The Minimal Physio

23/07/2025

🤰✨ Strong Mama, Safe Baby
Presented a lecture about antenatal care, which highlighted the physiotherapist’s role in supporting mothers through posture correction, pain relief, and safe exercises.
Empowering women with movement — because pregnancy is not just about care, it’s about confidence in your own body.

11/12/2024

✴️Scoliosis is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine.

✴️Instead of a straight line, the spine may curve to the side, often in an "S" or "C" shape.

✴️This condition can develop during childhood or adolescence, but it can also occur in adults due to aging, degeneration, or injury.

✴️Scoliosis can range from mild to severe, and the exact cause often remains unknown, although in some cases it may be linked to genetics, neuromuscular conditions, or spinal abnormalities.

✴️Symptoms of scoliosis can include:
- Uneven shoulders or hips
- One shoulder blade that sticks out more than the other
- Back pain (in more severe cases)
- Difficulty breathing (in extreme cases, due to the reduced space for the lungs)

✴️Treatment options depend on the severity of the curvature and may include observation, physical therapy, braces, or surgery (for more severe cases).

✴️Early detection is key to preventing complications later in life.

16/10/2024

🍀World Spine day is celebrated in order to spread awareness amongst individuals to take care and appreciate their spine

🍀Improving spine health is essential for overall well-being. Here are several effective strategies:

1. Maintain Good Posture: Practice sitting and standing with a straight back. Use ergonomic furniture to support your spine.

2. Strengthen Core Muscles: Engage in exercises that strengthen your core, as these muscles support your spine.

3. Stay Active: Regular physical activity, including walking, swimming, and yoga, helps maintain flexibility and strength.

4. Stretch Regularly: Incorporate stretching into your routine to improve flexibility and reduce tension in the spine.

5. Use Proper Lifting Techniques: Bend at the knees and keep the load close to your body when lifting heavy objects.

6. Maintain a Healthy Weight: Excess weight can strain the spine, so aim for a balanced diet and regular exercise.

7. Sleep Well: Choose a mattress that provides adequate support and sleep in a position that maintains spinal alignment.

8. Limit Screen Time: Take breaks from screens to reduce strain on your neck and back.

9. Stay Hydrated: Proper hydration supports spinal discs and overall spinal health.

10. Regular Check-Ups: Consult with a healthcare provider for routine evaluations and advice tailored to your needs.

🍀Implementing these practices can significantly enhance your spine health and prevent issues over time.

10/10/2024

🍀World Mental health day is celebrated on 10th October every year.

🍀Here are some effective ways to work on your mental health:

1. Stay Active: Regular physical exercise can boost mood and reduce anxiety.

2. Connect with Others: Building strong relationships with friends and family provides support and enhances feelings of belonging.

3. Practice Mindfulness: Techniques such as meditation and deep breathing can help manage stress and improve focus.

4. Establish a Routine: Having a daily schedule can provide structure and a sense of control.

5. Get Enough Sleep: Prioritizing sleep is crucial for emotional regulation and overall well-being.

6. Eat Well: A balanced diet rich in nutrients can positively affect mood and energy levels.

7. Limit Alcohol and Caffeine: Reducing these substances can help improve mood stability.

8. Engage in Hobbies: Pursuing interests and hobbies can provide a sense of achievement and joy.

9.Seek Professional Help: Therapy or counseling can provide valuable support and strategies for managing mental health issues.

10. Practice Gratitude: Regularly reflecting on what you're thankful for can enhance overall mood and perspective.

🍀Incorporating these practices into daily life can lead to significant improvements in mental health.

08/09/2024

✨Happy World Physiotherapy Day 2024!

✨Today, we celebrate the vital role physiotherapists play in enhancing our health and well-being.

✨From improving mobility and managing pain to supporting recovery and preventing injuries, their expertise is indispensable.

✨Let's take a moment to recognize and appreciate their dedication and contributions to healthier lives.

10/03/2024

Tibialis anterior strengthening for foot strength

08/03/2024

➡️This International Womens day, lets talk about Dysmenorrhea.

➡️Dysmenorrhea is defined as pain during the menstrual cycle, in the lower abdomen usually radiating towards the lower limbs.

➡️Dysmenorrhea leaves a negative impact on the patient's life.

➡️It can be caused due to psychological, biochemical and anatomical etiologies.

➡️Treatments include:
1. TENS: Specific high frequencies involving electrical pulses between 50-120 Hz are found to be effective in pain relief.

2. Thermotherapy: Heated wraps, patches and pillows of upto 30-40 degrees over lower abdomen reduces muscle spasm.

3. Exercise: Stretching of adductors and abductors help in reducing pain. Kegels exercises helps increase blood flow in pelvic muscles.
According to studies regular exercising for 45-60 min 3 times a week helps in significant reducing of symptoms.

4. Kinesiotaping: Taping around lower abdomen helps in relieving pressure and tension around pelvic floor muscles and reduces activity of nociceptors.

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07/01/2024

04/12/2023

IASTM stands for Instrumental assisted soft tissue mobilisation

▶️IASTM refers to a technique that uses instruments to remove scar tissues from injured soft tissues and facilitate healing process through formation of new extracellular matrix proteins such as collagen.

▶️Instruments effectively break down fascial restrictions and scar tissue.

▶️IASTM has a neurophysiological effect as it stimulates mechanosensitive neurons through skin deformation by the instrument.

15/12/2022

Case study :
The first picture depicts the Transverse view and the second picture depicts Longitudinal view.
The image shows narrowing of the spinal canal which depicts the condition knows as Lumbar canal Stenosis (LCS).
Wear and tear of the bones,joints and the discs are few of the causes this issue.

Symptoms : 1. Back pain
2. Intermittent claudication (pain in the calves while walking)
3. Reduced symptoms when lying down or in sitting.

07/10/2022

Geriatric rehabilitation adds quality of life and helps in ageing gracefully. 👵👴