Spondylolisthesis And Physiotherapy Management : Spondylolisthesis is a spine condition in which one of the bones of the spinal-vertebrae slips out of place onto the vertebra below it. If it slips too much, the bone might press on a nerve, causing pain. Usually, the bones of the lower back are affected. This word arise from…
What is a Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. It is an inflammation in the plantar fascia, a thick band of connective tissue that runs along the sole of the foot. It often follows an injury, but in some cases, no cause can be found. Although it is not…
What is a Subacromial bursitis? Subacromial bursitis is a condition caused by inflammation of the bursa that separates the superior surface of the supraspinatus tendon (one of the four tendons of the rotator cuff muscle) from the overlying coracoacromial ligament, acromion, and coracoid (the acromial arch) and from the deep surface of the deltoid muscle….
A Rotator cuff injuries is a tear of one or more of the tendons of the four rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder. A rotator cuff ‘injury’ can include any type of irritation or overuse of those muscles or tendons and is among the most common conditions affecting the shoulder. Anatomy of Rotator cuff lesion…
Recurrent shoulder dislocation definition Recurrent shoulder dislocation is a disorder that occurs when the glenohumeral joint, or shoulder joint, is repeatedly dislocating. The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the human body, and as such is the most likely to dislocate. Shoulder dislocation can be either anterior or posterior, with the anterior…
Definition of Supraspinatus Tendinitis: Supraspinatus tendinopathy is a common and disabling condition that becomes more prevalent after middle age and is a common cause of pain in the shoulder. A predisposing factor is a resistive overuse. The supraspinatus tendon of the rotator cuff is involved and affected tendons of the musculoskeletal system and becomes degenerated,…
What is a De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis? De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is also known as BlackBerry thumb, texting thumb, gamer’s thumb, washerwoman’s sprain, radial styloid tenosynovitis, de Quervain syndrome, de Quervain’s tenosynovitis, de Quervain’s stenosing tenosynovitis, mother’s wrist, or mommy thumb. The DQ is a tenosynovitis of the sheath or tunnel that surrounds two tendons that control…
What is the Hallux Valgus Deformity? Hallux valgus is a progressive foot deformity in which the great toe deviated towards the 2nd finger (first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint) is affected and is often accompanied by significant functional disability and foot pain, tenderness, and swelling around the joint. There is a lateral deviation of the great toe…
What is a Dinner Fork Deformity? ⇒ Dinner fork deformity is due to colle’s fracture in which the fracture of the distal radius in forearm with dorsal(posterior) and radial displacmentof the wristand hand.⇒ Dinner fork also called “bayonet” deformity due to the shape of the forearm. Causes of Dinner Fork Deformity ⇒ Wrist fracture Mainly…
What is a Lordosis? Lordosis is a condition where there is an increased inner curvature of the spine in the lumbar region and cervical region of the human spine. Lordosis refers to your natural lordotic curve, which is normal. But if your curve arches too far inward, it’s called lordosis, or swayback. Lordosis can affect…
