Dr. Ayesha

Physiotherapy Meets Cognitive Health

Physiotherapy Meets Cognitive Health

Brain Boosting Through Exercise As physiotherapists, we focus on improving our patients’ physical health and mobility. However, it’s also crucial to consider how exercise and physical activity can influence cognitive health. Recent research has highlighted the significant impact that physical…

Role Of Exercises In Maintaining Low Back Pain

Role Of Exercises In Maintaining Low Back Pain

Low back pain (LBP) is a broad term encompassing various conditions, with approximately 80% of adults experiencing it at some point in their lives. This type of pain is defined as discomfort located between the bottom of the ribs and the…

Impact of Forward Head Posture on Cervical Spine Health

Impact of Forward Head Posture on Cervical Spine Health

The increasing use of smartphones and computers has led to poor posture habits among frequent users. Forward Head Posture (FHP) is a common issue associated with poor neck alignment, often occurring alongside Upper Crossed Syndrome. This condition is characterized by an…

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is characterized by neurovascular symptoms in the upper limb due to compression of nerves and blood vessels in the thoracic outlet area. This condition is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed. The specific structures compressed are usually the…

Upper Cervical Spine Anatomy

Upper Cervical Spine Anatomy

The cervical spine is the most superior portion of the vertebral column, lying between the cranium and the thoracic vertebrae. It consists of seven vertebrae, two of which are given unique names: The first cervical vertebrae (C1) is known as…

Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis is the slippage of one vertebral body with respect to the adjacent vertebral body causing mechanical or radicular symptoms or pain. It can be due to congenital, acquired, or idiopathic causes. Spondylolisthesis is graded based on the degree of…

Lumbar Scoliosis

Lumbar Scoliosis

“Scoliosis” -Greek word meaning “crooked”. It is a lateral curvature of the spine in upright position. The Scoliosis Research Society has defined scoliosis as a lateral curvature of the spine greater than 10 degree as measured using the Cobbs method…

Dry Needling

Dry Needling

Dry needling is a procedure where filiform needles are tapped through the skin to the target tissue to bring about a therapeutic effect. No medicine is delivered, thus it is called “dry”, compared to injections, which are “wet”. Other names…