Quadriceps femoris muscle Anatomy The quadriceps Muscle also called simply the quadricep Femoris or Knee extensor is a large muscle group that Covers the Front Of the Thigh And the four muscles Group That Makes One Strongest Muscle Of The Lower Limb ( on the front of the thigh). It is the super extensor muscle…
Introduction Anatomy Related to Ulnar Nerve Injury COURSE OF THE ULNAR NERVE GUYON’S CANAL: MECHANISMS OF Ulnar Nerve Injury: CLINICAL PRESENTATIONS in Ulnar Nerve Injury: Cubital tunnel syndrome: Guyon’s canal syndrome : SYMPTOMS OF Ulnar Nerve Injury/ PALSY/ COMPRESSION: CAUSES OF Ulnar Nerve Injury/ PALSY/COMPRESSION: Contributing factors to Ulnar Nerve Injury: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE in Ulnar…
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
What is a Lumbar Spondylolisthesis? Lumbar spondylolisthesis is a condition characterized by the forward displacement of one vertebra over the vertebra below it in the lumbar (lower back) region of the spine. This displacement can cause compression of the spinal nerves and lead to symptoms such as lower back pain, leg pain, and weakness. DEFINITION…
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 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 Ankylosing spondylitis (AS)? Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of chronic inflammatory arthritis that primarily affects the spine and sacroiliac joints, which are the joints connecting the lower spine to the pelvis. AS is a form of spondyloarthritis, a group of conditions that cause inflammation in the joints and ligaments. Definition: CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS:…
