RADIAL NERVE INJURY(PARALYSIS) Introduction of Radial Nerve Injury Anatomy Radial Nerve MOTOR BRANCHES OF THE RADIAL NERVE: Pathogenesis Causes Classification of Radial Nerve Palsy Symptoms of Radial Nerve Injury Treatment of Radial Nerve Injury Physiotherapy Treatment of Radial Nerve Injury POSTOPERATIVE REHABILITATION: Prevention FAQs
Slipped Disc: PROLAPSED INTERVERTEBRAL DISC (PIVD) Definition of Slipped Disc: Stages of PIVD: Lower Back Anatomy: Anatomy of Intervertebral Discs Types of Disc Herniation Causes of PIVD: Symptoms of PIVD: Cauda equina syndrome: Bulging Discs vs. Herniated Discs: Diagnosis SPECIAL TESTS FOR PIVD: IMAGINARY DIAGNOSIS: Gait Pattern in PIVD: Treatment of PIVD: 1. Conservative Management:…
Definition: Cerebellum: Causes of Ataxia: Signs and Symptoms of Ataxia: Types of Ataxia: (1) Cerebellar ataxia:(2) Sensory ataxia:(3) Vestibular ataxia:(4) Frontal ataxia:(5) Mixed ataxia: (1) Cerebellar ataxia: (2) Sensory ataxia: (3)Vestibular ataxia: (4)Frontal ataxia: (5)Mixed ataxia: Diagnosis of Ataxia: Physiotherapy Treatment and Rehabilitation of Ataxia:
What is an Upper Motor Neurone Lesion? An upper motor neuron lesion is an injury or disease that occurs in the Brain to the neural pathway above the anterior horn cell of the spinal cord or motor nuclei of the cranial nerves, sign is an increase in muscle tone (spasticity), hyperreflexia, and the persistence or…
What is a Paraplegia? Definition of Paraplegia: Spinal paraplegia may be: Causes of Spinal Paraplegia: I- Focal causes: II. Systemic causes: III. Disseminated cause: Disseminated Sclerosis (D.S.) Signs & Symptoms of Paraplegia: Emergency signs and symptoms: Clinical Picture of Focal Paraplegia: A. At the level of the lesion: B. Below the level of the lesion:…
What is a Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder that affects movement, muscle tone, and motor skills. It is caused by damage or abnormalities in the developing brain, usually before or during birth, but sometimes it can occur in early childhood. The specific cause of CP is often unknown, but it can…
SPASTICITY OF Muscles : DEFINITION: Spasticity of Muscles is a feature of altered skeletal muscle performance with a combination of paralysis, increased tendon reflex activity and hypertonia. It is also colloquially referred to as an unusual “tightness”, stiffness, or “pull” of muscles. Functional definition: The abnormal motor control caused by an UMN lesion (as in…
What is a Hemiplegia? Hemiplegia is a neurological condition in which paralysis or weakness on one side of the body. The term “hemiplegia” is derived from the Greek words “hemi” (meaning half) and “plegia” (meaning paralysis). It can affect either the right or left side of the body, and the paralysis or weakness typically extends…
What is a Bell’s Palsy? Bell’s palsy is a medical condition characterized by an inflammation of the facial nerve, causing paralysis on one side of the face. The facial nerve, also known as cranial nerve VII, controls the muscles of facial expression and helps with taste and tear production. Bell’s Palsy is a relatively common…
