Clubfoot (CTEV) Treatment: Ponseti Method and Physiotherapy

What is Clubfoot (CTEV)?

Clubfoot (medically known as Congenital Talipes Equinovarus – CTEV) is a common congenital deformity where the foot appears twisted inward and downward. It is a structural deformity present at birth and may affect one or both feet.


Types of Clubfoot Deformity

  1. Idiopathic Clubfoot: The most common type, present at birth with no other associated abnormalities.
  2. Neurogenic Clubfoot: Caused by underlying neurological conditions, such as spina bifida or cerebral palsy.
  3. Syndromic Clubfoot:
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Flexibility Training Methods and Essential Volleyball Rules

Flexibility: Definition, Components, and Methods

Flexibility is the physical ability of movement that allows a significant range of motion. It is determined by two main components:

  • Joint Mobility (Articular Mobility): The ability of the joint to move. Joints are classified as:
    • Synarthrosis: No movement.
    • Amphiarthrosis: Limited movement.
    • Synovial Joint: Large movement (high muscle joint mobility).
  • Elasticity: The ability of the muscle and surrounding connective tissue to stretch and return to its initial
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BKA Rehabilitation: Crutch Walking Preparation and Training

Preparing a BKA for Crutch Walking

Preparing a Below-Knee Amputee (BKA) for crutch walking requires a structured, step-by-step approach focusing on safety, balance, strength, and coordination. This comprehensive outline details the necessary steps for successful rehabilitation and mobility.

1. Medical Clearance and Initial Assessment

Ensure the patient is medically stable before initiating training.

Assessment Criteria:

  • Wound healing status
  • Pain level management
  • Strength and range of motion (ROM)
  • Balance
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Mastering Endurance and Effective Warm-up Strategies for Fitness

Understanding Physical Endurance (Resistance)

Endurance (Resistance) is the physical capacity that enables us to carry out work for a long duration. This capacity is defined by several key characteristics.

Respiratory System Benefits

Gas exchange facilitates positive changes in the respiratory system:

  • Increases lung capacity and renewal mechanisms.
  • Improves air-oxygen uptake.
  • Ensures responsible breathing muscles work optimally.

Cardiovascular System Benefits

The cardiovascular system (the network formed

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Core Physical Attributes for Peak Athletic Performance

Key Physical Attributes for Athletes

  1. Basic Physical Attributes:
    • Stamina
    • Strength
    • Speed
    • Flexibility
  2. Specific Physical Attributes:
    • Coordination
    • Balance
    • Relaxation

Understanding Athletic Stamina

Stamina is the attribute that allows us to sustain physical exercise for a prolonged time.

Anaerobic Alactic Stamina

  • It is the first energy pathway used to get energy.
  • It involves activities from zero to 10 seconds, no longer.
  • Intensity is between 90-100% of maximum.
  • Oxygen is not present.
  • Lactic acid is not produced.
  • Examples:
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Physical Education: Meaning, Definitions, Aims, and Objectives

Physical Education: Meaning and Core Concepts

Let’s begin by clarifying what Physical Education (PE) is not. PE does not mean punishing fitness and conditioning exercises (“No Pain, No Gain”), even when inflicted as a form of punishment (“Give twenty Pushups or twenty Dand Baithaks”). Physical Education is not merely play or recreational time when no instruction need occur, nor is it a non-intellectual activity with no claim to a place in formal education.

What Physical Education Truly Is

Physical

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