What is a Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia(formerly called fibrositis) is a chronic disorder that causes widespread pain, fatigue, and other discomforts. People with Fibromyalgia describe it as a constant muscle ache. It is often confused with arthritis but unlike arthritis, it affects soft tissues and doesn’t cause damage to joints or muscles. The disease does not progress,…
Introduction of Iontophoresis: Principle of the iontophoresis Requirement of the apparatus Testing of the machine Preparation of machine of iontophoresis Method of treatment of the iontophoresis Hands: Feet Dosage of the Iontophoresis Benefit of the iontophoresis Precaution of the iontophoresis Side effect of the iontophoresis Contraindication of the iontophoresis
What is Paraplegia? Causes of Paraplegia : Types of Paraplegia : What is the Spinal cord Injury? Types of spinal cord injury according to injury: Causes of spinal cord injury: Incidence: It is highest among persons age between 16-30 years and males are more prone to SCI. Pathophysiology of Paraplegia and Spinal cord Injury :…
Introduction of Electrical stimulation machine : Types of current use in ES therapy : Faradic type current : Electronic simulators : Modified faradic current : Electrical activity of nerves : Nerve transmission Electrical stimulation of nerves : Accommodation : Effect of nerve stimulation : Effects of frequency of stimulation : Strength of contraction : Physiological…
Lower back pain shakes off your entire lifestyle. It troubles you physically but also affects your mental peace. Sometimes the pain becomes so unbearable that you can neither focus on your professional life nor work on the personal one. From waking up in the morning to sleeping at night, it is there. Basically, it strips…
Definition Cervical stenosis of spine is a narrowing of the cervical spinal canal which may result in compression of the spinal cord and/or the nerve roots. It can be caused by several things, including spondylosis (a degenerative process that results in bony overgrowths), arthritis, previous infections, or malignancy, among others. The symptoms of cervical stenosis…
We are going to tell you about “How Much Water You Need to Drink”? You’ll also be going to know “Importance of Water” and as a bonus “Tips for Drinking Water“. Overview How much water to drink a day? You might know that it is important to drink plenty of fluids when the temperatures soar…
What is Cold Therapy (Cryotherapy)? Physical principles of cold therapy : Physiological effects : Circulatory response Uses of physiotherapy in circulatory effect – Neural response Reduce pain Reduction of spasticity Techniques of application of Cold therapy : Ice towel Preparation of ice towel Application of ice towel Modification of technique : Ice pack Preparation of…
Why taping for tennis elbow ? Tapping for tennis elbow is a technique that the writer has recently learned and has found to be extremely effective. Tennis elbow is an injury that causes pain on the outside of the elbow, where the tendons attach to the bone. This pain can be debilitating and affect day-to-day…
WHAT IS HEMIPLEGIA ? Right Hemiplegia vs Left Hemiplegia WHAT ARE THE CAUSE OF HEMIPLEGIA? Stroke Brain and Nervous System Infections Brain Trauma Genetic Disorders/Congenital Diseases Brain Tumors Brain Lesions Brain Diseases Psychological Conditions Cardiovascular Problems Loss of Oxygen to the Brain Causes of Right-Sided Hemiplegia? The causes of hemiplegia include neurological conditions such as:…
