G Srinithya, Senior Occupational Therapist at NIMHANS, highlights the various specialised rehabilitation programs for different types of stroke related disabilities ranging from visual, cognitive to swallowing impairment.
Which cognitive rehabilitation intervention is best for improvement of attention and memory problems in patients with stroke?
Following stroke, many people experience difficulties in arousal, attention, concentration, memory, perception, problem solving, decision making,…
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Stroke rehabilitation is an important aspect of the management of stroke. It can help to maximize recovery and regain as much of the body functions that is lost after a stroke, emphasises G Srinithya, Senior Occupational Therapist at NIMHANS. What is Post Stroke Rehabilitation? Post stroke Rehabilitation is a patient-centred, goal driven process that attempts to maximise the functional independence of patients who suffer from variety of stroke related disabilities. The aim of rehabilitation is…
Opioids are essential to pain management in patients with chronic and severe pain. Since they are narcotic medications and have side-effects, it is important for patients and caregivers to be aware of the type of Opioid that has been prescribed and possible adverse reactions. Excerpted from Indian Primer of Palliative Care by Pallium India. Opioids are a class of drugs that are used in pain management in patients with chronic and debilitating pain. They work by binding to opioid…
People often have to deal with pain and it is difficult to assess the level of pain across different people. Pallium India has created the Indian Primer of Palliative Care for care providers. With their permission we have excerpted important elements that are useful to understand and manage pain. Many people with chronic diseases will complain of pain and it being the most overpowering symptom of their condition. Besides physical discomfort, pain affects mental and emotional wellbeing…
Riddhi Shah, MPT , a Cardio-pulmonary physiotherapist in Ahmedabad, Gujarat helps us understand the basics of Pulmonary Rehabilitation and what it entails for patients with Chronic Lung Diseases. 1. What is Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR)? Pulmonary rehabilitation is “the art of medical practice wherein an individually tailored, multidisciplinary program is formulated, which through accurate diagnosis, therapy, emotional support and education stabilizes or reverses both the physio-…
Mrs Usha Raval, who has Chronic Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis shares precautions that persons with chronic lung diseases should take to handle the monsoon/ rainy season. Plus a homemade hack. Seasonal variations can adversely affect people with chronic lung diseases such as Pulmonary Fibrosis. The change in humidity and temperature during the monsoon can aggravate symptoms such as cough, difficulty breathing, weakness and susceptibility to common respiratory illnesses. For…
Dr. Pravin Patil, Rheumatologist gives a comprehensive overview of Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and how it is different from spondylosis and regular back pain, tips on managing this condition and the role of exercise. Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a disease of young adults. Regrettably, ankylosing spondylitis has very little identity unto its own. Anything with “spondylitis” is considered to be linked with old age or simple ‘wear and tear’. Adding the prefix “ankylosing”…
Dr Pravin Patil, Rheumatologist from Pune, Maharasthtra shares the top 7 mistakes that people with Rheumatoid Arthritis with respect to their medications. People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are commonly prescribed several medications. It is very important to take medications regularly and follow correct instructions. It is the responsibility of the patients to know their medications well and avoid making mistakes, which can have serious consequences. Mistake No. 1: You take Methotrexate…
Dr. Rima Anand of Wadia Hospital, Mumbai, who has 17 years of experience in Pathology and Transfusion medicine, answers burning questions on the feasibility of stem cell transplants for Thalassemia, eligibility criteria and post transplant care required for patients. What is the burden of Thalassemia in India? Have you seen an increase or decrease in these in their numbers? India has a huge burden with an estimated 100,000 patients with a β thalassemia syndrome. There are more than 1000…
