World Stroke Day: Managing Post Stroke Rehab by physiotherapy

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October 29 celebrated as World Stroke Day, seeks to emphasize the serious nature and high rates of stroke. This day is also observed to raise awareness about the disease prevention and therapy, ensure better survivor support and treatment. Organizations around the world have facilitated activities on this day, emphasizing education, research, and programme globally to prevent the adverse effects of stroke. The annual event was started in 2006 by the World Stroke Organization (WSO) and WSO declared stroke a public health emergency in 2010. The WSO now has an on-going campaign that serves as a year-round interface for advocacy, policy, and outreach to support strides and continue the progress made on World Stroke Day. Over 6 million people die as a result of a stroke. Stroke is the second leading cause of death throughout the world. Medical experts and health advocates across the globe share similar messages on World Stroke Day. The messages range from stressing the importance of quick action during a suspected stroke to simple tips for preventing stroke. Most stroke survivors opt for a rehabilitation program. Physiotherapists recommend the most rigorous therapy program based on age, overall health and degree of disability from stroke.

 

Why Stroke matters, Factors responsible?

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. A stroke is a medical emergency, and prompt treatment is crucial. Early action can reduce brain damage and other complications. Stroke has two types i.e. ischemic strokes and Hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic strokes are usually caused by a piece of plaque or a blood clot that blocks blood flow to the brain while sudden bleeding can cause a hemorrhagic stroke. This happens when an artery in or on top of the brain breaks open. The leaked blood causes the brain to swell, putting pressure on it that can damage brain cells. A stroke can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even death.

FAST is an acronym used as a mnemonic to help detect and enhance responsiveness to the needs of a person having stroke. The acronym stands for:

·   Facial drooping: Facial weakness can indicate a stroke. A person having a stroke, one side of their face may appear droopy.

·   Arm weakness: A stroke can cause muscle weakness, numbness and paralysis on one or both sides of body. A person may be unable to lift one arm or one are may be drifted.

·   Speech difficulties: Strokes can also affect speech and understanding. Difficult speaking or slurred speech indicates a stroke.

·   Time to call emergency services: Seeking immediate  medical help is important if a person experiences any of the above symptoms

Chances of having a stroke increase with certain risk factors associated with it. High blood pressures, Heart diseases, Diabetes, smoking, and cholesterol often increase the chances of having stroke. However adopting a healthy lifestyle, changing in eating habits, and regular exercises are the best steps that can reduce the likelihood of having a stroke.

Physiotherapy For Post Stroke Rehabilitation:

Physical Therapy plays an important role in the process of rehabilitation after stroke. As a part of the interdisciplinary team, physiotherapists work in concert with the managing doctor and other rehabilitation specialists to provide stroke patients with a comprehensive rehabilitation program. The stroke physical therapy rehabilitation program involves a dynamic process of assessment, goal-setting, treatment and evaluation; its coverage spans from the acute stage, through the rehabilitation stage, to the community stage. The whole rehabilitation program is predicated on two general components. The first includes preventive measures targeted at maintaining physical integrity and minimizing complications that will prevent or prolong functional return.

Physiotherapy is an integral component of the road to recovery from a stroke as rehabilitation continues as long as the person is showing measurable benefit from treatment and has achieved their agreed goals. Rehabilitation improves recovery of function and mobility after stroke. Post-stroke, physiotherapists begin rehabilitation in short frequent spells, focused on getting out of bed, standing and walking. This repetitive task training helps people regain movement and relearn everyday activities. Physiotherapists often work with other professionals to help you with the range of problems that stroke can cause. Physiotherapy applied early in the patient journey will improve, function, health, and independence.

Physical therapy enables people to relearn lost abilities, regain independence and reduce the risk of further strokes. Physiotherapists use assistive equipment to enhance stroke rehabilitation. Robot-assisted devices support people to walk independently while treadmill training improves walking speed and endurance. Physiotherapy helps stroke survivors incorporate the physical activity recommendations into their daily routine to reduce the risk of another stroke by up to 35%. Physiotherapists can provide circuit training, involving intensive repetition of everyday activities, to help people walk further, faster, with more independence and confidence. Integrating endurance and strength training into rehabilitation reduces disability. Core stability and exercises incorporating balance, weight-shifting and gaits improve balance after stroke.

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World Arthritis Day: Managing Arthritis – Causes, Prevention & Treatment.

Arthritis, the second most common rheumatologic problem is also the most frequent joint ailment affecting the quality of life with a prevalence of around 40% among the population. It is a serious disease with significant financial and socioeconomic implications. World Arthritis Day is celebrated every year on October 12th to raise awareness about one of the prevalent health conditions, as among the commonly found health conditions that come with age is perhaps arthritis (or joint pain). Arthritis describes the conditions of joint pain, where there is an inflammation in the joints that affects one or multiple joints. Most common in adults above the age of 60-65 years, joint pain cases are attributed to weak bones, excessive weight, lack of nutrients, an injury or wrong posture.

 Factors responsible for causing Arthritis 

Attributing to innumerable reasons including lifestyle changes, obesity and increasingly ageing population the prevalence and complications related to arthritis are rising. Joint pains are often neglected until it causes distress or impaired quality of life, but still a greater number of young patients are presenting with this problem. Obesity is a key modifiable factor which should not be overlooked as the joints are burdened with at least three to six times the load bearing capacity. Arthritis is progressive disorder which starts gradually and worsens with time. Though joint related problems have always been an issue related to aging, but for a variety of reasons including poor eating habits, sedentary lifestyle, consumption of body building supplements and steroids in excessive quantities, a number of younger patients have been diagnosed with joint related ailments.

How to Prevent Arthritis?

Despite the high level of public interest in knowing how to prevent arthritis, there is no single strategy for avoiding this disease. In case of autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis it is impossible to know how to prevent arthritis because the reason for the inappropriate activity of the immune system is not yet known. However the kind of diet that contributes to a healthy weight may also provide nutritional support for healthy joints.

Naturally occurring substances in garlic, cruciferous vegetables and omega 3 fats present in fishes can reduce the inflammation of joints that is characteristic of osteoarthritis. Supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitin are commonly used to support joint health, but they seem to be most effective in the early stages of osteoarthritis. Excess body weight is one of the major risk factors for arthritis. High-impact exercises may predispose you to osteoarthritis and arthritis pain. Avoiding injuries reduce the risk of developing arthritis later in life. It has been found that regular exercises have been very effective ways to prevent arthritis. Regular exercise strengthens your whole body and helps keep your joints flexible.

How Physiotherapy can help against Arthritis?

Physiotherapy is an ideal treatment for people suffering from arthritis to help relieve pain and regain mobility. Physiotherapists are experts when it comes to assessing movement and can help show how to take proper care of your joints. Physiotherapists examine the joints that are giving trouble to the patient and the assessment helps to design the affective treatment that suits the particular need of a patient.

Treatment usually consists of an exercise program as well as advice on how to gradually increase your mobility and activity as well as how to avoid any injuries related to exercise. The various physiotherapy treatment modalities for a sufferer of arthritis depending on condition include ice and/or heat packs, TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) machines, hydrotherapy pools, manipulation, taping, massage, medications and acupuncture. Some patients are also prescribed splints or walking aids to help keep you independent and mobile.

Physiotherapy Near Me in Delhi

Our modern lifestyle with all perks and benefits has started showing its adverse results on our body by developing neck & back strain and knee pain on every day basis and many more but this is just not restricted to adults even kids are affected with our modern lifestyle’s Physiotherapy in Bangalore offers excellence in delivering care to patients at their home and nearby clinics.
Some of the very common lifestyle diseases where physiotherapy is playing a wonderful role in managing them are:

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  Back & Neck Pain: Desk Jobs and over use of mobile phones puts a lot of strain on spine especially in metros like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore. Physiotherapy helps in recovering from cervical spondylosis, Vertigo, sciatica and other back / neck pain related issues.
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  Obesity: Physiotherapy is an ideally placed profession to provide the physical exercises after assessment for weight management and rehabilitation after bariatric surgeries.
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  Cardiovascular diseases - In India, mortality burden is caused maximum by ischemic or coronary heart diseases, Stroke and hypertension. Physiotherapists works on patient’s endurance, cardiac output and arterial blood flow by providing aerobic exercises specifically designed according to person’s need. 
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  Stroke Rehabilitation: Physiotherapy has proved to be very beneficial for the stroke patients to over come paralysis and balancing related issues.
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  Cancer: Therapist works on lymph edema management, pain management, individualized strength training and functional management.
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  Post-Surgery Rehab: After surgery, physiotherapy helps in rehabilitation through manual mobility exercises. Or by using some equipment’s like IFT, Ultrasound.
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  A team of orthopedic and physiotherapist in managing musculoskeletal conditions.
• Neurologist, psychologist, speech therapist, occupational therapist and physiotherapist in managing n neurological conditions.
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  Neonatologist, pediatrician, NICU trained nurses, surgeons and pediatric physiotherapist in NICU set up.
• Cardiovascular surgeons and physiotherapists in managing cardiovascular conditions.
• Gynecologists and physiotherapist for providing the best care during and after pregnancy.
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  Awareness in general population regarding physiotherapy is increasing day by day. Across all the metros, we have seen people approaching CB physiotherapy for different ailments.
• Diabetes - Researchers have proved that physiotherapy techniques and exercises help sugar patients to maintain their insulin level.
  
  Throughout India, Collaborative Health Practice is flourishing from a very long time where different health care professionals join together to deliver the highest quality of medical care required by a patient and physiotherapists holds a good position in collaborative practice due to wide spectrum of practice. This practice is very commonly seen now days in all multidisciplinary hospitals and health care centers.
  
  Few examples of collaborative practice are as following:
  
  
  With more awareness, people are coming to physiotherapists as they want to maintain good health. Some of the areas where physiotherapists assist them are:
  
  Women’s health: Physiotherapists helps during pregnancy phase, post-partum care, breast feeding, pelvic floor dysfunctions, and loss of bladder and bowl control.
  
  Geriatric health care: They are providing evidence-based therapies to manage or prevent age related problems like osteoporosis, arthritis, frequent falling because of poor balance, urine incontinence.
  
  Pediatric care: Pediatric physiotherapists are providing care from NICU till the kids are grown up. Pre terms babies, milestone delay children, cerebral palsy, autism, Club foot and many other pediatric conditions are taken care efficiently.
  
  Orthopedic conditions: physiotherapist help in prevention or managing acute or chronic musculoskeletal disorders like neck and back pain, sports injuries, post-surgical management after fractures, TKR, etc.
  
  Neurological Conditions: Patients with severe brain or spinal cords damage are seeing major change after following up with physiotherapy exercises. Physiotherapists are able to improve quality of life in patients who are suffering from stroke, Parkinson’s disease and many other neurological conditions.
  
  Sports management: Sports physiotherapists are in high demand as they help in prevention, diagnosing and treating sports injuries on field.
  
  Home Healthcare is also very relevant for physiotherapy. Almost all the home healthcare companies offer physiotherapy services at home as well. But most of the home physiotherapy service is provided by local individual / collaborative practices mentioned earlier.
  
  At CB Physiotherapy we are delivering best physiotherapy near me in Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai , Ahmedabad and will be expanding to other areas soon. We provide thoroughly vetted Physical Therapy experts & Chiropractors across all of Bangalore.