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Welcome to Shifa Physiotherapy Clinic Your path to wellness and mobility starts here! 💙 "Welcome to Shifa Physiotherapy Clinic!.
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Shifa Physiotherapy Clinic is a leading healthcare facility specializing in physiotherapy services. Dedicated to improving the well-being and quality of life of its patients, the clinic offers a wide range of comprehensive treatments and therapies tailored to individual needs. With a team of highly skilled and experienced physiotherapists, Shifa Physiotherapy Clinic provides personalized care, uti

lizing the latest techniques and equipment to address various musculoskeletal, neurological, and sports-related conditions. Patients can expect a professional and compassionate environment that promotes healing, rehabilitation, and optimal physical function.

🌟 Services Offered at Shifa Physiotherapy Clinic 🌟

At Shifa Physiotherapy Clinic, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive and personalized care to enhance your well-being and promote optimal physical health. Our range of services includes:

🔹Physiotherapy Assessments:
Our experienced physiotherapists conduct thorough assessments to understand your unique needs and develop tailored treatment plans.

🔹Pain Management:
Specialized techniques and exercises to alleviate pain caused by various conditions, ensuring a more comfortable and pain-free life.

🔹Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries:
Tailored rehabilitation programs are designed to help athletes recover from injuries, regain strength, and prevent future issues.

🔹Post-Surgery Recovery:
Supportive rehabilitation for individuals recovering from surgeries, focusing on restoring mobility and function.

🔹Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy:
Targeted interventions for musculoskeletal issues, addressing conditions such as arthritis, back pain, and joint disorders.

🔹Neurological Physiotherapy:
Specialized care for individuals with neurological conditions, focusing on improving mobility, balance, and overall function.

🔹Geriatric Physiotherapy:
Gentle and effective therapies designed for older adults to improve mobility, prevent falls, and enhance their quality of life.

🔹Musculoskeletal and Orthopedic Physiotherapy:
Therapeutic interventions for conditions affecting the muscles, bones, joints, and soft tissues.

🔹Electrotherapy:
Application of electrical stimulation for therapeutic purposes to facilitate healing and manage pain.

🔹Postural Correction:
Techniques to address and improve posture-related issues for long-term musculoskeletal health.

🔹Injury Prevention Programs:
Customized exercise routines and education to help prevent injuries and promote long-term physical health.

🔹Dry Needling:
A specialized technique using fine needles to target trigger points for pain relief and muscle relaxation.

🔹 Cupping Therapy: Experience the healing benefits of Cupping, an ancient practice known for promoting blood flow, reducing muscle tension, and alleviating pain. Our trained professionals use this therapeutic technique to enhance your overall well-being.

🔹Manual Therapy:
Hands-on techniques such as massage and joint mobilization to improve the range of motion, reduce pain, and enhance healing.

🔹Home Exercise Programs:
Personalized exercises to continue your rehabilitation at home, ensuring ongoing progress between clinic visits. At Shifa Physiotherapy Clinic, we are committed to your journey to optimal health. Contact us today to schedule your appointment and take the first step towards a healthier, more active life. 💙

🌈 Your well-being is our priority, and we're here to support you every step of the way. Take the first step towards a healthier, pain-free life with Shifa Physiotherapy Clinic.

📞 Contact us today to schedule your appointment! Let's embark on a path to a healthier and more active you. 💙 "

03/08/2025

Happy Friendship Day!
At Shifa Physiotherapy Clinic, we believe that true friendship, much like good health, is a journey we take together. To all our friends—our wonderful clients and supporters—thank you for your trust and for letting us be a part of your wellness journey. We're grateful for the bonds we've built and look forward to continuing to support you.
Wishing you a day filled with joy, laughter, and the warmth of great friends.

Warmly,
The Shifa Physiotherapy Clinic Team
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18/07/2025

Thank you for your review! We're grateful for your feedback and appreciate your trust in our physiotherapy services. We're committed to helping our patients achieve their health goals!

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01/07/2025

Hamstrings anatomy! 🙂👍
"Hamstrings are a group of three muscles located at the back of our thighs, which can be divided into two more-or-less symmetrical parts: medial and lateral. All of them start at the ischial tuberosity, but they end at the opposite sides of the below-knee area.

In the medial group, we have the semitendinosus and semimembranosus muscles, which pass the knee and end at the tibia.

In the lateral group, we have the biceps femoris, which passes the knee and ends at the fibula. While the main bulk of this muscle (called the long head) starts at the same place as the other hamstrings, there is also a shorter part of this muscle (called the short head) which starts at the femur itself."
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25/06/2025

The Spencer Technique is a specialized approach within the field of osteopathic manipulative treatment, focusing on the restoration and maintenance of the optimal range of motion and function of the shoulder joint.

for the Spencer Technique

》Adhesive Capsulitis (“Frozen Shoulder”):
Helps improve joint mobility and reduce stiffness.

》Rotator Cuff Injuries:
Assists in rehabilitation by enhancing range of motion and promoting healing.

》Shoulder Impingement Syndrome:
Reduces pain and increases mobility through gentle manipulation.

》Post-Surgical Rehabilitation:
Aids in restoring shoulder function after surgery, with the guidance of a healthcare professional.

》General Shoulder Stiffness:
Improves flexibility and relieves discomfort.

》Subacromial Bursitis:
Reduces inflammation and enhances mobility in the subacromial space.

》Glenohumeral Joint Osteoarthritis:
Alleviates pain and improves function in the presence of degenerative changes.

》Acute Shoulder Injuries

》Infections or Inflammatory Conditions

》Severe Osteoporosis

》Neurological disorder

》Malignancy

■ The Seven Steps of the Spencer Technique

Step 1: Extension with Elbow Flexion

Objective: To improve shoulder extension and lengthen anterior shoulder structures.

Step 2: Flexion with Elbow Extension

Objective: To enhance shoulder flexion and stretch posterior shoulder structures.

Step 3: Circumduction with Compression

Objective: To improve joint mobility and lubricate the glenohumeral joint by promoting synovial fluid circulation.

Step 4: Circumduction with Traction

Objective: To increase joint space and reduce adhesions within the shoulder joint capsule.

Step 5: Horizontal Abduction with External Rotation
Objective: To stretch the anterior shoulder muscles and improve external rotation.

Step 6: Horizontal Adduction with Internal Rotation
Objective: To stretch the posterior shoulder muscles and enhance internal rotation capabilities.

Step 7: Pumping

Objective: To stimulate lymphatic and venous drainage, promoting circulation and reducing edema.

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18/06/2025

Anterior Thigh Muscles

The anterior compartment of the thigh primarily contains muscles responsible for hip flexion and knee extension. These muscles are innervated mostly by the femoral nerve and are supplied by the femoral artery.

1. Quadriceps Femoris

This is the main muscle group on the anterior thigh, composed of four parts:

Re**us Femoris: Originates from the anterior inferior iliac spine; it flexes the hip and extends the knee.

Vastus Lateralis: Located on the lateral side; extends the knee.

Vastus Medialis: Located medially; also extends the knee.

Vastus Intermedius: Lies deep to the re**us femoris; extends the knee.

All four heads insert via the quadriceps tendon, which continues as the patellar ligament and attaches to the tibial tuberosity.

2. Sartorius

The longest muscle in the body.

Originates from the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and inserts on the medial surface of the proximal tibia.

It flexes, abducts, and laterally rotates the hip, and flexes the knee.

3. Iliopsoas (Technically originates in the abdomen but inserts on the femur)

Psoas Major and Iliacus combine to form the iliopsoas.

The strongest hip flexor.

Inserts on the lesser trochanter of the femur.

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09/06/2025

What is Stretching?

Stretching is the process of elongating soft tissues and muscles to improve flexibility, increase joint range of motion, and support injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Contracture vs. Contraction
Contraction: A temporary activation or shortening of a muscle, either voluntary (e.g., lifting) or involuntary (e.g., reflex).
Contracture: A permanent or semi-permanent shortening of muscles or connective tissue, leading to joint stiffness and limited ROM (range of motion).

Types of Stretching

1. Static Stretching - Holding a stretch position without movement.
2. Dynamic Stretching - Active movements through the full range of motion.
3. Ballistic Stretching - Bouncing-type movements beyond the natural ROM (less safe).
4. Passive Stretching - External force helps with the stretch (e.g., therapist or gravity).
5. PNF Stretching (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) - Combines muscle contraction and stretching to improve flexibility.

Types of PNF Stretching:

1). Hold-Relax:
Passive stretch → Isometric contraction (~6 seconds) →
Relax → deeper stretch.
2). Contract-Relax:
Passive stretch → Concentric contraction (muscle shortens with movement) - Relax → deeper stretch.
3. Hold-Relax with Agonist Contraction:
Same steps as Hold-Relax, but the opposing (agonist) muscle contracts at the end to push the stretch further.
Muscle Spindle Role:
Muscle spindles are sensory receptors that detect changes in muscle length and the speed of stretching.
If a stretch is too fast, it triggers a protective reflex causing the muscle to contract (called the stretch reflex).
V Indications for Stretching:
1 Limited range of motion
2 Muscle tightness or stiffness
3.Recovery after injury
4.Poor posture or muscular imbalance
5.Pre-activity warm-up or post-activity cool-down

❌Contraindications for Stretching: 1.Acute soft tissue injuries (strains/sprains)
2.Post-surgical areas (recent operations)
3.Unhealed fractures
4.Active inflammation or infection
5.Severe osteoporosis
6.Sharp or radiating pain during stretch

Dr. Bisma Gulzar,
Shifa Physiotherapy Clinic
90 ft. Road Al-Khudam Chowk Pandach Srinagar. 190006

08/06/2025

Sciatica Pain Relief through Stretching: 6 Key Exercises Eliminate Sciatica Discomfort: Try These Evidence-Based Exercises to Get Back on Track Physiotherapy Clinic

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23/04/2025

The scapular region is rich in muscular and neurovascular structures that support shoulder function. The rotator cuff muscles—supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis—play a key role in stabilising the glenohumeral joint and facilitating smooth, coordinated movement. These l originate from various surfaces of the scapula and insert on the humeral head, allowing for actions such as abduction, external rotation, and internal rotation of the shoulder. Nearby anatomical spaces like the triangular space, quadrangular space, and triangular interval serve as passageways for nerves and arteries that supply the upper limb. These include the axillary nerve, which passes through the quadrangular space alongside the posterior circumflex humeral artery, and the suprascapular nerve and artery, which travel through the suprascapular notch to reach the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles. The arrangement of these structures highlights the complexity and importance of the scapular region in both movement and neural supply.

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17/04/2025

The Hidden Dangers of Unilateral Flat Foot

Unilateral Flat Foot (One foot with a flatter arch than the other)
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Chain Reaction (Joint actions and muscle activations on the side with the flat foot)
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Compensation (Opposite joint actions and muscle activations on the contralateral side)
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Muscle Imbalances (Overactive muscles on one side & Under active muscles on the other side)
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Stress on Joints (Increased stress on joints due to altered movement patterns)
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Pain and Potential Consequences
- Muscle strain and pain
- Joint pain and inflammation
- Increased risk of injury and potentially, surgery

🟦 How Physical Therapy can help 🟦

🔹Assessment & Diagnosis:
Personalized evaluation and treatment plan.
🔹Strengthening & Stretching:
Exercises to improve foot, ankle, and leg strength and flexibility.
🔹Orthotics & Footwear:
Recommendations for supportive devices and footwear.
🔹Gait Training:
Improved gait patterns to reduce compensation and muscle imbalances.
🔹Pain Management:
Treatment plans to manage pain and inflammation.

By addressing the root causes, physical therapy can help reduce pain, improve mobility, and enhance overall well-being.

Early identification and intervention are key to preventing long-term issues. Let's prioritize proper assessment and treatment to keep our patients moving pain-free!

Shifa Physiotherapy Clinic

22/03/2025

Illustration of extensor lateral elbow muscular origins and attachment sites based on quantitative findings. ECRB, extensor carpi radialis brevis; ECRL, extensor carpi radialis longus; ECU, extensor carpi ulnaris; EDC, extensor digitorum communis; LUCL, lateral ulnar collateral ligament; RCL, radial collateral ligament.

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11/03/2025

🔴 Adaptation 🔴

✅ Therapeutic exercise is widely considered a first line fundamental treatment option for managing tendinopathies.

✅ Additionally, understanding the impact of therapeutic exercises on tendon function and the changes to the morphological, material, and mechanical properties of the tendon is critical for load management.

✅ The Achilles is the largest, strongest, and thickest tendon in the body, often experiencing forces of 5–7 body weights per step during running.

✅ The triceps surae (i.e., medial gastrocnemius [MG], lateral gastrocnemius [LG], and the soleus [SOL]) is responsible for the majority of plantarflexion force generation which enables locomotion.

✅ Each of the triceps surae muscles insert onto the calcaneus by way of three different ‘subtendons’, which originate from each muscle and represent distinct functional portions of the Achilles tendon.

✅ Both the subtendons and the fascicles comprising them rotate counterclockwise in the right limb and clockwise on the left, though the extent of rotation varies considerably between individuals.

✅ The difference in muscular force potentials and subtendon transmission pathway through the Achilles may have implications on the incidence of AT through modifications to tendon mechanical properties, strain distribution and shear generated from subtendon sliding.

✅ When treating AT using exercise therapy, clinicians should prioritize high-magnitude, repeatable Achilles tendon loading whether that be through WB exercises or NWB exercises incorporating additional resistance. Clinicians should focus on client tolerability and exercise repeatability as these factors may contribute to adherence rates.

Merry K, Napier C, Waugh CM, Scott A. Foundational Principles and Adaptation of the Healthy and Pathological Achilles Tendon in Response to Resistance Exercise: A Narrative Review and Clinical Implications. J Clin Med. 2022 Aug 12;11(16):4722.

31/01/2025

LACHMAN TEST
The Lachman test is a physical exam that helps diagnose an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. It's considered a reliable and sensitive test for ACL tears.
The ACL connect two of the three bones that from your knee joint.
👉 Patella, or kneecap
👉 Femur, or thigh bone
👉 Tibia, or shin bone

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90 Feet Road Al Khudam Chowk Pandach
Srinagar
190006

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Tuesday	8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6pm
Friday	8:30am - 6pm
Saturday	8:30am - 6pm

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