What is a Claw Hand Deformity? Claw hand deformity, also known as clawing of the hand or claw hand syndrome, is a condition characterized by the abnormal positioning of the fingers and hand, resulting in a claw-like appearance. This deformity is usually caused by the imbalance or dysfunction of muscles and tendons in the hand. The…
DEFINATION : CHARACTERISTICS OF MENINGITIS: CAUSES OF MENINGITIS : Symptoms of Meningitis : DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS : SYSTEMIC INVOLVEMENT : NERVOUS: VASCULAR: SENSORY: METABOLIC: GASTROINTESTINIAL: INTEGUMENTARY: PHYSIOTHERAPY MANAGEMENT :
DEFINATION: Encephalitis (en-sef-uh-LIE-tis) is inflammation of the brain.Encephalitis often causes only mild flu-like signs and symptoms — such as a fever or headache — or no symptoms at all. Sometimes the flu-like symptoms are more severe. Encephalitis often causes only mild flu-like signs and symptoms — such as a fever or headache —or no symptoms…
DEFINATION : CLASSIFICATION of OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA : 1.) type I 2.) Type II 3.) Type III 4.) Type IV Variable but usually milder course; normal or near-normal lifespan Mild to moderate skeletal fragility and osteoporosis (more severe than type I) CAUSE OF OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA :- DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS: The differential diagnosis for osteogenesis imperfecta can be…
DEFINATION OF PES ANSERINE BURSITIS : Pes Anserine bursitis, also known as intertendinous bursa, is an inflammatory condition of bursa of the conjoined insertion of the sartorius, gracilis and semitendinosus. We can locate this at the proximal medial aspect of the Knee, two inches below the medial knee joint line between the pes anserinus tendons….
INTRODUCTION : HOW TO PERFORM BRANDT DAROFF EXERCISE ? To do the Brandt-Daroff exercises, follow these steps: Try to do one set of the Brandt-Daroff exercises in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Each set, with its five repetitions, should take about 10 minutes. To get results, try to do this for 14 days after having…
DEFINATION : INTRODUCTION : a) Turn your head 45 degrees horizontally toward the unaffected ear. b) Then tilt 105 degrees so that you are lying on the side of the affected ear with your head hanging and your nose pointed upward. After dizziness stops, hold this position for 5 minutes. c) Then move quickly via…
DEFINATION : INTRODUCTION : STEPS OF THE EPLEY MANEUVER CARRIED OUT BY A DOCTOR : When a doctor carries out the Epley maneuver, they will perform the following steps: STEPS OF THE EPLEY MANEUVER CARRIED OUT AT HOME : A person experiencing BPPV symptoms can follow these steps to gain relief at home: WHEN TO…
definition-Rickets is a skeletal disorder that’s caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones. People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities. Cause- Rickets is a bone disorder caused by a deficiency of…
What is a Muscular System? Origin and Insertion Points Visceral muscle is found inside of organs like the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels. The weakest of all muscle tissues, visceral muscle makes organs contract to move substances through the organ. Because visceral muscle is controlled by the unconscious part of the brain, it is known…
