Thoracic outlet syndrome
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Physiotherapy Management

Thoracic outlet syndrome is a disorder in which neurovascular structures (blood vessels or nerves ) are compressed at the exit of the thoracic outlet (cervicothoracobrachial region). Relevant Anatomy: Cause: Congenital Factors: Acquired Factors: Types of TOS: There are 3 Main types of thoracic outlet syndrome, as follows: Signs and Symptoms of TOS: Common Symptoms in…

TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT : Physiotherapy Management
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TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT : Physiotherapy Management

DESCRIPTION- Total knee joint replacement (TKR) or Total knee arthoplasty (TKA) is a orthopaedic surgical procedure where the articular surfaces of the knee joint (the femoral condyles and tibial plateau) are replaced. Knee joint replacement surgery can be performed as a partial or a total knee replacement. In general, the surgery consists of replacing the…

sinus tarsi syndrome
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Sinus tarsi syndrome : Physiotherapy Treatment

What is sinus tarsi syndrome? Sinus tarsi syndrome is a condition that affects the sinus tarsi, or the area on the inner side of the ankle joint. It is characterized by pain in this area. This pain can be exacerbated by weight bearing activities, such as walking or running. There are several possible causes for…

Hip and Back Pain
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GLUTEAL TENDINOPATHY: Physiotherapy Treatment

What is gluteal tendinopathy? The gluteal tendinopathy is characterized by a dull, aching, constant pain that is exacerbated by activity, especially when the hip is flexed. The pain is thought to be associated with the presence of a hematoma in the tendon. The pain may radiate proximally (into the thigh or lateral epicondyle) and distally…

Tarsal tunnel Syndrome
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Tarsal tunnel syndrome: Physiotherapy Management

Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a condition caused by repeated pressure that results in damage on the posterior tibial nerve. Posterior Tibial nerve is the branches off of the sciatic nerve and is found near your ankle. The tibial nerve Pas through the tarsal tunnel, which is a narrow passageway inside ankle that is bound by…

Olecranon Bursitis
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Olecranon Bursitis

What is an Olecranon Bursitis? Olecranon bursitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the olecranon bursa, a small fluid-filled sac located at the tip of the elbow. The olecranon bursa acts as a cushion between the skin and the bony prominence of the ulna, allowing smooth movement of the elbow joint. When this…

Cubital tunnel syndrome
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Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Definition/Description Cubital tunnel syndrome (CBTS) is a peripheral nerve compression syndrome. It is an irritation or injury of the ulnar nerve in the cubital tunnel at the elbow. This is also termed ulnar nerve entrapment and is the second most common compression neuropathy in the upper extremity after carpal tunnel syndrome. It represents a source…

Tendon Achilles Tendonitis
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Tendon Achilles Tendonitis

Introduction: Anatomy: Attachment: Function: Biomechanics: Clinical significance: Inflammation: Symptoms: Causes: Risk factor: Diagnosis: Treatment: Degeneration: Rupture: Symptoms: Diagnosis: Causes: Risk factors: Prevention: Stretching before activity. Treatment: Xanthomas: Causes: Symptoms: Peritendinitis and Paratendinitis: Paratenonitis: Peritendinitis: Diagnosis: Mid-substance Achilles tendon: Physical examination: MRI: Insertional Pathologies: Insertional Tendinopathy: causes : MRI: Haglund’s Deformity: Retrocalcaneal Bursitis: Causes: Symptoms: Other…

Hip-with-Osteoarthritis
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Osteoarthritis of the Hip

What Is Osteoarthritis? Arthritis means “joint inflammation.” It causes pain and swelling in the body’s joints, such as the knees or hips. There are many types of arthritis, but osteoarthritis is the most common. Also known as degenerative joint disease or age-related arthritis, osteoarthritis is more likely to develop as people get older. Osteoarthritis occurs…