Hormonal Imbalance in PCOS: Insulin and Thyroid
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by chronic oligo- and/or anovulation, clinical and/or biochemical signs of hyperandrogenism, and/or polycystic ovaries detected by ultrasound. Three main phenotypes of PCOS have been proposed: In PCOS, defects in insulin activity and secretion increase the risk of impaired glucose tolerance (IGT). Insulin resistance in PCOS It is now clear […]
Bone Health
Osteoporosis, the skeletal disease of bone thinning and compromised bone strength continues to be a major public health issue. Bone fragility and increased risk of fractures especially hip and spine are characteristics of this disease. Risk for osteoporosis has been reported in people of all ethnic backgrounds. After the age of 70 years, both men […]
World Arthritis Day
Knee osteoarthritis is degeneration of the knee’s cartilage—the flexible, slippery material that normally protects bones from joint friction and impact. The condition also involves changes to the bone underneath the cartilage and can affect nearby soft tissues. What causes damage? Excessive stress( obesity, faulty mechanics while walking/running, excessive exercise, ignoring existing injuries) are associated with […]
Covid 19 rehabilitation – Covid and The Athlete’s Heart
Early observational studies described some degree of cardiac involvement in up to 78% of infected Covid-19 patients, ranging from troponin elevations to features of myocarditis and myopericarditis on cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR). Therefore the uncertain risks for myocarditis, a leading cause of sports-related sudden cardiac death, should be factored when considering return to play […]
Exercise and PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal problem that affects a women during their childbearing years. It not only affects the reproductive system but also metabolism in general. However, there is no cure to it yet. It increases the risk of pregnancy complications and type 2 diabetes. 2 non pharmacological ways to manage PCOS are exercising and […]
Stiff single leg deadlift and Swap exercise
This is a beneficial postural and functional exercise. The exercise aims to help in balance, coordination and stability of the whole body. This exercise can be done by advance level athletes. The exercise is used as a pre-exercise mobility drill, or for improving hip biomechanics & post- injury rehabilitation. Exercise technique: The swapping of the […]
Rounded Shoulders & Its Impact on Posture
Rounded shoulders is caused when the resting shoulder position moves forward than the usual shoulder position. It affects the ideal shoulder alignment and causes postural imbalance if not corrected or treated. The shoulders look slumped in position, hence the term Rounded Shoulders. If someone is observed from the side view, it looks as if the […]