Author: Saurab Sharma

Should we worry about “how much it hurts” in Chronic Pain?

Saurab Sharma | November 27, 2015

History of pain management suggests strong value of focusing on pain intensity as the goal of treatment. This is true for cancer pain towards the end of life and probably for acute pain with injury or pathology. However, for pain without obvious pathology or trauma, addressing elimination of pain may not be right goal of […]

Volunteer needed for “Pain Research” in Nepal

Saurab Sharma | November 6, 2015

सौरब शर्मा “दुखाई” सम्बन्धि बिषयको सर्वेक्ष्यणमा इच्छुक छन् | उनिले हालै नेपाली हरु मा दुखाई सम्बन्धि अनुसन्धान गर्न प्रतिष्ठित “International Association for Study of Pain (IASP)” मार्फत प्रोत्साहन पाएका छन् जुन नेपालमा प्रथम पटक हो | यस्तो ऐतिहासिक अनुसन्धान मा सौरबलाई सहयोग गरी हौसला प्रदान गर्नुहोस् | यदि तपाई (१) नेपाली हुनुहुन्छ र नेपली राम्ररी […]

I have subscribed to PEDro “Evidence in my Inbox” – have you?

Saurab Sharma | October 31, 2015

PEDro is physiotherapy Evidence Based Database. To learn how PEDro is useful resource for physiotherapists click here. A brand new feature of PEDro includes “Evidence in your Inbox”. With this feature of PEDro, “The latest clinical practice guidelines, systematic reviews and clinical trials for each area of physiotherapy and for selected topics in physiotherapy can […]

PEDro – An important physiotherapy evidence resource.

Saurab Sharma | October 31, 2015

PEDro is physiotherapy Evidence Based Database. It is created to bring physiotherapy evidences free to use for physiotherapists all round the world. It archives more than 31 thousand interventional studies (clinical trials), summary of evidences (Systematic reviews) and clinical practice guidelines. It is easier as physiotherapists to browse through one database PEDro for updating themselves, […]

Do you RUN for various reasons? If yes, you are at risk for injuries!!!

Saurab Sharma | October 19, 2015

Many of us run for various reasons including reasons such as weight reduction, training heart and lungs, improving body functions, staying fit and healthy and few of us run as a hobby. No matter what is the reason for running, the intent is good. However, we are at RISK of running related injuries. Almost 80% […]

Tear of Fascia Cruris: A new Diagnosis to consider in Achillodynia

Saurab Sharma | October 17, 2015

Treating any condition requires knowledge of various sources of symptoms that may elicit pain. These sources of symptoms could arise from tendons, ligaments, bones, muscles, nerves and fascia. The treatment of the pain or problem will differ based on the structures involved. Thus, accurate diagnosis of the problem is required for which clinicians need to […]

Grants for Research in Rehabilitation!!!

Saurab Sharma | September 10, 2015

It is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate and post graduate physiotherapy and allied health students to apply for grants for unique research project in rehabilitation. Total of 10 research grants are available to support and encourage students for their unique research concepts. Each grant money worths maximum of Rs. 10,000 in Indian currency.There are no […]

Stretching is not the only solution to improve flexibility!!!

Saurab Sharma | September 5, 2015

Muscle tightness specifically of Hamstring muscle is a very common problem. It is speculated that it can cause variety of problems such as low back pain, hamstring muscle strain, patellofemoral pain, plantar fasciitis etc. A variety of treatment techniques have been used in the past to improve hamstring flexibility, however, none of the techniques proved […]

We got it published in JOSPT!!!

Saurab Sharma | September 5, 2015

Earthquake in Nepal this year was a Disaster in its true form. With many killed, plenty injured and disabled, houses collapsed, which followed by ongoing aftershocks and other disasters such as floods and landslides.We shared our experiences regarding the disaster management as physical therapists with Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT) on behalf […]

Q&A with NOI, Australia

Saurab Sharma | September 5, 2015

I was recently asked about my experiences in treating various painful conditions here in Nepal by NeuroOrthopedic Institute (NOI), Australia when I visited Australia earlier this year to attend Explain Pain – 3 Course and PainAdelaide Conference. NOI group published the question and answer session in NOIjam Website. To read the question and answer session, […]