Nissy Physiotherapy clinic

31/10/2025

30/10/2025

occurs when there is increased pressure on the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back, through the hips, and down each leg. It can result in leg pain, numbness, tingling, and burning sensations that can make walking, standing, or even sitting painful. The condition often begins in the lower back and can be exacerbated by:

》Poor posture
》Herniated discs
》Spinal misalignment
》Arthritis
》Obesity
》Prolonged standing or walking on hard surfaces
》Unsupportive footwear

👉Proper footwear can significantly reduce impact and provide sciatica pain relief, regardless of the underlying cause.

04/10/2025

06/09/2025

World 🌍 Physiotherapy Day is celebrated every year on 8th September.
In 2025, the theme announced by World Physiotherapy is:

✨ “Healthy Ageing: Focusing on Frailty and Falls” ✨

This day highlights the importance of physiotherapy in promoting mobility, independence, healthy ageing, and fall prevention.

📌 Key Points for World Physiotherapy Day 2025

Date: 8 September 2025 (Monday)

Theme: Role of Physiotherapy in Healthy Ageing

Focus Areas:

Preventing frailty in older adults

Reducing the risk of falls

Promoting physical activity for lifelong health

Supporting independent living and well-being

12/08/2025

08/08/2025

14/05/2025

A new study suggests that a blood test could detect osteoarthritis (OA) up to 8 years earlier than current X-ray imaging, offering a potential breakthrough in early diagnosis. Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease, causes the breakdown of protective tissues in joints, leading to pain and reduced mobility. Detecting it earlier could significantly improve treatment outcomes.

The researchers focused on serum biomarkers—specific proteins in the blood—that could serve as early indicators of OA. Using a specialized assay to analyze serum samples, the scientists identified six biomarkers that consistently predicted the development of OA, particularly in the knee, even before visible damage showed up on X-rays. These biomarkers predicted OA with 77% accuracy, outperforming other traditional methods like body mass index (51%) or knee pain (57%).

What makes this discovery even more promising is that the biomarkers were linked to genes active in the cartilage and synovium of the knee joint, indicating their key role in the development of OA. This early detection method could reduce the medical burden of the disease by enabling earlier intervention.

However, the study does have limitations, including the small sample size and the lack of diversity in terms of gender and race, as all the participants were women. The case-control study design also has inherent biases, which may affect the generalizability of the findings.

Despite these weaknesses, the study offers hope for a new way to detect OA before it causes irreversible joint damage.