Intersection syndrome of the foot
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Intersection syndrome of the foot

Introduction of intersection syndrome of the foot The case of “intersection syndrome” of the foot with marked fibrosis of an intersection between a flexor hallucis longus as well as the flexor digitorum longus tendons is reported and the flexor digitorum longus tendon, as well as the fibrous interconnection, was extended proximally.This condition is happen in…

Ankle joint stiffness

Stiffness of ankle

What is Stiffness of ankle? The ankle joint stiffness is a sensation of difficulty moving the joint or even the apparent loss of range of motion of the ankle joint. It often accompanies joint pain and/or swelling. The ankle joint damage including stiffness can also happen following injury to a joint. Stiffness following surgery or…

Standing Back extension
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Lumbar spine range of motion exercise

A Lumbar spine range of motion exercise mainly refers to an activity aimed to increase the movement of the lower back. The movement is mainly influenced by many structures, as well as configurations of the bone surfaces within the lumbar spine, joint capsule, ligaments, tendons, & muscles acting on the lumbar joint. A range of…

Wrist Drop
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Wrist Drop

Introduction of the Wrist Drop Forearm anatomy Pathophysiology Which are the Causes of Wrist drop? Wrist extension is achieved by muscles in a forearm contracting, pulling on tendons that attach distally to (beyond) a wrist. If the tendons, muscles, or even nerves supplying these muscles are damaged or otherwise not working as they should be,…

What is the difference between flexion and extension?
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What is the difference between flexion and extension?

Introduction Flexion and Extension are joint movement and are opposite directed movement. Joints, as well as muscles of the human body, are involved in the movement. The straightening, as well as contraction of the muscles, perform the movement of the joints. Flexion, as well as extension, are two anatomical terms used to describe angular motion….

Foot Drop
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Foot Drop: Cause, Symptoms, Treatment & Exercise

Introduction of the Foot Drop Pathophysiology Causes of the foot drop Foot drop is caused by weakness or even paralysis of the muscles involved in lifting a front part of the foot. It usually happens when there is a problem with the nerves in the lower spine, leg, or foot or the muscles of the…

Range of motion exercises
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Range of motion exercises:

What is the range of motion exercises? The range of motion exercises refers to the activity aimed at improving the movement of the joint. The motion is influenced by many structures, namely the configuration of bone surfaces within the joint, joint capsule, ligaments, tendons, and muscles acting on the joint. The range of motion exercise…

cervical flexion
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Cervical spine range of motion exercise

What is the cervical range of motion exercise? The cervical range of motion exercise refers to the activity aimed at improving the motion of the Neck (cervical). The movement is influenced by various structures, and configurations of the bone surfaces within the cervical joint, joint capsule, ligaments, tendons, as well as muscles acting on the…