What is the Brachial plexus block? Brachial plexus block is a regional anesthetic method occasionally used instead of or in addition to general anesthesia for upper extremity surgery. This procedure involves injecting local anesthetic drugs near the brachial plexus, which temporarily blocks sensation and movement of the upper extremities. The individual can be awake during…
What is Music Therapy? Music therapy uses music and/or music-related features such as sound, rhythm, and harmony to achieve goals like anxiety reduction and enhanced quality of life. A music therapist consults with the patient to learn more about your requirements, musical preferences, and experiences before adapting each session to you. They will also assess your…
Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT) is a speech therapy technique designed to help individuals with aphasia, particularly those with non-fluent (Broca’s) aphasia, regain their ability to speak. It uses the musical elements of speech, such as melody, rhythm, and stress, to engage the right hemisphere of the brain, which can support language recovery when the left…
What is vestibular rehabilitation? A particular type of treatment called vestibular rehabilitation (VR) aims to address the fundamental and secondary issues caused by vestibular diseases. The primary purpose of this activity-based session is to lessen vertigo disorder and dizziness, gaze instability, imbalance, and fall risk, as well as to address any secondary impairments caused by…
What Is Broca’s Area? The capacity to speak is related to a part of the frontal lobe’s dominant hemisphere, which is often the left hemisphere of the brain. Speaking and language comprehension tasks depend on Broca’s region of the brain. It is believed to use sensory information and interact with the motor cortex to coordinate…
What is Shoulder Dystocia? Shoulder dystocia happens when the mother’s pubic bone blocks the baby’s anterior shoulder following vaginal delivery of the head. It is usually identified when the shoulders of the infant do not deliver when the baby’s head is gently pulled downward, necessitating the need for specialized delivery procedures. A “turtle sign”—the baby’s…
What is the Jacobsen Syndrome Jacobsen Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by the deletion of genetic material from the end of chromosome 11 (11q deletion disorder). It is characterized by developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, distinctive facial features, bleeding disorders (due to platelet dysfunction), heart defects, and growth delays. The severity of symptoms can…
What Is The Mallet Finger Mallet Finger is a finger injury where the tip cannot be straightened due to damage to the extensor tendon. It usually occurs from a sudden impact, such as a ball striking the fingertip. Common symptoms include pain, swelling, and a drooping fingertip. Treatment often involves splinting the finger in extension…
Suspension Therapy is a rehabilitation and fitness method that uses suspended straps, slings, or elastic bands to facilitate body-weight-supported exercises. It helps improve strength, stability, flexibility, and neuromuscular control by engaging deep stabilizing muscles. Commonly used in physiotherapy, sports training, and functional fitness, it reduces joint stress while promoting controlled movement patterns. Examples include Redcord,…
Diabetes is an extremely prevalent yet dangerous illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that over 34 million Americans suffer from diabetes, with type 2 diabetes accounting for 90–95% of cases. Prediabetes, a condition that precedes type 2 diabetes, affects about 88 million people. Type 2 diabetes has no known cure. However,…
