Tadasana
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Tadasana

Tadasana Tadasana and Samasthiti are two names for a common standing yoga posture.Tadasana is an asana. Depending on the Yoga lineage practiced, Samasthiti? and Ta?asana may refer to the same asana or two similar asanas. Description It is a basic standing asana in most forms of yoga with feet together and hands at the sides…

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Antenatal Exercise and Postnatal exercise

What is Antenatal exercise? ~antenatal exercises are the exercises prescribed during the pregnancy by the physiotherapists.~thsese exercises helps expectant mothers to gain knowledge on how to look after themselves during pregnancy.~antenatal exercises provides many benefits to the pregnant mother if the exercises are performed correctly under the guidance of the physiotherapist and gynaecologists. ~Antenatal exercise…

Rectus abdominis muscle: Origin, Insertion, Function, Exercise
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Rectus abdominis muscle: Origin, Insertion, Function, Exercise

What is Rectus abdominal muscle? The rectus abdominis muscle also called the “abdominal muscle” or sometimes the “abs muscles”, is a paired straight muscle located at the front side of the abdominal area. The Rectus abdominis muscle is two parallel muscles, which are separated by the linea alba (midline band of connective tissue). The rectus…

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Heat Therapy: Benefits, Indication, Contraindication, Precaution

Heat therapy, also known as hot therapy, hot packs, or moist heat therapy, is a treatment used to treat a wide range of conditions. It is becoming increasingly popular as a way of treating pain and swelling, and is used to reduce inflammation and improve mobility. It is also used pre- and post-operatively to reduce…

Whirlpool Bath Therapy
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Whirlpool Bath Therapy

What is a Whirlpool Bath Therapy? Whirlpool bath therapy, also known as hydrotherapy or aquatic therapy, is a therapeutic treatment that utilizes the soothing and healing properties of water to promote relaxation, pain relief, and overall well-being. This form of therapy involves immersing the body in a specially designed whirlpool bath or hot tub that…

Flexor digitorum brevis muscle: Origin, Insertion, Action, Exercise
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Flexor digitorum brevis muscle: Origin, Insertion, Action, Exercise

Flexor digitorum brevis (FDB) is a large muscle located deep in the sole of the foot, just above the central part of the plantar fascia, with which it is firmly united and inferior to the tendon of Flexor Digitorum Longus. It is the central muscle of the superficial layer of the plantar foot muscles. Origin:…

Biceps Femoris Muscle
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Biceps Femoris Muscle

Biceps Femoris Muscle Anatomy The Biceps Femoris is one of the three muscles that make up the Hamstring group and is used when standing or sitting. The Biceps Femoris is the largest of the three muscles and is responsible for the most movement at the knee. The Biceps Femoris attaches to the ischial tuberosity, lateral…

Obturator Internus Muscle: Anatomy, Origin, Function, Exercise
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Obturator Internus Muscle: Anatomy, Origin, Function, Exercise

The obturator internus is a bilateral triangular-shaped muscle -the deep muscle of the gluteal region which is part of the lateral wall of the pelvis. It is seen in the superior inner side of the obturator membrane. It is also called The internal obturator muscle. This muscle is mainly a part of the lower limb…

Gluteus Maximus Muscle
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Gluteus Maximus Muscle

Gluteus maximus muscle and minimus, as the gluteal muscles, and sometimes referred to informally as the “glutes”) is the main extensor muscle of the hip. Gluteus Maximus Muscle Anatomy Origin the posterior surface of the ilium, sacrum, and coccyx. It slopes across the buttock at a 45-degree angle. Insertion It inserts into the iliotibial tract…