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Explore ADPORC's articles on physiotherapy, rehabilitation, pain, movement and recovery. These guides can help you understand common conditions and prepare questions for your physiotherapist.

How to Regain Knee Extension After ACL Reconstruction

After ACL reconstruction, many patients pay close attention to how much they can bend the knee. However, being able to fully straighten the knee is equally important during rehabilitation. In the early postoperative period, swelling, pain, quadriceps inhibition, muscle guarding, and stiffness can make the operated knee remain slightly bent.

MCL Injury: Causes, Symptoms & Physiotherapy Treatment

A medial collateral ligament or MCL injury is a common knee ligament injury, particularly among people involved in football, basketball, rugby, skiing and other activities where the knee may be exposed to sudden twisting, side-to-side forces or direct contact.

PCL injury (Posterior Cruciate Ligament): Causes, Symptoms & Physiotherapy Treatment

A posterior cruciate ligament or PCL injury is an important knee ligament injury that may occur after a sports collision, fall, road traffic accident or another force that pushes the shin bone backward relative to the thigh bone.

ACL injury (Anterior Cruciate Ligament): Causes, Symptoms & Physiotherapy Treatment

An ACL injury can limit your movement and confidence, making daily tasks and sports feel out of reach. At ADPORC, we provide expert, evidence‑based physiotherapy to restore knee stability, improve strength, and help you get back to an active life safely.

Knee Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Physiotherapy Treatment

Knee pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems and can affect people of different ages and activity levels. It may interfere with walking, standing, climbing stairs, squatting, getting up from a chair, exercising or participating in sports.

Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & How It Differs from PLID

Low-back pain, leg pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness are commonly associated with conditions such as lumbar disc herniation or PLID. In many patients, these symptoms are indeed related to a disc problem. However, not every neurological symptom involving the lower back and legs originates from an intervertebral disc.

L4-L5 vs L5-S1 Disc Herniation: Symptoms, Nerve Involvement & Physiotherapy

Lower back pain that travels into the buttock, leg, or foot is often associated with a lumbar disc problem. When an MRI report shows L4-L5 disc herniation or L5-S1 disc herniation, many patients wonder what these terms mean and whether one condition is more serious than the other.

Disc Bulge vs Herniated Disc: What Does PLID Actually Mean?

An MRI report of the spine may contain terms such as disc bulge, disc protrusion, disc extrusion, herniated disc, prolapsed disc or PIVD. Because several of these terms sound similar, patients often assume they all describe the same condition or represent different stages of one disease.

PLID (Prolapsed Lumbar Intervertebral Disc): Causes, Symptoms & Physiotherapy Treatment

Prolapsed Lumbar Intervertebral Disc (PLID) occurs when one of the soft discs between the vertebrae in your lower back bulges out or ruptures, pressing on nearby spinal nerves. This leads to lower back pain, sciatica (leg pain), numbness, or weakness.

Sciatica Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Physiotherapy Treatment

Sciatica pain causes sharp discomfort that travels from the lower back through the hip and down the leg, often accompanied by tingling or numbness. The pain may worsen after sitting for a long time, sudden twisting, or standing for extended periods. Many patients feel increased pain while walking, bending forward, or trying to stand up from a seated position.

Piriformis Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Physiotherapy Treatment

Piriformis Syndrome is a condition where the piriformis muscle in the buttock compresses the sciatic nerve, causing buttock pain, hip pain, and radiating leg pain similar to sciatica. This condition is increasingly common among people who sit for long hours, ride motorcycles, or perform repetitive hip movements.

Ankylosing Spondylitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Physiotherapy Treatment

Persistent lower back stiffness and spinal pain are often misunderstood as simple muscle strain or age-related discomfort. However, in some individuals these symptoms may gradually progress into a chronic inflammatory spinal condition known as Ankylosing Spondylitis.

Low Back Pain (LBP) Physiotherapy Treatment

Back pain affects millions, and for many in Dhaka, it's one of the top reasons to seek physiotherapy. Whether it's due to poor posture, long office hours, injury, or spine conditions like PLID or arthritis, ADPORC provides expert care to bring lasting relief.

Metatarsalgia (Ball of Foot Pain): Causes, Symptoms & Physiotherapy Treatment

Pain or burning beneath the ball of the foot can make ordinary activities such as walking, standing, running or even wearing regular shoes uncomfortable. Some people describe the sensation as pressure beneath the toes, while others feel as though they are stepping on a small stone. Because the discomfort occurs in the foot, it is sometimes assumed to be plantar fasciitis or simply described as general foot pain, even though the painful area and underlying mechanism may be quite different.

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Physiotherapy Treatment

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the foot. It occurs when the tibial nerve is compressed as it travels through the tarsal tunnel.

Haglund’s Deformity (Heel Pain): Causes, Symptoms & Physiotherapy Treatment

Haglund’s deformity is a common but often misunderstood heel condition where a bony enlargement develops at the back of the calcaneus. This bump leads to friction, swelling, and pain, especially when wearing closed shoes. The condition is prevalent in young adults, office workers, athletes, and anyone who frequently walks or uses tight shoes.

Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain): Causes, Symptoms & Physiotherapy Treatment

Plantar fasciitis, commonly known as heel pain, is one of the most frequent causes of foot discomfort in adults. It becomes worse in the morning, during the first steps after waking up, or after long periods of standing.

Foot Pain: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Physiotherapy Management

Foot pain is a common but often neglected problem that can significantly affect daily activities such as standing, walking, climbing stairs, or wearing regular footwear. When foot pain is left untreated, altered walking patterns can gradually place abnormal stress on the knees, hips, and lower back, leading to secondary musculoskeletal pain and long-term mobility issues.

Guyon's Canal Syndrome (Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome): Causes, Symptoms & Physiotherapy Treatment

Tingling or numbness in the little finger and the ulnar side of the ring finger may suggest involvement of the ulnar nerve. Many people assume that these symptoms always come from the elbow, but the ulnar nerve can also become compressed farther down the upper limb at the wrist.

Trigger Finger (Stenosing Tenosynovitis): Causes, Symptoms & Physiotherapy Treatment

Trigger Finger, medically known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a painful hand condition where a finger gets stuck in a bent position and suddenly straightens with a snap.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS): Causes, Symptoms & Physiotherapy Treatment

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common nerve compression disorders affecting office workers, homemakers, mobile users, and people who frequently use their hands for repetitive tasks. At ADPORC, Jatrabari, Dhaka, we offer scientific, non-surgical physiotherapy to relieve numbness, pain, and tingling caused by CTS.

De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis: Causes, Symptoms & Physiotherapy Treatment

Pain on the thumb side of the wrist is often ignored at first. Many people assume it is just a minor strain from lifting, typing, or using a smartphone. However, when that pain becomes sharper during gripping, twisting, or lifting objects, it may indicate a specific tendon condition known as “De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis.”

Wrist Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Physiotherapy Treatment

Wrist pain is a common upper-limb problem that can interfere with gripping, typing, writing, lifting objects, using a smartphone, opening containers, exercising or performing repetitive hand activities.

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Physiotherapy Treatment

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome is one of the most common nerve compression disorders affecting office workers, homemakers, mobile users, and people who frequently use their hands for repetitive tasks. At ADPORC, Jatrabari, Dhaka, we offer scientific, non-surgical physiotherapy to relieve numbness, pain, and tingling caused by CTS.

Golfer Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis): Causes, Symptoms & Physiotherapy Treatment

Golfer elbow, medically known as medial epicondylitis, is a painful condition where the tendons on the inner side of the elbow become inflamed due to repetitive wrist and forearm movements.

Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis): Causes, Symptoms & Physiotherapy Treatment

Tennis elbow, medically known as lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition where the tendons on the outer side of the elbow become inflamed due to repetitive wrist and forearm movements.

Elbow Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Physiotherapy Treatment

Elbow pain is a common upper-limb problem that can interfere with everyday activities such as lifting, gripping, typing, carrying bags, opening containers or performing repetitive work. Some people develop pain gradually after repeated hand and wrist activities, while others experience symptoms after sports, heavy lifting, a fall or another injury.

Bicipital Tendinitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Physiotherapy Treatment

Bicipital Tendinitis is a common cause of anterior shoulder pain that often affects people who use their arms frequently for lifting, reaching, or repetitive overhead activities. It is frequently mistaken for general shoulder stiffness or muscle strain, which delays the correct treatment.

Rotator Cuff Tear: Symptoms, Causes, and Physiotherapy Treatment

Shoulder pain that makes it difficult to lift your arm, reach overhead, or sleep comfortably could be more than a simple muscle strain. One common cause of persistent shoulder pain is a rotator cuff tear is a condition that affects the tendons responsible for stabilizing and moving the shoulder joint.

Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Physiotherapy Treatment

Shoulder pain while lifting the arm overhead is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints among adults. Many people initially ignore the pain thinking it is only temporary muscle strain, but untreated shoulder impingement syndrome can gradually affect daily activities, sleep, work performance, and shoulder mobility.

Frozen Shoulder: Causes, Symptoms & Physiotherapy Treatment

Frozen shoulder can rob you of lifting your arm overhead, reaching behind your back, or sleeping pain-free. At ADPORC, Dr. Saddam Hossain’s expert physiotherapy eases stiffness, restores shoulder mobility, and helps you move freely again.

Shoulder Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Physiotherapy Treatment

Shoulder pain can be debilitating and affect your ability to perform daily tasks. Whether caused by injury, overuse, or underlying conditions, shoulder pain requires proper diagnosis and treatment. Our physiotherapy approach focuses on restoring mobility, reducing pain, and improving overall function.

Text Neck Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Physiotherapy Treatment

Text Neck Syndrome can disrupt your daily life by causing persistent neck pain, stiffness, headaches, and reduced neck mobility due to prolonged screen use. At ADPORC, we provide specialized physiotherapy care to correct posture, reduce pain, and restore normal neck movement through safe and effective treatment.

Cervicogenic Headache: Causes, Symptoms & Physiotherapy Treatment

Headache is often blamed on stress, migraine, sinus problems, or poor sleep. But in some people, the real source of the pain is the neck. This type of headache is called cervicogenic headache. It happens when joints, muscles, discs, or nerves in the cervical spine refer pain upward into the head.

Cervical Myelopathy: Symptoms, Causes, and Physiotherapy Treatment

Cervical Myelopathy is one of the most serious conditions affecting the neck and spinal cord. Unlike common neck pain, this condition involves compression of the spinal cord, which can lead to progressive neurological deficits and even permanent disability if not managed properly.

Cervical Radiculopathy: Symptoms, Causes, and Physiotherapy Treatment

Cervical radiculopathy is a common yet often misunderstood cause of neck pain that radiates into the shoulder, arm, or hand due to nerve root compression in the cervical spine. Many patients assume it is just muscle pain or general spondylosis, which delays proper treatment and allows the condition to worsen.

Neck Pain Physiotherapy Treatment

Neck pain can interrupt your daily life causing stiffness, headaches, and even dizziness. At ADPORC, we offer specialized care to reduce pain and improve movement through gentle, effective neck pain physiotherapy.

Groin Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Best Physiotherapy Treatment

Groin pain is one of the most confusing pain areas because the groin sits at the junction of the hip joint, pelvis, spine, and multiple muscles and tendons. A small problem in one structure can feel like pain “inside the groin,” even when the real source is the hip joint or lower back.

Hip Pain: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Physiotherapy Management

Hip pain is a common musculoskeletal problem that can interfere with walking, standing, climbing stairs, getting up from a chair, sitting for long periods, sleeping on one side, exercising or participating in sports.

Aging and Bone Health Physiotherapy

Aging changes the way bones behave, but weak bones are not an unavoidable part of getting older. At ADPORC in Jatrabari, Dhaka, we help aging adults protect bone health with physiotherapy, nutrition guidance, balance training, and strength-building habits that support everyday independence.

Osteoarthritis: Symptoms, Causes, and Physiotherapy Treatment

Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common joint disorders worldwide, affecting millions of people, particularly middle-aged and older adults. While it is often associated with aging, osteoarthritis is not simply an inevitable part of growing older. Factors such as previous joint injuries, excess body weight, repetitive stress on joints, and genetics can all contribute to its development.

Winter Joint Stiffness After Surgery & Physiotherapy Management

Winter joint stiffness after surgery is a common complaint among patients in Bangladesh. Many people notice that their operated joint becomes more painful, tight, and difficult to move during cold weather. This is not just discomfort. If ignored, winter-related stiffness can slow recovery and lead to long-term movement restriction.

Post-Operative Joint Stiffness: Causes, Complications & Complete Physiotherapy Management

Post-operative joint stiffness is one of the most common yet neglected problems after surgery. Many patients believe stiffness is a normal part of recovery and will resolve on its own. In reality, untreated stiffness can lead to long-term disability, chronic pain, and even permanent loss of joint movement.

Foot Drop: Causes, Symptoms & Physiotherapy Treatment

Foot Drop is a condition in which a person has difficulty lifting or extending the wrist and fingers. Because of this weakness, the hand may hang downward when the arm is held out, making everyday activities such as gripping, lifting, writing, or using objects more difficult.

Wrist Drop: Causes, Symptoms & Physiotherapy Treatment

Wrist and hand weakness can be one of the most noticeable upper-limb problems after a stroke. Some patients find that they cannot actively lift the wrist, straighten the fingers, open the hand properly, or hold and release everyday objects. The wrist may remain in a flexed position, creating an appearance similar to what is commonly described as Wrist Drop.

Shoulder Hand Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Physiotherapy Treatment

Shoulder-Hand Syndrome (SHS) is a painful and disabling condition affecting the shoulder and hand, commonly seen after injury, stroke, or prolonged immobilization. It often starts subtly but can progressively limit movement and daily function if not managed early.

Bell’s Palsy: Causes, Symptoms & Best Physiotherapy Treatment

Bell’s Palsy is a sudden condition that causes weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face. Patients often wake up noticing facial drooping, difficulty closing one eye, or an inability to smile properly. This sudden change creates fear and confusion, and many people mistakenly think it is a stroke.

Stroke: Causes, Symptoms & Physiotherapy Management, Stroke Rehabilitation

Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide, and its impact on a patient’s life can be profound. Many survivors experience difficulty walking, talking, using their hands, or performing daily activities. The good news is: modern physiotherapy can significantly improve recovery, especially when treatment begins early and follows a structured plan.

Empowering Recovery: Recovery Through Precision Care

Discover how ADPORC's certified physiotherapists help restore mobility, reduce pain, and speed up recovery using assisted therapy, electrotherapy, and personalized care in Dhaka.

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ADPORC | Main Branch

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ADPORC | Jatrabari Branch

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ADPORC | Shonir Akhra Branch

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FAQ

Q1: Do I need a doctor’s referral to book an appointment?

No referral needed. ADPORC is a first-contact physiotherapy center, patients can consult us directly without prior prescriptions.

Q2: Do you treat PLID and arthritis-related back pain?

Yes. Our clinic specializes in managing PLID, cervical and lumbar spondylosis, and arthritis-related pain with targeted, evidence-based physiotherapy.

Q3: Do you provide home-based physiotherapy services?

Yes. ADPORC offers professional home physiotherapy for patients with limited mobility, post-surgical needs, or neurological conditions. Home sessions are conducted by licensed physiotherapists, ensuring full clinical standards, subject to availability and medical eligibility.

Q4: Are sessions one-on-one?

Absolutely. You’ll always receive private care under a licensed physiotherapist

Q5: What types of physiotherapy do you offer?

At ADPORC, we provide personalized treatments in: Musculoskeletal care (e.g. neck, back, joint pain); Neurological rehabilitation (e.g. stroke, facial palsy); Orthopedic conditions (e.g. post-surgery, joint stabilization). We also offer advanced electrotherapy and manual therapy techniques.

Q6: How long is each physiotherapy session?

Typically sessions range from 30 to 45 minutes. Duration may vary based on your condition and recovery stage.

Q7: Do you treat sports injuries like ACL tears or muscle strains?

Yes. ADPORC offers specialized sports rehabilitation for ACL injuries, muscle tears, sprains, and joint pain. Our physiotherapists design treatment plans tailored to your recovery goals whether you're a weekend athlete or a professional in training.

Q8: Can I get physiotherapy after surgery?

Definitely. Our post-operative rehab programs help patients regain mobility, strength, and confidence after orthopedic or neurological surgeries.

Q9: Is ADPORC suitable for elderly patients?

Yes. We provide safe, gentle, and age-appropriate therapy for seniors dealing with arthritis, balance disorders, and mobility limitations.

Q10: How do I book an appointment?

Booking is simple! You can- just call or WhatsApp us at 01950-935236, or fill out the online form at our website.

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