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Taikhum Sadiq

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Taikhum Sadiq has been a Health Products For You contributor since 2016.

He is an archaeology student and is passionate about learning about the past and how it impacts our future. He believes that enjoying all life has to offer benefits mind and body health and wellness.

An avid traveler, he enjoys sampling different Indian cuisines. He enjoys music, especially the band Queen, calligraphy and reading.

 

Pain Relief

All About Topical Analgesics

Taikhum Sadiq May 23, 2016

Topical analgesics are generally recommended to avoid systemic side-effects. They are gels that are applied to painful joints, sprains, and muscle aches. They chemicals in these gels are either heat inducing or cold inducing chemicals that react with the skin to produce a heated or a cold effect. This in turn acts against the pain in the body.

Ankle Support

Achilles Tendinitis and Rehab

Taikhum Sadiq Jun 02, 2016

The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the human body. It is the tendon that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone is the backbone of all your walking, running, and jumping. Naturally, it is built to withstand the stress of jumping and running but sometimes due to some reasons the tendon gets ruptured or damaged.

CPM

All about CPM

Taikhum Sadiq Jun 02, 2016

Continuous passive motion (CPM) is a method usually carried out with patients who have been through limb or joint surgery or are in the treatment process. This therapy involves the continuous movement of the joints to ensure the effective healing process.

Heel and Foot Care

All about Heel Pain

Taikhum Sadiq Jun 02, 2016

The legs are one of the most important and indispensable part of movement for a person. The legs are built in such a way that they can endure more than 50 tonnes of stress within a very short period of time. The heels are the foundation structures of the legs and activities like running, walking, and jumping rely on the heels. The heels bones and the muscles together form a very strong unit.

Electrodes

Iontophoresis

Taikhum Sadiq Jun 02, 2016

Iontophoresis is a process in which ions diffuse in a medium driven by an applied electric field. These phenomena, directly and indirectly, constitute active transport of matter due to an applied electric field.

Hip Supports

Supporting the Hip

Taikhum Sadiq Jun 02, 2016

The hip is the second in command when it comes to perfect mobility. Without the perfect functioning of the hip, no one can function properly. Whether it’s animals or humans, the hip is an indispensable part of the body. The hip is important in maintaining the balance of the body.

Knee Supports

Supporting the Knee

Taikhum Sadiq Jun 02, 2016

The knee is made of three bones, the lower femur, the shinbone, and the knee cap. It is the largest joint in the body and is a vital part of mobility. The three bones are connected to each other by ligaments that are again divided into different types. These ligaments support the movement of the knee and give flexibility to the joint.

Thigh Supports

Thigh Injuries - Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Methods

Taikhum Sadiq Jun 02, 2016

The femur or the thigh bone is the longest and strongest bone in the body. It is so strong that archaeologists have found femur bones dating to 10000 years ago. They support the weight of the body and prevent all the stress from falling on the legs and the feet. They are made in such a way that they can withstand a huge amount of stress.

Elbow Supports

Supporting the Elbow

Taikhum Sadiq Jun 03, 2016

The elbow is the joint that connects the forearm to the upper arm. It provides the basic movements of the arm and is a flexible joint. It is not weak but is not too strong. There are tow joints in the elbow; one is responsible for the up and down movement whereas the other is responsible for the rotation of the arm and the hand.

Arm and Shoulder

Supporting the Shoulder

Taikhum Sadiq Jun 03, 2016

The shoulder is one of the most flexible joints in the body. It is made up of three bones, the upper arm, the shoulder blade, and the collar bone. It helps in lifting the arm, rotating it, and providing force. It can be rotated in a 360 degree radius vertically as well as horizontally. It is strong as well as flexible and can withstand a good amount of force and strain.

Wrist Supports

All You Need To Know About Wrist Problems

Taikhum Sadiq Jun 03, 2016

The wrist is the joint that connects the forearm to the hand. It is the one responsible for the movement of the hand. All the muscles and nerves pass through the wrist and then connect to the hand. The wrist moves in various directions and in some animals it moves a complete 360 degrees. The wrist is made up of a set of bones that are connected to each other by muscles and ligaments.

Thumb and Finger Supports

Bracing the Fingers

Taikhum Sadiq Jun 03, 2016

Fingers are one of the smallest limbs of the body and are situated on the end of our hands. They are important for holding, sensing, and feeling something. There are five on each hand. Some do and some don’t consider the thumb as a finger. Opposable thumbs are something that evolution has gifted us. It helps us do things that most animals are not capable of doing.