Dr. Palak Shah

02/12/2025

Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation department at PLHI ATLADRA

29/11/2025

Parkinson's rehabilitation is a specialized, multidisciplinary program of therapies and exercises designed to help individuals manage symptoms, improve function and maintain the highest possible quality of life and independence.

19/11/2025

Restricted Range of motion of elbow joint in c/o trauma, treated by Passive stretching/ hold & relax technique/ Tecar therapy & ultrasound.. Patient regained full extension in just 3 physio sessions.

17/11/2025

- Ultrasound therapy can help with tenderness by using high-frequency sound waves to reduce inflammation, increase blood flow and promote tissue healing.
- It works by applying a conductive gel to the skin and moving a transducer head over the tender area in slow, circular motions to deliver energy that can relax muscles and aid in the recovery of soft tissue injuries.

31/10/2025

Post-Total Knee Replacement (TKR) ambulation starts with early mobilization, often within 24 hours, using an assistive device like a walker.

15/10/2025

- Incentive spirometry is recommended after a bullectomy to improve lung function and prevent postoperative complications like pneumonia or atelectasis.

- It helps you take slow, deep breaths, which keeps lungs healthy by expanding them, moving secretions and exercising respiratory muscles.

14/10/2025

Early mobilization (EM) in the ICU is a practice of initiating physical activity as soon as the second to fifth day of critical illness to prevent the negative effects of immobility.

- It includes exercises from simple in-bed movements to walking

- It aims to improve muscle strength, reduce the risk of complications like muscle weakness and respiratory issues and help with functional recovery and activities of daily living.

13/10/2025

Pranayam Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Department @ Atladra

10/10/2025

World Mental Health Day 2025

Physiotherapy supports mental health by integrating physical and mental well-being through :
- exercise
- body awareness
- stress-reduction techniques
- helping to improve mood
- reduce anxiety
- manage chronic pain
- enhance overall quality of life

09/10/2025

06/10/2025

Exercising with supplemental oxygen is often recommended, especially for individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), as it can increase exercise endurance, reduce breathlessness and improve oxygen delivery to the body.