cord injuries, and hope this insight can lead to a new approach to restoring function in people paralysed by similar damage.
People everywhere are experiencing the transformative effect physical therapy can have on their daily lives. In fact, as experts in the way the body moves, physical therapists help people of all ages and abilities reduce pain, improve or restore mobility, and stay active and fit throughout life. But there are some common misconceptions that often discourage people from visiting a physical therapist.
In India more than 10 million people suffer from some kind of paralysis. The paralysis can be caused due to an array of reasons like Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Brain Tumour, Peripheral Nerve Injury or other neurological issues. The biggest difficulty faced by the patient is inability of the patient to use his extremities. Manual Therapy will not have any effect in the rehabilitation of the patient.
In our nation the medical faculty such as hospitals, clinics and other Medical establishments suggest the patient’s surgery for most pain related conditions. Even one surgery can easily endorse huge amount of money for the profit of hospitals and clinics and even deteriorate the condition of the patient.
