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Physiotherapist - Answered on Apr 28, 2024

Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan is a senior consultant physiotherapist with over 12 years of experience specialising in orthopaedic and paediatric physiotherapy.
He has served as a technical consultant for the World Health Organisation, the United Nations, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences and several national and international NGOs.
Besides physiotherapy, he is keenly interested in disability management, early intervention, geriatric care and assisting children with disabilities.
Dr Khan has a bachelor's degree in physiotherapy from the Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College in Wardha, Maharashtra, a master's degree in disability rehabilitation administration from the National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped, Secunderabad, and a PhD in disability management from Bangalore University.... more
kanchan Question by kanchan on Apr 28, 2024Hindi
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I am having hunch back (forward shoulder) from last 5-6 years and my poster is very bad. I am not having any pain or something but i am worried about my posture and also this is impacting my confidence. Can you help

Ans: Thank you for your questions. I agree with your concerns about posture and its impact on confidence. I recommend consulting a physiotherapist to assess your condition and determine the underlying reasons for forward shoulder posture. Activities that involve prolonged periods of looking down, such as using smartphones or laptops and sitting for extended periods, can contribute to this issue. Stretching and strengthening exercises like Scapular Squeezes, T stretches, shoulder bracing, and shoulder retractions are generally beneficial. Improving ergonomics can also help prevent further deterioration. I wish you a speedy recovery.
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