Diagnosis of Neck Pain
Neck pain can last from days to years, depending on the cause. Seek immediate care if severe neck pain results from an injury, such as a motor vehicle accident, diving accident or fall. Neck pain can make your neck muscles tense up, preventing you from moving your head. Patients can complain of neck pain for […]
Wrist Fracture (Broken wrist)
A wrist fracture is a medical term for a broken wrist. The wrist is made up of eight small bones which connect with the two long forearm bones called the radius and ulna. Although a broken wrist can happen in any of these 10 bones, by far the most common bone to break is the […]
Piriformis Syndrome- Symptoms, Treatment, and More
Piriformis syndrome (PS) is a painful musculoskeletal disorder characterized by buttock or hip pain symptoms. Piriformis syndrome is when the piriformis muscle in the buttock region spasms and causes buttock pain. The piriformis muscle can also irritate the adjacent sciatic nerve, causing pain, numbness, and tingling in the back and inside the leg (similar to […]
Rotator cuff injury: Treatments, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Rotator cuff injury or muscle spasm around the shoulder One of the best ways to treat shoulder injuries is shoulder physiotherapy; shoulder rotator cuff injuries range in severity from simple inflammation to complete rupture. A rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint and hold the head of the […]
What is Podiatry?
Podiatry can be considered a branch of medical science that can be used in the treatment of common foot diseases and problems, including nails and calluses. A doctor who is a podiatrist teaches health care to treat foot problems and can help them in diagnosing and treating conditions where the feet and lower limbs suffer […]
High Arch Feet (Cavus Foot)
Diagnosing and treating deep foot wells and arches. Pes cavus is a condition in which the arch of the sole is increased more than usual, and the increase of the sole is visible. In general, the inner edge of the foot raises the middle to give the foot an arch-like shape. The height of this […]
Hamstring muscle injury
Hamstring muscle injury is common in many kinds of sports and often accounts for an extended absence from training and competition. Injury is commonly sustained during eccentric contraction. It is most frequently located proximally and can be divided into the high-speed running type and the stretching type injury. Physical examination should take place within 2 […]
What to Know About Trendelenburg Sign
The Trendelenburg Sign results from unilateral disrupted function of the primary abductor muscles of the hip –gluteus minimus and gluteus medius. The superior gluteal nerve innervates both muscles, and their function can be compromised by damage to the nerve resulting from hip dislocation, hip surgery, or motor neuron disease such as poliomyelitis, direct injury to […]
Definition of Scapular Dysfunction or Scapular Dyskinesia
Dysfunction of the scapula or scapular dyskinesia is a condition in which the scapula does not perform movements by other adjacent members. This disorder is caused by injury, weakening, and imbalance of the shoulder muscles in the scapula. Voluntary movement disorder (Dyskinesia) can cause problems in the shoulder or any part of the body, including […]
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the important internal ligaments of the knee joint. The anterior cruciate ligament or anterior cruciate ligament limits the tibia’s forward movement and the femur’s backward movement. It controls the movements of the knee and prevents excessive movements in the knee. Knee ACL injury refers to the tearing […]
