Chondromalacia Patellae: Physical therapy Management
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Chondromalacia Patellae: Physical therapy Management

What is Chondromalacia Patellae? Chondromalacia patellae, or CMP, is a degenerative condition caused by improper loading of the knee. The symptoms of CMP include pain and inflammation in the patellar area, which often causes difficulty when climbing stairs, squatting, and prolonged sitting. CMP is a common cause of knee pain, especially in young adults. Physical…

Prolapse Inter-vertebral Disc (PIVD)
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Prolapse Inter-vertebral Disc (PIVD)

What is a Prolapse Inter-vertebral disc (PIVD)? It is a protrusion or extrusion of the nucleus pulposus through a rent in the annulus fibrosus known as the Prolapse Intervertebral disc (PIVD).A prolapsed disc is commonly known as a ‘slipped disc”.The prolapsed intervertebral disc is also known as a herniated disc. PIVD Full Name: Prolapse Inter-vertebral…

De Quervain Tenosynovitis: Cause, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
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De Quervain Tenosynovitis: Cause, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

What is a De Quervain’s tenosynovitis? De Quervain’s tenosynovitis occurs when the 2 tendons around the base of your thumb become swollen.The swelling causes the sheaths covering the tendons to become inflamed.This puts pressure on nearby nerves, causing pain and numbness. Related Anatomy DQ syndrome affects the extensor pollicis brevis (EPB) tendon and the abductor…

Cerebellar Ataxia: Physiotherapy Treatment
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Cerebellar Ataxia: Physiotherapy Treatment

What is a Cerebellar Ataxia? Acute cerebellar ataxia (ACA), also known as cerebellitis, It is a disorder that occurs when the cerebellum becomes inflamed or damaged.The cerebellum is the area of the brain responsible for controlling gait and muscle coordination.It is a term used to describe certain behaviors like postural unsteadiness, difficulty in co-coordinating movements…