Pratiksha Gadkari PT

12/05/2026

07/05/2026

Back Pain Management
By Dr Sumit Khare (PT)
Common Causes
Poor posture
Prolonged sitting
Muscle weakness
Disc problem
Stress & stiffness
Heavy lifting
Sedentary lifestyle

22/04/2026

Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia (a thick band of tissue connecting heel to toes), causing heel pain, especially in the morning or after rest.
Common Causes
Prolonged standing or walking
Flat feet or high arches
Improper footwear (hard sole, no arch support)
Obesity / sudden weight gain
Tight calf muscles
Excessive running or jumping
Symptoms
Heel pain (especially first step in morning)
Pain after long sitting/rest
Tenderness in heel
Stiffness in foot
Precautions
Avoid barefoot walking
Use cushioned shoes with arch support
Reduce prolonged standing
Maintain healthy weight
Do regular stretching (calf & foot)
Avoid sudden increase in activity
Physiotherapy Importance
Physiotherapy plays a key role in recovery

11/04/2025

People also ask
What is spine physiotherapy?
This means that exercises to help strengthen the surrounding muscles before surgery is advised, which has been shown to result in a faster recovery post-surgery. Following surgery, physiotherapy may also be recommended for continued strengthening, posture correction, pain management and movement control rehabilitation.

15/10/2023

Overall, half squats will work your quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, hip flexors, calves, and core muscles, including those in your lower back. But, if you don't go to parallel, you will place much less emphasis on your glutes and hamstrings than you would during a deeper squat.

09/10/2023

Back extension exercises improve the stability and strength of your erector spinae muscles. They also improve the range of motion of your lower back and can have a rehabilitative effect on people with poor lumbar or thoracic back posture.

26/09/2023

Knee pain