Specialities
Ayurveda
This ancient science originated almost 5000 years ago in India. Ayurveda is literally defined as the knowledge of life.
Why is it Important?
At Trimed, the various Ayurvedic interventions- pizhichil, kizhi, abhyangam, shirodhara are used to treat conditions like arthritis, spondylosis, weight disorders, insomnia, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, dementia and a host of other conditions. These modalities in conjunction with other appropriate therapy methods help restore optimum quality of life to people.
How does it work?
The therapies have calming effects, improve the blood circulation, strengthen and relax the muscles, and improve sleep. Ayurveda therapies are external treatments which are delivered by trained therapists under expert physician supervision.
Naturopathy
Naturopathy is a holistic approach to medical intervention. It not only deals with the symptoms or conditions, but also treats the causative factors.
Why is it important?
Naturopathy is a holistic approach to medical intervention. It not only deals with the symptoms or conditions, but also treats the causative factors.
How does it work?
This science holds that human beings’ existence is dictated by Nature’s five elements –
- Earth (Representing the solid structure in the body like the bones..etc),
- Water (Representing the fluids such as blood, lymph..etc),
- Air (Representing the breath of life),
- Fire (Symbolising digestive organs and vitality) and
- Space (The reflection of human spirit, soul..etc).
- This way Naturopathy uses the natural elements to bring about healing.
What is Yoga?
In Vedic Sanskrit, yoga literally meant, ” to join” or “to unite”. Originally practiced as a way of uniting with the soul, yoga also provided for the unification of the body, mind and spirit. It is a combination of a series of postures and controlled breathing exercises.
Why is it important?
It helps you draw your focus away from the stresses of life and makes you focus on your movements and your breathing. Hence most conditions that are a manifestation of stress can be remedied through yoga.
How does it work?
Yoga has preventive, restorative and remedial qualities. Yoga therapy offers a tremendous potential for healing and transformation. As it takes a holistic approach to well being, these exercises improve circulation, muscle tone and flexibility. The controlled breathing and meditation, relieves stress and helps to calm the mind.
Who is it Useful for?
The multifaceted quality of yoga makes it a versatile method of therapy. From behavioural and attitudinal issues to pain, disability and lifestyle management, it is an effective tool that can be applied across age groups.
A little detail of the yoga breathing patterns and exercises that benefited Devi and its rationale in yogic terms, will not be out of place in its elaboration here. Our body that have been injured or neglected.
Yoga asana-s involve movements, (bending, stretching, rotating), that stimulate ‘injured’ parts of the body by increasing the blood supply, followed by phases of total relaxation, savasana, between movement phases.
Padahasthasana involves a set of asana-s with stretching and touching toes standing and in a seated position, with outstretched lower limbs. Thadasana, is standing upright ‘like a mountain’, stretching backward and bending forward to touch toes on the same side; Trikonasana: standing and bending diagonally to touch toes on the opposite side; repeating stretches in the seated position-paschimottanasanas –seated and bending forward to touch toes; also bending diagonally to touch toes on opposite feet, alternately.
Breath is the essence of prana –the ‘life force’. Pranayama, alternative nostril breathing in padmasana meditative seated posture, seeks to harness this prana. By focusing the mind totally on the rhythmic breathing, the body channels are opened, allowing energy to flow freely and connect with the life force. ( In modern scientific terms, the role of the autonomic nervous system in this breathing pattern has been recognized, with increase in sympathetic inputs).
As a result, concentration and clarity of thought develops. Prana provides the strength, power and vitality required to carry out higher level activity. Attentive awareness of the breath can gently lead the aspirant to the art of meditation.
Chinmudra– is hand gesture with opposition of the thumb and index finger bilaterally and the other fingers are outstretched and facing upwards. Chinmudra in yogic meditative posture enhances ekagrhachittam – one-pointed concentration of the mind during meditation. When the finger touches the thumb a circuit is established, which allows the energy that would normally dissipate into the environment, to travel back into the body. When the fingers and hands are placed on the knees , in the meditative seated posture, the knees are sensitized, creating another pranic circuit that maintains and redirects prana within the body. As the palms face upwards in chinmudra, the chest and heart area are opened up as well.
What is Physiotherapy?
Physical therapy refers to the use of physical agents such as exercise, manual and other modalities in treating various conditions and symptoms.
Why is it important?
Physiotherapy helps in remedying impairments and disabilities and in the promotion of mobility, functional ability, quality of life and movement.
How does it work?
At Trimed, our physiotherapists apply various healing methods like trigger point release, therapeutic massage. etc in addition to electrotherapy techniques like TENS and IFT . Gait training, exercise therapy and ergonomics are given great importance at Trimed, as it prevents recurrence of a symptom.
Who is it Useful for?
People of any age group suffering from pain and disability, caused either by a condition( arthritis, spondylosis, musculoskeletal issues) , autonomic dysfunction or caused by diseases like stroke, Parkinson’s.
