INTRODUCTION: The nasalis is a sphincter-like muscle of the nose whose function is to compress the nasal cartilages. It is the muscle responsible for “flaring” of the nostrils. Some people can use it to close the nostrils to prevent the entry of water when underwater. Origin: Maxilla Insertion: Nasal bone Nerve: Buccal branch of the…
The Bobath concept is arguably the most familiar and widely used approach known to British physiotherapists workng with childern with neurological disorders. It originated in the 1940s and early 1950s and has subsequently been developed and modified by herself, Dr K. Bobath and the staff of the bobath centre. Philosophy The approachwas originally based on…
Introduction Origin Insertion Glutes medius is divided into three portions similar to the deltoid muscle of the shoulder joint: Nerve Supply The gluteus medius is supplied by the superior gluteal nerve (root L4, L5, and S1). Cutaneous supply is mainly provided by L1 and 2. Blood Supply Deep branch of superior gluteal artery, trochanteric anastomosis….
Introduction Phelps was am American orthopedic surgeon who pioneered the treatment of children with cerebral palsy and encouraged physiotherapists to dorm habilitation teams. Specific treatment techniques were applied to his diagnostic classification of cerebral palsy and include muscle education and bracing. Phelps described 15 modalities or phases of treatment, which were used in various combinations…
Introduction Although shoulder joint replacement is less common than knee or hip replacement, it is just as successful in relieving joint pain. Shoulder replacement surgery was first performed in the United States in the 1950s to treat severe shoulder fractures. Over the years, shoulder joint replacement has come to be used for many other painful…
DESCRIPTION- Total knee joint replacement (TKR) or Total knee arthoplasty (TKA) is a orthopaedic surgical procedure where the articular surfaces of the knee joint (the femoral condyles and tibial plateau) are replaced. Knee joint replacement surgery can be performed as a partial or a total knee replacement. In general, the surgery consists of replacing the…
What is sinus tarsi syndrome? Sinus tarsi syndrome is a condition that affects the sinus tarsi, or the area on the inner side of the ankle joint. It is characterized by pain in this area. This pain can be exacerbated by weight bearing activities, such as walking or running. There are several possible causes for…
What is gluteal tendinopathy? The gluteal tendinopathy is characterized by a dull, aching, constant pain that is exacerbated by activity, especially when the hip is flexed. The pain is thought to be associated with the presence of a hematoma in the tendon. The pain may radiate proximally (into the thigh or lateral epicondyle) and distally…
Shoulder Joint Anatomy The shoulder joint (or glenohumeral joint from Greek glene, eyeball, + -oid, ‘form of’, + Latin humerus, shoulder) is structurally classified as a synovial ball and socket joint and functionally as a diarthrosis and multiaxial joint. It involves articulation between the glenoid cavity of the scapula (shoulder blade) and the head of…
Total Elbow Replacement : Introduction Total Elbow Replacement : The elbow is a necessary joint for normal functioning in daily life, yet it is susceptible to various degenerative conditions and traumatic lesions or post-traumatic sequelae. However a total elbow replacement is much less common than knee or hip replacement, it is just as successful in…
