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Opisthotonus Posture

ByNitesh Patel - Physiotherapist December 10, 2019December 13, 2023

What is an Opisthotonus Posture? Opisthotonus Posture is an abnormal posture in which spastic muscle contraction of the back of muscles of the neck, trunk, and lower extremities that leads to severe abnormal backward arching from neck to heel. Spasms of the muscles cause backward arching of the head, neck, and spine, as in severe…

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Tetralogy of Fallot

ByNitesh Patel - Physiotherapist November 22, 2018November 27, 2023

INTRODUCTION Tetralogy of Fallot (teh-TRAL-uh-jee of fuh-LOW) is a rare condition caused by a combination of four heart defects that are present at birth (congenital). These defects, which affect the structure of the heart, cause oxygen-poor blood to flow out of the heart and to the rest of the body. Infants and children with tetralogy…

Disease | Anatomy | Chest Physiotherapy | Congenital Deformity | Physiotherapy Technique

Coarctaction of Aorta

ByNitesh Patel - Physiotherapist November 15, 2018July 26, 2023

Coarctation (ko-ahrk-TAY-shun) of the aorta — or aortic coarctation — is a narrowing of the aorta, the large blood vessel that branches off your heart and delivers oxygen-rich blood to your body. When this occurs, your heart must pump harder to force blood through the narrowed part of your aorta. Coarctation of the aorta is…

Anatomy | Chest Physiotherapy | Congenital Deformity | Pulmonary Disease

PATENT DUCTUS ARTERIOSUS

ByNitesh Patel - Physiotherapist October 25, 2018July 26, 2023

PATENT DUCTUS ARTERIOSUS PDA is a heart problem that is frequently noted in the first few weeks or months after birth. It is characterized by the persistence of a normal fetal connection between the aorta and the pulmonary artery which allows oxygen-rich (red) blood that should go to the body to recirculate through the lungs….

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ATRIOVENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECT

ByNitesh Patel - Physiotherapist October 19, 2018October 11, 2023

INTRODUCTION Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD) is a congenital heart condition characterized by abnormal openings in the septum between the heart’s atria and ventricles. This defect can lead to the mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood, potentially causing various health issues and requiring surgical intervention. Understanding AVSD is crucial for both medical professionals and patients dealing…

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ATRIAL SEPTAL DEFECT

ByNitesh Patel - Physiotherapist October 12, 2018September 11, 2020

OVERVIEW An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole in the wall between the two upper chambers of your heart (atria). The condition is present at birth (congenital). Small defects may never cause a problem and may be found incidentally. It’s also possible that small atrial septal defects may close on their own during infancy…

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ACYANOTIC CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE

ByNitesh Patel - Physiotherapist October 2, 2018September 3, 2024

Acyanotic heart defects are congenital cardiac malformations that affect the atrial or ventricular walls, heart valves, or large blood vessels. Common causes include genetic defects (e.g., trisomies), maternal infections (e.g., rubella), or maternal consumption of drugs or alcohol during pregnancy. Acyanotic heart defects are characterized pathophysiologically by a left-to-right shunt, which causes pulmonary hypertension and…

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Congenital Heart Disease

ByNitesh Patel - Physiotherapist September 20, 2018August 20, 2023

DEFINATION Congenital heart disease, or a congenital heart defect, is a heart abnormality present at birth. The problem can affect: The heart walls The heart valves The blood vessels There are numerous types of congenital heart defects. They can range from simple conditions that don’t cause symptoms to complex problems that cause severe, life-threatening symptoms….

Coxa Vara: Deformity in Hip Joint

ByNitesh Patel - Physiotherapist February 21, 2018December 13, 2023

What is a Coxa Vara? Coxa vara is a deformity of the hip, whereby the angle between the head and the shaft of the femur is reduced to less than 120 degrees. This results in the leg being shortened, and the development of a limp. It is commonly caused by injury, such as a fracture….

Flat Foot: Cause, Symptoms, Treatment, Physiotherapy Exercise

ByNitesh Patel - Physiotherapist February 20, 2018May 29, 2023

What is Flatfoot? Flatfoot (pes planus) is a condition in which the longitudinal arch in the foot, which runs lengthwise along the sole of the foot, has not developed normally and is lowered or flattened out. One foot or both feet may be affected. When the arches on the inside of your feet are flattened,…