Medical Advice on "Physiotherapy"

How to avoid scarring after a plica removal surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Plica is a tissue that remains behind when the knee joint is formed (from multiple small pockets). In some, it may be a very tough structure and cause rubbing when the knee bends. Once excised it will not grow back an...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

How to use pool noodles to improve sleep?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not try unusual methods as sleeping for six to eight hours in an unusual position may be more harmful and cannot be equated to a foam roller as its use is controlled and for a short duration. The pool noodle, being...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

What could be done to manage arm that burn while typing?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to see that you have persistent symptoms. It is not clear from your description that you have any hand symptoms with crampy pain on typing with the index thumb and middle fingers most affected as that would fit int...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

What are some precautions and exercises for tennis elbow?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Tennis elbow can be treated by the following: Precautions. Manual therapy. Ice application. Transverse friction massage. Myofascial release. Extensor stretches. Tennis elbow strap. Steroid injection. PRP (platel...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

Will core strengthening work on a 9-year-old child with diastasis recti?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, your son's divarication of recti is evident from the pictures attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It is thought that this condition will resolve in infants and toddlers with improvem...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

Why am I having cracking and popping sounds in jaws and wrist?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fingers popping is common and not considered to be a cause for worry. It, however, must be remembered that you should avoid popping them. Jaw cracking is another condition that as long it is not painful can be observe...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

I have pain in buttock and unable to walk. How to get cured?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pain can be a musculoskeletal pain. For that, a non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug can be taken for five days. A hot compress can be applied over it. If there is no improvement, you can consult an orthopedic surgeon fo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

What can be done for neck pain due to prolonged sitting?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A very common issue with people working on the desk. Long hours at a stretch spent in poor posture and bad ergonomic position leads to the symptoms you describe. I will recommend reading about the correct office or desk...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

I get up in the morning with whole body pain. What is going on?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Morning stiffness and pain following a period of prolonged rest are suggestive of wear and tear process or osteoarthritis. Wear and tear is an age-related condition.As long as this pain is not affecting your lifestyle (I u...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

What could cause severe pain in the ankle?

Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. Can you recall any recent injuries, excessive walking, or instances of twisting or stumbling in the past few days? Is ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash