Healthy heart care is an issue which could affect any of us especially as we grow older. The heart is one of the the most talked about parts of your body. The heart used metaphorically describes love as a great hurt such as a broken heart. “My heart overflows with my love for you,” says a young man to his sweetheart. The emotions that we express with our heart are only one element of the human makeup. The other portion consists of having a healthy heart.

The heart is a major part of your body organs and functions to keep you alive and healthy. It is a noted fact that not only emotions affect your heart as other factors such as your food, your lifestyle, exercises, and pressure all play a pertinent role in heart health. The American Heart Association provides a great deal very good information about heart care. The Cleveland Clinic and other medical centers provide knowledge and steps you can take to ensure you have a healthy heart.

Exercising is a very import element of healthy heart care. We appreciate that not everyone can go to the gym or has the room in their home for gym equipment. We have some suggestions that will help with your heart health care.

- Sit in a comfortable chair and make sure you loosen your clothing for comfort.

- Start with your feet and ankles; rotate them only to the point where you feel the strain.

- Next gently work up to your legs raising them up and holding them for about five minutes.

- Work your hands and arms by raising them one side and then the other.

- Move your head up and down then back and forth in gentle motions.

About 20 minutes a day will help you relieve the strain in your life and will allow you to relax. This is a great way to improve on your general heart health. The next thing is your diet arrangement. Please remember it isn’t so much what you eat rather how much and how regularly. We suggest you stay away from the ordinary things that individuals talk about such as fats, too many sweets and desserts, and things that you already know will harm you.

The heart is measured by taking your blood pressure with the results letting your doctor be certain as to your position. While reading your heart, first the physician looks at the Systolic level since systolic heart failure starts whens the left ventricle cannot contract vigorously which is probably a pumping issue. The diastolic heart failure occurs as long as the left ventricle can not relax or fill completely which then becomes a filling issue. The heart must but be able to pump vigorously and then relax to refill with blood to keep a healthy heart.

The truth is that the nations’ biggest killer is heart disease and we have piece meal data gathered nation wide. AHA has put together some prime information on the subject and published it while the U.S. Government has not attempted to track heart disease at all. The AHA feels strongly that the government must get involved.

Yes, the heart is at the very soul of our existence. For many we think of the heart as long as we are in love or at a time of personal loss. As we grow older we begin to scrutinize the real heart, the arteries, veins, and the effects on our heart by the things we do. Take some simple precautions for healthy heart care and revel in your life.

Tacoma Bioidentical Hormone Replacement therapy is one of the hottest issues that people are discussing these days.Bioidentical Hormone replacement therapy is also known as Hormone therapy. In this therapy, body hormones are replaced by synthetic or man made hormones. This therapy was specially designed for people having low hormone levels. If you are the one having low hormones then you can try this therapy.

 

Now most of the people are getting aware about this treatment or therapy. Everyone knows about this hormone therapy. Tacoma Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy combined with exercise and diet may decrease aging and promote health, energy and vitality for both men and women. This therapy is meant for persons who always wanted to look young and feel young. By replacing your hormones, you will feel and look younger and healthier.

 

I am sure you all are thinking about the need of replacing the existing hormone. Well, hormones are the body’s chemical “messengers” delivering important directives that influence growth, metabolism, reproduction, etc. All the functions performed by our body depend upon these hormones. Our hormone allows us to live life to the fullest and optimize our Physical performance. When we grew older or as we age, the speed of our hormones slows down due to some specific and vague reasons. When our body hormone stops performing any function then the need of replacement therapy arises. Fatigue, weight gain, poor mental focus, mood swing, etc. are the symptoms of having low hormone level.

 

Tacoma Bioidentical hormones replacement therapy can overcome hormonal imbalances. Hormonal imbalances can occur at any age and can affect both men and women. This therapy works wonder only if combined with dietary and life style changes. Proper diet and regular exercise along with this therapy will cure this hormonal imbalance without consuming much time. Before undertaking this hormone therapy, you need to consult to an expert. Consultation to the expert is the first and most important thing that you need to take into consideration before undertaking Tacoma Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Expert’s consultation is must especially in this topic. Once your physician reported the decline of your hormones, you would be ready to begin a hormone replacement plan. Consultation with the Physician is necessary as there are a number of forms of therapy. Your Physician knows well about the form of treatment that will suit you the best. So, these are the things that you need to consider.

 

For effective and fast Bioidentical hormone replacement program you can refer our site healthyagingtherapy.com Our Bio identical Hormone replacement Program consists of

Initial doctor visit, detailed hormonal assessment, comprehensive biochemical and metabolic evaluation which is a lab test. After knowing the nature of hormonal imbalance, we will start providing recommendations for dietary changes, lifestyle modifications, nutriceutical supplement and prescription for bio identical hormones as determined by your laboratory tests. All these services are provided by our expert Physicians. If you want to replace your hormone then our therapy center can help you in achieving this. For more visit us at www.healthyagingtherapy.com

The diabetic issues drug Avandia has been the middle of controversy given that records linked the well-liked medication to an enhanced threat of congestive heart failure, heart attacks, and death. Understand much more about congestive congestive heart failure and your legal rights if you or a loved one have been injured by Avandia.

Avandia was first approved in 1999 for the therapy of kind 2 diabetic issues, a severe and existence threatening ailment that influences 18 to 20 million Americans. Diabetic issues is a top trigger of coronary coronary heart ailment, blindness, kidney collapse and limb amputation. Since the drug was 1st accepted, the FDA has been monitoring many center-connected undesirable gatherings – which includes Avandia congestive heart failure – dependent on signals observed in prior controlled clinical trials of Avandia alone and in blend with other drugs, and from post-marketing reports.

The FDA has updated the product’s labeling on numerous occasions to reflect these new data, most recently in 2006. The most current labeling alter for Avandia also incorporated a new warning about a possible boost in heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and cardiovascular-connected chest pain in some people making use of Avandia. This new warning was dependent on the outcome of a managed clinical trial in people with existing congestive heart failure.

Not long ago, the manufacturer of Avandia supplied the FDA with a pooled evaluation (meta evaluation) of 42 randomized, managed clinical trials in which Avandia was in comparison to either placebo or other anti-diabetic therapies in sufferers with type-II diabetes. The pooled analysis suggested that sufferers receiving quick-phrase (most studies had been 6-months duration) therapy with Avandia may possibly have a 30-40 % greater chance of cardiovascular attack and other coronary heart-connected undesirable occasions than individuals treated with placebo or other anti-diabetic therapy. These info, if confirmed, would be of important concern because sufferers with diabetic issues are previously at an improved threat of heart illness.

If you or a loved one has experienced congestive heart failure soon after getting Avandia, you must get in touch with an Avandia law lawyer right away. You might be entitled to compensation by filing an Avandia lawsuit.

INFORMATION FOR

COMMON ENTRANCE TEST (CET) – 2009

on 14.06.2009

For Admission to

 

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT)

Bachelor of Prosthetics & Orthotics (BPO)

 

[Each course duration will be 4 Yrs + 6 months internship]

At

National Institute for the Orthopaedically Handicapped (NIOH)

 

B.T.Road, Bon-hooghly, Kolkata – 700090

Phone No. : 033 2531 0279/0789/0610   Fax No.: 033 2531 8379

&

Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training & Research (SVNIRTAR)

 

Olatpur, (PO) Bairoi,

Dist: Cuttack, (Orissa)-754010

 

 The application form – cum -  Information brochure can be collected from

(last date of sale/receive:29.05.09)  

 

National Institute for the Orthopaedically Handicapped (NIOH)                                           

B.T.Road, Bon-hooghly, Kolkata – 700090

 

The application form – cum – information brochure may also be collected from the NIOH Website

www.nioh.in

 

Cost of Information Brochure Rs. 500/-for general candidate

Rs. 400/- for SC/ST/PH  ( if by post add Rs. 50/-)

 

for more detail log on to www.nioh.in

 

YOU MAY SUGGEST STUDENTS FOR PROSPEROUS FUTURE THROUGH THESE COURSES.THANKING YOU

CET -2OO9 Cell

For

Bachelor of Physiotherapy.(BPT)

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy(BOT)

Bachelor of Prosthetics & Orthotics(BPO)

National Institute for the Orthepaedically Handicapped (NIOH)

B.T.Road, Bon-hooghly, Kolkata – 700090

Phone Nos. : 033 2531 0279/0789/0610   Fax No.: 033 2531 8379

 

TRAINING PROGRAMMES

          The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment supports manpower development in the field of rehabilitation through National Institutes, who are offering a number of courses. Amongst them some are in the area of,

          (i)   Physiotherapy

          (ii)  Occupational therapy 

          (iii) Prosthetics and Orthotics

 

 

1.1     Physiotherapy

          Physiotherapy is an allied health profession, which emphasizes the use of physical agents in the management of diseases prevention & rehabilitation of disabling conditions. Physiotherapy deals with problems particularly those associated with Neuromuscular, Musculo-skeletal, and Cardio-vascular & Respiratory systems. The therapeutic methods are based essentially on movement, manual therapy and use of physical agents. A physiotherapist is trained to assess, plan and provide therapeutic services to the individual with sensory and motor deficit. After successful completion of the course, a student can seek placement as a physiotherapist in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, health clinics, and clubs and as a faculty in the concerned subject. The avenues for higher studies & research are also there. The specialization in physiotherapy in the area of Orthopaedic, neurological, sports, rehabilitation, chest physiotherapy  &  specialized techniques like manual therapy, electrotherapy etc. are also coming up.

  

 

 

 

 

 

1.2    Occupational Therapy

          Occupational Therapy aims at providing therapeutic and functional management to the disabled persons (both physical and mental) so as to enable them to perform maximum possible function independently viz. daily living activities, play, performance at the work place through work simulators, EMG-Biofeedback, therapeutic activities, etc. In occupational therapy, modified, adaptive/assistive & supportive devices are also developed and used to make the lives more independent, productive and dignified.

 

            As an indispensable member of a rehabilitation team, this discipline find a wide scope in various hospitals, NGOs, spastics & psychiatric centers, industrial setups ,educational institutions, sports industries, homes for aged, reconstructive /plastic surgery  and leprosy rehabilitation centers etc. The community based rehabilitation is another area where occupational therapy is being recognized as an important component

Prosthetics & Orthotics

 

          Prosthesis is an artificial replacement or substitute for a loss in part or full of a limb (extremity) Prosthesis due to congenital or acquired causes. The profession got its recognition in early seventies in post war era. This was due to the sudden increase in number of amputees requiring artificial limbs.

 

          Orthosis is a device applied over body to the individual to support, correct or compensates the deformity or weakened part of body. It may also be applied with the additional objective to assist, allow or restrict movement of joint of body. Orthotics is the practice of designing, fabrication, production & fitment of orthosis.

 

          A successful student of Prosthetic & Orthotics has wide scope in self-employment, hospitals, trauma centers, rehabilitation centers, industries & academic institutions etc. both in government and non-government sector in the Country and abroad.

 

            The avenues for higher studies & research in the area of prosthetics and Orthotics are coming up fast

INSTITUTES under CET – 2009

          National institutes offering said courses were established as autonomous bodies under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India in early eighties with the following aims and objectives.

          l     Human resource development in the field of rehabilitation.

          l     Developing model service delivery system for people with disability.

          l     Undertaking research and development in the field of rehabilitation.

          l     undertaking consultancy services.

          l     undertaking extension & outreach programs

 

2.1     National Institute for the Orthopaedically Handicapped (NIOH), Kolkata.-

 

NIOH located at B.T.Road, Bon-hooghly, Kolkata, was established in 1978. In addition to the said bachelors courses in Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Prosthetics & Orthotics, the Institute also offers Post-Graduate Diploma in Disability Rehabilitation & Management and Diplomat National Board (DNB) in PMR at its headquarter in Kolkata. Institute also conducts courses Diploma in MRW,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          Diploma in Tool &Die Making, Advanced Certificate in CAD-CAM at its collaborative centers at Allah bad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad & Ludhiana. Short-term training programs for medical and allied professionals are being conducted every year.  Institute is also introducing courses at its regional centre at Dehradun and Aizawl.

 

          Through its outreach programs various parts of Country especially states like West Bengal, UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, NE states are being covered. NIOH supports a Composite Regional Centre at Srinagar and conduct Diploma in Rehabilitation Therapy, Certificate in Prosthetics & Orthotics and Foundation course for teachers in special education. The Institute has a 50 bedded hospital with well developed indoor and operation facilities having necessary & sophisticated laboratories. There is a beautiful eco-friendly campus with excellent library facility and plenty of clinical material for the research. For more information please browse www.niohonline.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.2     Swami Vivekananda National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research (SVNIRTAR), Cuttack

          SVNIRTAR is located in Bairoi, District Cuttack, Orissa 30 kms from Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. The pilgrimage centre of Puri is also nearby. The Institute is running Bachelors Degree programs in Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy and Prosthetics and Orthotics. It also has 100-beded hospitals where surgeries are performed for persons for deformities, contractures, clubfoot and Hansen’s disease and has made a name for itself in limb lengthening surgeries through Ilizarov method. The Institution is strong in research and faculty has a fair amount of published work. It has also well-developed departments in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Prosthetics and Orthotics. SVNIRTAR also conducts Postgraduate courses like Diploma National Board (DNB) in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, M.Sc in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.

TRAINING PROGRAMMES

          The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment supports manpower development in the field of rehabilitation through National Institutes, who are offering a number of courses. Amongst them some are in the area of,

          (i)   Physiotherapy

          (ii)  Occupational therapy 

          (iii) Prosthetics and Orthotics

 

 

1.1     Physiotherapy

          Physiotherapy is an allied health profession, which emphasizes the use of physical agents in the management of diseases prevention & rehabilitation of disabling conditions. Physiotherapy deals with problems particularly those associated with Neuromuscular, Musculo-skeletal, and Cardio-vascular & Respiratory systems. The therapeutic methods are based essentially on movement, manual therapy and use of physical agents. A physiotherapist is trained to assess, plan and provide therapeutic services to the individual with sensory and motor deficit. After successful completion of the course, a student can seek placement as a physiotherapist in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, health clinics, and clubs and as a faculty in the concerned subject. The avenues for higher studies & research are also there. The specialization in physiotherapy in the area of Orthopaedic, neurological, sports, rehabilitation, chest physiotherapy  &  specialized techniques like manual therapy, electrotherapy etc. are also coming up.

  

 

 

 

 

 

1.2    Occupational Therapy

          Occupational Therapy aims at providing therapeutic and functional management to the disabled persons (both physical and mental) so as to enable them to perform maximum possible function independently viz. daily living activities, play, performance at the work place through work simulators, EMG-Biofeedback, therapeutic activities, etc. In occupational therapy, modified, adaptive/assistive & supportive devices are also developed and used to make the lives more independent, productive and dignified.

 

            As an indispensable member of a rehabilitation team, this discipline find a wide scope in various hospitals, NGOs, spastics & psychiatric centers, industrial setups ,educational institutions, sports industries, homes for aged, reconstructive /plastic surgery  and leprosy rehabilitation centers etc. The community based rehabilitation is another area where occupational therapy is being recognized as an important component

Prosthetics & Orthotics

 

          Prosthesis is an artificial replacement or substitute for a loss in part or full of a limb (extremity) Prosthesis due to congenital or acquired causes. The profession got its recognition in early seventies in post war era. This was due to the sudden increase in number of amputees requiring artificial limbs.

 

          Orthosis is a device applied over body to the individual to support, correct or compensates the deformity or weakened part of body. It may also be applied with the additional objective to assist, allow or restrict movement of joint of body. Orthotics is the practice of designing, fabrication, production & fitment of orthosis.

 

          A successful student of Prosthetic & Orthotics has wide scope in self-employment, hospitals, trauma centers, rehabilitation centers, industries & academic institutions etc. both in government and non-government sector in the Country and abroad.

 

            The avenues for higher studies & research in the area of prosthetics and Orthotics are coming up fast.

 

INSTITUTES under CET – 2009

          National institutes offering said courses were established as autonomous bodies under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India in early eighties with the following aims and objectives.

          l     Human resource development in the field of rehabilitation.

          l     Developing model service delivery system for people with disability.

          l     Undertaking research and development in the field of rehabilitation.

          l     undertaking consultancy services.

          l     undertaking extension & outreach programs

 

2.1     National Institute for the Orthopaedically Handicapped (NIOH), Kolkata.-

 

NIOH located at B.T.Road, Bon-hooghly, Kolkata, was established in 1978. In addition to the said bachelors courses in Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Prosthetics & Orthotics, the Institute also offers Post-Graduate Diploma in Disability Rehabilitation & Management and Diplomat National Board (DNB) in PMR at its headquarter in Kolkata. Institute also conducts courses Diploma in MRW,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          Diploma in Tool &Die Making, Advanced Certificate in CAD-CAM at its collaborative centers at Allah bad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad & Ludhiana. Short-term training programs for medical and allied professionals are being conducted every year.  Institute is also introducing courses at its regional centre at Dehradun and Aizawl.

 

          Through its outreach programs various parts of Country especially states like West Bengal, UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, NE states are being covered. NIOH supports a Composite Regional Centre at Srinagar and conduct Diploma in Rehabilitation Therapy, Certificate in Prosthetics & Orthotics and Foundation course for teachers in special education. The Institute has a 50 bedded hospital with well developed indoor and operation facilities having necessary & sophisticated laboratories. There is a beautiful eco-friendly campus with excellent library facility and plenty of clinical material for the research. For more information please browse www.niohonline.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.2     Swami Vivekananda National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research (SVNIRTAR), Cuttack

          SVNIRTAR is located in Bairoi, District Cuttack, Orissa 30 kms from Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. The pilgrimage centre of Puri is also nearby. The Institute is running Bachelors Degree programs in Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy and Prosthetics and Orthotics. It also has 100-beded hospitals where surgeries are performed for persons for deformities, contractures, clubfoot and Hansen’s disease and has made a name for itself in limb lengthening surgeries through Ilizarov method. The Institution is strong in research and faculty has a fair amount of published work. It has also well-developed departments in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Prosthetics and Orthotics. SVNIRTAR also conducts Postgraduate courses like Diploma National Board (DNB) in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, M.Sc in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.