Piriformis Syndrome
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Piriformis Syndrome

ByNitesh Patel - Physiotherapist

What is a Piriformis Syndrome? Anatomy of Piriformis Muscle Causes of Piriformis Syndrome Symptoms of Piriformis Syndrome Differential Diagnosis PATHOLOGY: Diagnosis INVESTIGATIONS: EXAMINATION: DIAGNOSTIC TESTS: Palpation: Pace sign: Lasèque sign / Straight Leg Raise Test: Freiberg sign: FAIR: Beatty’s maneuver: The Hughes test: Hip Adbuction Test: Treatment of Piriformis Syndrome Medical management: Surgical management: Physiotherapy…

Bell’s Palsy & Physiotherapy Treatment
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Bell’s Palsy & Physiotherapy Treatment

ByNitesh Patel - Physiotherapist

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…