What is discitis? Discitis is a serious but unusual medical condition in which the infection of the intervertebral disc occurs which is located between two vertebrae. The role of the intervertebral discs is to discrete and cushion the spinal segments from each other. An infection, and thus inflammation of these discs may cause much pain…
Suprascapular nerve palsy is a condition in which injury or compression of suprascapular nerve leads to the supraspinatus and/or infraspinatus muscles. The suprascapular nerve is a mixed nerve (Motor and sensory) of the upper limb. Suprascapular nerve injury gives clinical significance to shoulder pain and upper limb weakness due to its own role. The suprascapular…
What is patellar instability? Patellar instability means an unstable kneecap(Patella Bone). It occurs when the kneecap moves out of the groove(trochlear groove) at the end of the femur (thighbone). When you bend and straighten your knee from the joint, at a time the kneecap also moves up and down in a notch called the trochlear…
Foot, as well as Ankle Assessment, is of crucial importance for the clinical diagnosis of painful conditions of the foot and ankle. Assessment Aim Subjective Training history Special Questions Objective observation Posture assessment Palpation Neurologic Assessment Vascular Assessment Movement Testing Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Foot as well as Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) Functional Tests Single…
What is a cardiac source of embolism? A cardiac embolism is an obstruction that travels from the heart to a section in a blood vessel. An embolus can be prepared of fatty material, or it container be a blood clot. Many factors can provide the formation of blood clots. A cardiac root of embolism can…
Introduction Thoracic Examination is an important part of diagnosing thoracic spine-related conditions such as Kyphosis, scoliosis, and others. Examination of the thoracic spine helps to rule out other related conditions and make a treatment plan more specific for a speedy recovery. In the Thoracic examination, the Physiotherapist checks the medical and family history of the…
Definition Anatomy and causes Classification of TrPs TrPts can be separated into several groups: Differential Diagnosis Fibromyalgia – Symptoms of Trigger Points Diagnostic Procedures Palpation Palpation is the last present standard for the diagnosis and examing of TrPs and is the standard front of which new diagnostic methods are assessed. nevertheless, interrater reliability estimates for…
What is a Syncope? Syncope is a medical term for fainting where sudden onset, brief loss of consciousness with loss of postural tone followed by spontaneous revival. The person is motionless and limp and generally has cool extremities, a weak pulse, and shallow breathing. Sometimes brief involuntary muscle jerks happen, resembling a seizure. Near-syncope is…
Muscle strain, also known as muscle pull or muscle tear, is a common injury that occurs when a muscle is overstretched or torn due to excessive force or repetitive use. This can happen as a result of sudden movements, such as lifting heavy objects or twisting, or as a result of overuse or repetitive strain…
The Sacroiliac Joint Examination is an important part to diagnose SI Joint Dysfunction where a Physical therapist performs various examination tests to rule out other related conditions. Background Clinically Relevant Anatomy Investigation Palpation of the sacroiliac joint Physiotherapy assessment (Special Tests) Sacroiliac Distraction Test Sacroiliac Compression Test Posterior Pelvic Pain Provocation Test Sacral Thrust Test…
