Description Fibromyalgia is a painful condition that is caused by chronic muscle and bone pain, tenderness, and fatigue. While symptoms differ from one person to the next, fibromyalgia pain may sometimes expand to the chest. This pain experiences like an intense stabbing sensation initially in the centre of the chest, around the breast bone and…
Description Toe deformities are frequent problems that happen due to abnormal positioning of the foot bones, insufficient biomechanics, and diseases like arthritis affecting the bones and tissues of the foot. Toe deformities not only influence the alignment of the bones, joints, and tissues in the foot but can also influence the alignment of the weight-bearing…
If the patient has fibromyalgia with painful tender points, deep muscle pain, and fatigue, exercise is likely the last thing on the mind. Yet, exercise can be just what the doctor ordered. Whether it is daily walking, stretching, swimming, yoga, tai chi, or Pilates, low-impact exercise programs may keep a person fit in spite of…
Definition What are the Causes of Swan Neck Deformity? Symptoms of Swan Neck Deformity Staging Type 1: PIP joint is flexible in every position of the MCP joint.Type 2: PIP joint flexion is restricted in some positions of the MCP joint.Type 3: PIP joint flexion is restricted irrespective of the position of the MCP joint.Type…
Which types of arthritis does Dactylitis occur with? Symptoms of Dactylitis Dactylitis causes Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) There are five types of PsA: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) Reactive arthritis The bacteria that often for causing reactive arthritis are: This type of arthritis can also cause: Sickle cell disease (SCD) Other early SCD symptoms include: Other causes The…
What is a Fibromyalgia Pressure Point? The pressure point of fibromyalgia describes sensitive areas on the body that become painful with a high amount of pressure on the area. What is fibromyalgia? What are the pressure points? What Causes Pressure Points? Why Are Pressure Points No Longer Counted Today? The newest criteria for diagnosing fibromyalgia…
What Are Fibromyalgia Tender Points? If you want to know the tender points in fibromyalgia, the number, and locations of tender points when diagnosing patients that helps a lot in the overall planning of the treatment. The patient with fibromyalgia is normally more concerned about full-body aches and general tenderness than specific tender spots. What…
Definition/Description- Prevalence- Pathophysiology FMS systemically causes dysregulation- in neurologic, immunologic, endocrinologic, and enteric organ systems, Autonomic Nervous System- Immune System- Causes of fibromyalgia- Characteristics/Clinical Presentation- Symptoms- Symptoms are often aggravated by: Can a person qualify for disability with fibromyalgia? Keep in mind that the best chance of getting approved for disability is to have: What…
Overview Focused ultrasound is the union of two different innovative technologies: Focused ultrasound– which gives the energy to treat tissue deep in the body precisely and noninvasively. Magnetic resonance or ultrasound imaging— which is used to recognize and target the tissue to be treated, guide and control the treatment in real-time, and confirm the effectiveness…
Definition- Prevalence- Pathophysiology Autonomic Nervous System- Immune System- Causes of fibromyalgia- Characteristics/Clinical Presentation- Symptoms- Symptoms are often aggravated by: Associated Co-morbidities- Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Criteria- How is Fibromyalgia Diagnosed? Management and treatment- Medication- Physical Therapy Management & Exercise- Passive Physical Therapy Treatments for Fibromyalgia- Deep Tissue Massage: Heat Therapy: Hydrotherapy: Electric Muscle Stimulation: Ultrasound: Active Treatments…
