What is Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury (ACL)? An anterior cruciate ligament injury is a tear in one of the knee ligaments that joins the upper leg bone with the lower leg bone. The ACL keeps the knee stable. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four major ligaments that help stabilize the knee….
What is an Umbilical Hernia? Signs and Symptoms of Umbilical Hernia Causes of Umbilical Hernia Congenital umbilical hernia Acquired umbilical hernia Risk Factors Clinical Features Differential Diagnosis Diagnosis A medical professional will often identify a hernia via a physical examination. The healthcare professional will feel and inspect for any edema or bulging near the abdominal…
What is Myositis Ossificans? Mechanism of Injury Pathogenesis: Classification of Myositis Ossificans Physicians divide myositis ossificans into two categories: Nonhereditary myositis ossificans: The most prevalent kind of myositis ossificans is nonhereditary. It is the term that most people use to describe myositis ossificans. It happens following an injury, usually to the arms or thighs. The terminology…
What is Shoulder-hand syndrome? Causes But it’s unclear exactly how shoulder-hand syndrome manifests itself. A neurological system “short circuit” is one explanation put forward. The sympathetic (unconscious) nervous system becomes overactive as a result of this “short circuit,” affecting the local sweat glands and blood flow.Usually, symptoms follow an accident or surgery. Additional reasons might…
INTRODUCTION: TYPES of CONGENITAL TALIPES EUINO VARUS: COMPONENTS OF THE DEFORMITY: ANATOMICAL REGION INVOLVEMENT: ETIOLOGY: CLINICAL PRESENTATION/EXAMINATION: SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: PHYSIOTHERAPY MANAGEMENT: Use Of Taping Technique in CTEV Cast method in CTEV SURGICAL TREATMENT:
What is a Torticollis? Types of Torticollis: Anatomy Related To Torticollis: Causes of Torticollis: Other Causes of Torticollis: Epidemiology Ten to twenty percent of cases of toricollis are posttraumatic; the remaining cases are idiopathic. Posttraumatic cervical dystonia often manifests days after the injury, and in its delayed version, it may take up to 12 months….
What is the Strength Duration Curve? APPARATUS: OPTIMUM TIMING OF SDC: Methods of Strength Duration Curve Characteristics of Strength Duration of Curve : RHEOBASE: FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR RHEOBASE: CHRONAXIE: FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR CHRONAXIE: EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR S-D CURVE: DETERMINATION OF ACCOMMODATION: ACCOMMODATION QUOTIENT(AQ): ADVANTAGES OF THE S-D CURVE: DISADVANTAGES OF THE S-D CURVE: FAQs
What is a Tibial Nerve Injury? Courses of Tibial nerve: BRANCHES: Mechanism of Injury: Risk Factors: Causes of Tibial Nerve Injury: Symptoms: Possible Complications: TESTS AND EXAMS: Treatments for Tibial nerve injury: Physiotherapy Treatments: Modalities: Prevention: Prognosis: FAQ
What is a Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy? Anatomy of Common Peroneal Nerve BRANCHES OF COMMON PERONEAL NERVE FUNCTIONS OF COMMON PERONEAL NERVE Clinical Significance of Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy Causes of Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy Symptoms Possible Complications Diagnosis Prevention Prognosis Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy Treatment of Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy Medical Treatment Physiotherapy Treatment…
What is a Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)? Anatomy Related to Lateral Epicondylitis Which are the Causes of Lateral Epicondylitis? PAIN PHASES: Symptoms in Lateral Epicondylitis CONTRIBUTING FACTORS: Diagnosis in Lateral Epicondylitis PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINATION: Cozen’s test: Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis PHYSIOTHERAPY EXERCISES AND REHABILITATION:
