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  • What to expect when you expect – Part 3!
    A guide to learning about your bodily changes during pregnancy – Cardiorespiratory system! Congratulations You’re Pregnant! Your body already has been and is going to continue to change so much in the next 9+ months!  We wanted to write a Read More …
  • What to expect when you expect – Part 2!
    A guide to learning about your bodily changes during pregnancy – Musculoskeletal system! Congratulations You’re Pregnant! Your body already has been and is going to continue to change so much in the next 9+ months!  We wanted to write a Read More …
  • What to expect when you expect! Part 1
     A guide to learning about your bodily changes during pregnancy – Part 1 Congratulations You’re Pregnant! Your body already has been and is going to continue to change so much in the next 9+ months!  We wanted to write a Read More …
  • Understanding Endometriosis
    5min read What is endometriosis? What are some common symptoms of endometriosis? What are the ‘most current ways’ to manage endometriosis in women? Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory, albeit non-threatening, condition defined by the presence of endometrial-like tissue (lining of Read More …
  • How to improve blood glucose, triglycerides and other lipids with physical activity, diet and exercise?
    (5min read) How effective is exercise in managing blood glucose and lipids? Does race or ethnicity influence these levels of blood glucose and lipids? Is aerobic or resistance exercise effective in managing blood glucose and lipids?  And what is the Read More …
  • Dealing with Cancer-related Neuropathic Pain?
    <5 min read What is cancer-related neuropathic pain? How many patients suffer from cancer-related neuropathies? Almost 50% of patients with cancer complain of chronic and persistent pain, of which, 20% of the individuals report having a neuropathic type of pain, Read More …
  • Dietary and lifestyle factors in the management of Hashimoto’s disease
    < 5mins read Hashimoto thyroiditis (HT) is one of the most common autoimmune conditions, where the body develops an immune response to two key thyroid hormone producing agents including the Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) and thyroglobulin (see Figure below). The self-immune Read More …
  • Chronic persistent pain in patients with cancer
    Abhimanyu Rana, MBBS, DNB, DA FIPM (pain specialist) Hina Garg, PT, PhD, NCS (physical therapist) The life expectancy for people diagnosed with cancer continues to increase after advanced and emerging cancer therapies. However, cancer survivors often report long-term and debilitating Read More …
  • Nutrition and lifestyle before pregnancy
    Sakshi Chopra, MBBS DGO DNB (Gynaecologist) A healthy pregnancy starts before conception. To have a healthy baby, it’s best for both partners to improve their lifestyles before planning the pregnancy. In this blog, we review major nutritional factors which can Read More …
  • Physical Activity and health recommendations during COVID-19
    4-5 min read Are you struggling to maintain regular physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic? Are you unsure how COVID-19 might be affecting your health? The ongoing international pandemic from the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to cause mass panic and Read More …
  • Are behavioural factors related to infertility?
    Sakshi Chopra, MBBS DGO DNB (Gynaecologist) Hina Garg PT, MS, PhD, NCS, CEEAA (Physical therapist) Is there a link between stress and infertility? What are different lifestyle factors causing infertility in men and women? At some point, every couple wants Read More …
  • The dysfunctional bladder in Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
    90% of individuals with MS develop urinary issues in <18yrs of their diagnosis Overtime, 80% of people with MS will experience some bladder issue 1 in 10 report bladder and urinary concerns at the onset of MS Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Read More …
  • What is pelvic physical therapy?
    Megan Pratt, PT, DPT What is pelvic physical therapy? Pelvic physical therapy is just like regular physical therapy that you would go to after you tore your ACL or got a hip replacement; those same basic physical therapy skills are Read More …
  • How to be well? The dimensions of wellness
    The dimensions of wellness While ‘health’ can be considered an absence of a disease or a health condition, the term ‘wellness’ is an expanded concept of health fostering the balance of the body, mind, and spirit. True wellness is largely Read More …
  • How to write a Scientific Research Abstract?
    Abstracts are typically a compact summary of scientific research or non-commercial clinical content that you would like to share with your colleagues in academia or clinical practice. It should include a title of your presentation, author information, degree credentials, contact Read More …
  • Exercise during pregnancy/post-partum – what does the research say?
    Can pregnant women exercise? What is the recommended intensity of exercise during pregnancy, especially during the 3rd trimester? What are the physical activity guidelines during pregnancy/post-partum? The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends regular, moderate-intensity physical activity for Read More …
  • How to set up telehealth at your clinic quickly and effectively!
    Despite the grave difficulties seen during the recent onset of COVID-19 pandemic, I am sure that you will agree with me in that this pandemic has surely toughened our resolve,  developed our resilience and has triggered immense human creativity!  Just Read More …
  • The concept of health and its determinants: A rehabilitation perspective
    What does the concept of health mean for you? What determines the health of your family members, your community, your nation? Which factors have you noticed that seem to influence your health? Do you get sick during certain times more Read More …
  • 5 Tips For Exercising Safely At Home when you have Multiple Sclerosis
    BY Charlotte Rutherfurd, PT, DPT & Hina Garg, PT, PhD, NCS, CEEAA Benefits of exercise in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) are well documented, especially in improving balance, safety, strength, endurance, and the overall wellbeing.¹ Refer to the image below Read More …