HYDROTHERAPY
- HIP BATH- Involves the abdominal region below navel given in hot,cold,neutral,alternate.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Hip bath are used to specially treat the pelvic and genital areas.
HOT- Dysmenorrhoea,piles,pain in rectum,bladder,enlarged prostate,sciatica,lumbago,painful urination.
COLD- Constipation,indigestion,obesity,irregular menstruation,pelvic inflammations,urinary incontinence,atony of bladder,weak bowel muscles.
NEUTRAL- Inflammations of bladder,urethra,uterus,pruritis of vagina and vulva, vaginismus.
ALTERNATE- Sciatica.lumbago,pelvic inflammations
- IMMERSION BATH- Known as Full bath given in hot,cold,neutral.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Beneficial for increasing blood flow,relieving pain in muscles and joints and to increase metabolism.
HOT- Obesity,rheumatism,pain due to stones in kidney and gall bladder.
COLD- Fever,obesity,dyspepsia.
NEUTRAL-Hypertension,varicose veins,insomnia,bronchial asthma,lumbago,arthritis of lower limb.
- SPINAL BATH- Involves the whole spinal column given in hot,cold,neutral.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Provides soothing effect to spinal column and thereby influences the central nervous system.
COLD- Fits,hysteria,loss of memory,anxiety,constipation,urinary incontinence,neurasthenia.
HOT- Backache,amenorrhoea,chronic bronchitis,sciatica,spondylitis,muscle spasm of back region,constipation,diarrhoea.
NEUTRAL- Hypertension,hysteria,insomnia,diarrhoea,spinal irritation.
SPINAL SPRAY- Gives gentle massage to whole spinal column.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Relaxing and rejuvenating given in hot,cold,neutral.
- Effective in the treatment of insomnia,stress,high blood pressure,fatigue,anxiety depression,enhances digestion,menstrual disorders.
CIRCULAR JET SPRAY- Gives instant cooling and refreshing effect.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Promotes circulatory reaction,stimulates skin activity,stimulates muscular action.
- Indicated in conditions like hyperaesthesia of skin,relieve muscle pain,rheumatism,helps in treating anemia,chronic indigestion,paralysis.
STEAM BATH- Most important water treatment which induces perspiration in natural way.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Improves blood circulation and eliminates morbid matter from the surface of the skin.
- Effective in obesity,neuralgias,arthritis,sciatica,low back ache,gout,sprains,rheumatism,stiff joints,muscle ache,eczema,skin allergies.
- FOOT AND ARM BATH- Effective hydrotherapic treatment given in hot or cold.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Induces perspiration and blood vessels in tha hands are dilated,therefore beneficial to thoracic organs.
- FOOT BATH- Relieves sprains,ankle pain,foot and leg cramps,headache,dysmenorrhoea,insomnia,pelvic congestion,knee pain.
- ARM BATH- Asthma,,cold,cough,bronchitis,sinusitis,congestion in chest.
- ENEMA- Effective method to wash out all the impurities stagnant in the intestine.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Effective cleansing technique to relieve the constipated intestines of accumulation of morbid matter.
- Effective to treat constipation,obesity,fever,diarrhoea,relieve fecal impaction,insomnia,indigestion,cold,migraine headache.
- JACUZZI- Also known as Hot tub useful for relaxation.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Reduces anxiety and induces good sleep
- Insomnia,arthritis,lowers blood sugar,decreases blood pressure,migraine and tension headaches.
PACKS
CHEST PACK- An alternative therapy for various chest complaints by wrapping warm wet sheets over the patients chest.
FULL WET SHEET PACK-It is a procedure in which patient is wrapped in wet sheet,outside of which a dry blanket is covered to regulate evaporation.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
CHEST PACK- Chronic bronchitis,pneumonia,influenza,chest cold,asthma,whooping cough.
FULL WET SHEET PACK- Fever especially typhoid,indigestion,insomnia,epilepsy,infantile convulsions,bronchitis,rheumatism,obesity.
- COMPRESS- It is a local application by means of cloth dipped in water given either in hot or cold.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Increases blood circulation,activates metablic functions and calms the nervous system.
- Cold compress can be used in conditions like Dermatitis,helps to stop bleeding piles and hemorrhage,severe abdominal pain,fever,reduces inflammation in kidneys,intestine,bladder,stomach.
- Warm compress can be effective in healing wounds,muscle spasms,reduce joint stiffness,arthritis,myalgia,arthralgia,headache.
- SUN BATH- Exposure to sunlight kills the bad bacteria from the body.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Sunlight builds immune system.
- Used to treat Psoriasis,eczema,acne,fungal infections,decreases cholesterol,depression,lowers blood preesure,insomnia.
MASSAGE THERAPY
FULL BODY OIL MASSAGE- Massage involves rubbing and manipulating muscles,skin,tendons and ligaments.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Helps in reducing stress,pain,muscle tension and enhances good circulation
- Obesity, insomnia, rheumatoid arthritis,,depression,osteoporosis,spondylitis,spondylosis,low back ache,muscle spasm,sciatica.
- PARTIAL BODY MASSAGE- Massaging a part of body to be treated .
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- It relieves pain and improves circulatory reaction.
- Used to treat sciatica,lumbar spondylosis, spondylitis,low back ache,obesity,insomnia,neuralgias,lowers blood pressure.
- HEAD MASSAGE- This massage increases nourishment and oxygen to the scalp and hair and stimulates blood flow.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Enhance blood circulation in head and neck area.
- Headache,lower blood pressure,insomnia,stress,stimulates hair growth.
ICE MASSAGE- Ice cubes can be used to gain effective result.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- It acts as a local anaesthetic.
- Useful in case of back ache,muscle strain,slows down inflammation and swelling occurs after injury,enhances complexion in face.
KIZHI- Prepared by using dry powdered herbs.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Effective for Pain management and stress reduction.
- Commonly used in osteo arthritis,spondylosis,low back ache,obesity,swelling,muscle cramps,sciatica.
ACUPRESSURE AND REFLEXOLOGY
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Acupressure uses finger pressure in the pressure points.
Relieves tension,headache,myopia,dizziness,stiff shoulders,trauma of sciatic nerve,cervical spondylosis,sprain in wrist joint,knee joint pain.
- Reflexology involves application of pressure to the feet and hands with specific thumb,finger or hand.
It relieves migraine headache,hypertension,menstrual cramps,irregular menstruation,myalgia,insomnia,anxiety .
- It is a form of alternative medicine on the basis of the chinese theory according to YIN and YANG( positive and negative energies )in the body.
- Electroacupunture-electrical stimulation is given to enhance more effect.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- It has both derivative and direct effect on different parts and organs.
- Useful in cases of low back back,urinary incontinence,neuralgia,sciatica,spondylosis,spondylitis,infertility,irregular menstruation,dysmenorrhoea,headache,migraine,fever,arthritis,facial palsy,parkinsonism,sinusitis,allergic rhinitis,myopia.
MUD THERAPY
MUD BATHS
- Mud is an important element in nature containing more minerals having positive effect on the body.
- Can be used as full mud bath and partial mud bath.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- It is cooling and relaxing and it absorbs toxins from our body.
- Can be effective in condition like obesity,psoriasis,rheumatism,skin allergies,eczema,diabetic neuropathy,improving complexion,joint diseases,stiff joints,dermatitis.
MUD PACKS
- Given as local application
- Commonly given in eyes,head,face, abdomen
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Improves complexion,stimulates peristalsis,decrease intestinal heat,useful to relieve aching muscles and joints.
- Effective in obesity,relieving congestive headache,glaucoma,conjuctivitis,retinitis,reduces eye ball tension,acne,bloating in stomach.
HERBAL MUD BATH- Effective in gaining all the essential nutrients,vitamins and minerals to the skin and body.
HERBAL TREATMENTS FOR KIDNEY STONE
- It includes Breathing,joint movements,breathing with joint movements,yoga,pranayama,yoga nidra and relaxation technique.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Increased flexibility,increased muscle strength,increased muscle tone
- Calmness in mind,relieves tension,anxiety,mood swings,increase memory power.
- Effective in low back ache,arthritis,headaches,sciatica,spondylosis,myopia,dysmenorrhoea,obesity,tension.insomnia,hypothyroidism,hyperthyroidism,neuralgia,parkinsons disease,sinusitis,allergies
KRIYAS
- It includes nasal wash,eye wash,vamana dhauti and acupressure walking therapy.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Nasal wash removes dirt and impurities from the sinus cavities.
- Eye wash is useful for refreshing and relaxing eyes.
- Vamana dhauti is the effective purification ot the digestive tract,It cleans undigested food particles settled in stomach.
- Acupressure walking therapy is also known as reflexology paths.It stimulates the pressure points.
- It is effective in condtions like allergic rhinitis,asthma,sinusitis,headache,migraine,tinnitis,sore throat,dry coughs,conjuctivitis,myopia,dyspepsia,nausea.indigestion,flatulence,lowers blood pressure,strengthens foot muscles.
MAGNETOTHERAPY
- MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMMUNITY INTENSIFIER(MRI)- produce magnetic field through controlled currents.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Improves blood circulation
- Effective in case of osteo arthritis,osteoporosis,sprained ligaments,lumbago,sciatica,neuralgia.
UNIVERSAL:-
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Increase blood flow to muscles and increase in strength to specific site.
- Effective in cervical spondylitis,spondylosis,pain in shoulder,knee pain,pain in ankle joint,muscle ache.
BENEFITS AND CONDITION:-
- It improves the strength and function to the treated part.
- Massaged with either north pole or south pole.
- Indicated to treat back ache,muscle ache,spondylitis,cervical spondylosis,neuralgia.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Manetic belts are used to forehead,cervical region,abdomen,knee and magnetic poles are kept under patients feet .
- Enhance blood circulation and gives increased energy flow throughout the body.
- Effective in treating backache,lumbar spondylosis,spondylitis,sciatica,obesity.relieves joint stiffness,headache,insomnia,neuralgia,dementia,arthritis.
- ELECTRO MAGNETIC FIELD(EMF)
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- This therapy induces vibration and frequency given in front and back of chest.
- Useful for cough,cold,influenza,bronchitis,bronchial asthma ,chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,pneumonia.
PHYSIOTHERAPY
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- It is used mechanically and it helps to decrease the nerve compression
- Mostly used in cervical and lumbar region
- Effective in treating disc prolapse,lumbago,sciatica, nerve root compression,lumbar spondylosis and spondylitis,cervival pain,cervical spondylosis,spinal stenosis,stiffness in back and neck.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Provides smooth and easy range of movement
- Strengthens muscles of shoulder and helps to relieve pain.
- Effective in treating muscle stiffness,rheumatoid arthritis,frozen shoulder,pain in shoulder region,weak joints during old age,tennis elbow,pain in wrist joint and fingers.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Beneficial for healthy posture
- Improve core muscle strength and improves stability.
- Effective in obesity,back ache,lumbago,sciatica,spinal irritation,lumbar spondylosis,muscle strengthening especially in abdomen and thighs.
- INTERFERENTIAL THERAPY- Electrical stimulation of nerves with low frequency stimulation.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Stimulates deeper tissues and relieves pain(anaesthetic effect)
- Muscle stimulation and reduction of edema.
- Effective in treating muscle aches,muscle spasms,arthritis.low back ache,lumbar spondylitis,cervical spondylosis,muscle stiffness,nerve root compression
- ULTRASOUND- It is a form of mechanical erergy producing mechanical vibration.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Useful in case of inflammatory conditions
- Effective in treating stress fractures,edema,muscle strain,lumbago,lumbar spondylitis,cervical spondylosis,stiff neck,disc prolapse,frozen shoulder,myositis,ligament sprains,
- TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATION(TENS)
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Produce electrical stimulation and gives symptomatic pain relief.
- Indicated for Osteo arthritis,compressed nerve,sciatica,disc bulge,back ache.lumbar spondylosis,disc prolapse,muscle stiffness,muscle aches,rheumatoid arthritis,diabetic neuropathy,dysmenorrhoea.
- SHORT WAVE DIATHERMY(SWD)-It uses high frequency electromagnetic energy to generate heat.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Increases nutrient supply to the affected area.
- Indicated for muscle spasms,sprains,muscle aches, joint stiffness,pain due to kidney stones,frozen shoulder,osteo arthritis,back pain,tendinitis.
INFRA RED RADIATION:-It is an electromagnetic radiation
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Produces heat in the body tissues and local blood supply is increased.
- Reduces pain, inflammation and joint stiffness
- Indicated in muscle spasms,adhesion,swelling,muscle stiffness.
HEATIND PADS- Dilates blood vessls of the muscles and increases blood circulation.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Indicated for back ache,muscle spasm, pain in neck,pain in shoulder,decreases muscle stiffness,abdominal muscle cramps,menstrual cramps.
- WAX BATH- It is the effective way of applying heat to improve mobility.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Indicated for edema,arthritis,swelling,osteo arthritis,peri articular diseases,muscle spasm.
WEIGHT REDUCTION PROGRAMME
- Massager can be used to reduce weight in the localized areas like abdominal massager,handy massager,dolphin vibro massager.
- Gym is used to maintain physical fitness.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS:-
- Massager promotes pain relief to deeper tissues.
- Indicated for obesity.