Dr-Talha Zeb PT

23/06/2026

🧠 The Easiest Lower Limb Nerve Injury Chart! 🦵⚡
Master neurology without the headache! Understanding how specific peripheral nerves map out to muscle function, actions, and distinct clinical signs is essential for recognizing gait abnormalities and patterns of muscle weakness.
As displayed in the picture, you can easily remember the key lower limb nerves using the acronym SCIFTS:
Sciatic: Leading to radiating pain (Sciatica)
Common Peroneal: Impacting dorsiflexion and causing foot drop
Femoral: Resulting in weak quads and difficulty climbing stairs
Tibial: Affecting plantarflexion (unable to tiptoe)
Superior Gluteal: Causing hip drop during walking (Trendelenburg gait)
📌 Save this perfect reference cheat-sheet for your next clinical assessment or exam review!
💬 Which of these lower limb nerve injuries do you encounter most frequently in your practice? Let's discuss in the comments!

18/05/2026

𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒊𝒏
𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆’𝒔 𝒆𝒚𝒆𝒔, 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒃𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏
𝒐𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇. ↪･ﾟ • 🎀 •

07/04/2026

Piriformis syndrome is a neuromuscular disorder characterized by irritation of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle, resulting in buttock and referred pain.

07/03/2026

ایک خوبصورت افطاری اپنے ڈاکٹرز دوستوں کے ساتھ حیات آباد پشاور میں ۔

21/02/2026

Alhamdulillah Successfully Completed a one month supervised Clinical practice (SCP) V .

Shaping Future Therapists Through Clinical Excellence!

The RMI Physical Therapy Department successfully concluded a one-month Supervised Clinical Practice (SCP) program for DPT students from Sarhad University .

Under the mentorship of Dr. Muhammad Bin Afsar Jan, HOD Physical Therapy Department & Dean Allied Health Sciences, along with our experienced faculty, students gained valuable hands-on exposure in both IPD and OPD settings. The program emphasized evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, and practical clinical skills to strengthen their professional competence.

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Dr-Talha Zeb PT

16/02/2026

Bell’s palsy recovery exercises

26/12/2025

Most Important for Stroke Survivors

📌Positioning

👉Positioning helps in reducing/preventing:

Skin damage ( Bed sores)
Limb swelling ( DVT)
Blood Circulation
Shoulder pain
Subluxation
Discomfort
Respiratory complications ( chest congestion)
It also helps maximize function and maintain soft tissue length.

🔘Positioning recommendations

📌Chair

▪️sitting in an armchair (Arm Support devices such as a Lap Tray may be used to assist with arm positioning for those at risk of shoulder subluxation)
▪️Chair positioning with family addressing from hemiplegic side
▪️Trunk positioning with blanket roll to maintain upright
▪️Hemiplegic arm supported on bedside table
▪️Legs in neutral position can use blanket roll to assist
▪️Feet flat on floor

📌Bed

▪️Side lying on the unaffected side then side lying on the affected side. (2 hourly turning positions)
▪️Elevation of the limb when resting for individuals who are immobile to prevent swelling in the hand and foot (above the heart)
▪️Positioning for increased stimulation of the affected side for patients with hemi spatial neglect
▪️Head positioning with towel roll
▪️Hand with wash cloth roll.
▪️Foot positioning with Foothold boots or Skin Care heel float or pillow for positioning

Source :Stroke Foundation NZ

26/12/2025

✅ Types of Foot Deformities (Talipes)

✔️ Talipes cavus
→ High arch of the foot (exaggerated plantar flexion of forefoot).

✔️ Talipes equinus
→ Plantarflexed foot; patient walks on toes (cannot dorsiflex).

✔️ Talipes calcaneus
→ Dorsiflexed foot; patient walks on heel (cannot plantarflex).

✔️ Talipes valgus
→ Foot everted (turned outward at heel).

✔️ Talipes equinovalgus
→ Combination of plantarflexion + eversion.

✔️ Talipes calcaneovalgus
→ Combination of dorsiflexion + eversion.

✔️ Talipes varus
→ Foot inverted (turned inward at heel).

✔️ Talipes cavovarus
→ High arch + inversion of the foot.

✔️ Talipes equinovarus
→ Plantarflexion + inversion (classic clubfoot deformity).

✔️ Talipes calcaneocavus
→ Dorsiflexion + high arch.

26/12/2025

26/12/2025

🔹Physiotherapy exercises (Step by step)

🔻Neck exercises:
✔️Neurodynamic stretching
✔️Neck stretches
✔️ROM
✔️Isometric exercise
✔️Decompression
✔️Neck retraction

🔻Lumbar spine exercises:
》 Kneeling superman’s
》 Decompression
》 Pelvic Tilt Excercise
》 Prone position
》 Prone leg
》 Single knee to chest bending
》 Cobra gradually
》 Elbow extension
》 Lumber isometric
》 Swimming
》 Single Leg stretch
》 Hip abductor

🔲Avoid and precaution

👉Soft sofas and poor sitting posture

👉Lifting heavy objects improperly

👉Long bed rest

👉High heels or unsupportive shoes.

🔳Advice of Daily Living Activities (ADL)

》 Maintain good body alignment by keeping your head up, your ears over your shoulders, and your back straight
》 Avoid twisting, keep your back straight, and use your legs when lifting.
》 Use lumber corset when travelling and disk work
》 Positioning and postural correction ( Ergonomics)
》 Avoid prolong sitting & bending position
》 Position change after 30 min ( must)
》 Sunrise ☀ 45 min everyday if needed
》 Avoid weight bearing

》 Regular home exercises and swimming

》 Lifestyle Modifications

》 Don’t smoke or use other to***co products
》 Keep a healthy weight and reduce obesity

》 Hot and Cold Therapy

▪️Exercises should be done 3 times per day.

》 Holding 10 seconds ✖️ Repetitions 10 times

👉If you are unable to perform any of these exercises due to excessive pain or anything else, please inform a physicaltherapist.