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FAQs - Rehabilitation

If I have acute pain, can I do exercise?

Yes you can. Static exercises usually help. Depending on condition the positioning of a particular joint / muscle is very important. Pain is subjective, but proper isometric, static exercises can be given in acute pain.

How soon after delivery , can I start exercise?

The same day usually pelvic floor exercises are helpful in reducing pain and improving the muscle efficiency. Static exercises of trunk / abdominals are also helpful for developing better tone, reducing pain.

I had a stroke 6 months ago can I still improve with physio?

Yes, post 6 months stroke, physio helps improve the condition. Spasticity reducing techniques, movement therapy, functional training and Gait training are usually given. Taylor made exercises are also given.

My child has spastic diplegia can he walk?

Yes, a spastic diplegic can walk. He/She may require training, assistance and orthosis.

What therapy is used for pain relief?

Various therapy programs like Electrotherapy - Short wave diathermy - Ultra Sound - Interferential therapy - Stimulation / transcutaneous electrical - Nerve stimulation - Traction - Wax Bath - Yoga / Pranayam / Meditation - Relaxation - Exercises Isotonic + Isometric These are used for pain relief

I have been bedridden for 3 months. Now I have osteoporosis can I exercise?

Yes, you can exercise after 3 months of bed rest + osteoporosis. Gradual exercise program is advised.

I have cervical spondylosis will exercise help?

Yes in cervical spondylosis exercises are helpful to reduce pain and further improve the muscle efficiency and stability.

I have chronic backache, will exercise help?

Yes, exercises in chronic backache are helpful. Especially core stabilization

I am recovering from a heart attack will exercise harm me?

Yes, recovering from heart attack exercises are helpful. Initially cardiothoracic exercises, aerobic, strength training exercises are advised. This includes Yoga + Pranayam + aerobics exercises.

What is Sensory Integration? How will it help my 10 month baby who suffered birth asphyxia

The sensory system is a part of the nervous system responsible for processing sensory information. A sensory system consists of sensory receptors neural pathways and parts of the brain involved in sensory perception. Senses are transducers from the physical world to the realm of the mind. Receptors are sensitive to certain types of stimuli and these are used to get an expected outcome. Receptive fields have been used the visual, auditory and somato sensory system.

Yes 10 months baby with birth asphaxia will benefit with sensory integration. There is no cookbook recipe for intervention. Each child is unique in strength, intervention deficits.

Definition: - Sensory integration Therapy: It is the neurological process of organizing the information we get from our bodies and from the world around us for use in daily life.