What is oligoarthritis? In Latin, “oligo” means “few.” If you have oligoarthritis, you have fewer than five joints affected by arthritis. Oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis formerly called pauciarthritis or pauciarticular-onset juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is defined as juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) including fewer than five joints. It is the most common subgroup, constituting approximately 50 %…
What is monoarthritis? Monoarthritis is inflammation of one joint identified by joint swelling, pain, warmth, & sometimes fever and periarticular erythema. Arthritis is frequently associated with joint stiffness and total loss or decreased range of motion. Often, monoarthritis can occur suddenly and cause joint discomfort that ranges from moderate to severe. The condition has several…
Introduction Hallux rigidus, sometimes known as turf toe or stiff big toe (metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint), is when you have big toe pain. The Big toe (metatarsalphangeal joint) pain could make it hard to walk or even stand. Often, nonsurgical treatments, known as properly fitting shoes, could help. But if the big toe joint pain is…
Introduction Definition Classification of the snapping hip syndrome There are three types of snapping hip syndrome External Snapping hip syndrome Internal Snapping hip syndrome Intra-articular Snapping hip syndrome Sign and Symptoms of Snapping hip syndrome What are the Causes of Snapping hip syndrome? causes are various according to their types Differential diagnosis Diagnosis Special test…
What is sarcoid arthritis? Sarcoidosis is a heterogeneous multisystem granulomatous disease that primarily affects the lungs and lymphatic system, which is characterized by its pathological hallmark, the non-caseating granuloma.1 Arthritis is found in 15–25% of patients with sarcoidosis. Sarcoidosis can involve the joints, bones, and muscles. This causes a wide variety of musculoskeletal complications that…
What are neck spasms? How Neck Muscles Work– Causes of neck spasm- Neck Strain or Sprain- Overexerting Neck or General Fatigue- Herniated Disc- Facet Joint Osteoarthritis- Mechanical Dysfunction- Peripheral Neuropathy- Myofascial Pain Syndrome- Stress or anxiety- Cervical Dystonia- Symptoms- Diagnosis of muscle spasm- Other tests- Blood tests- A creatine phosphokinase – MRI- CT SCAN- EMG-…
Introduction What is hip osteoarthritis? Consideration before starting The Exercise The patient must be aware of the benefits and use of exercises Warm up and Cool down Exercise strengthening Exercise for Hip OA Knee to Chest Hip Extension Clamshell Sit-and-Stand External hip rotation (sitting) Heel slide Hip abduction (standing) Short arc quadriceps exercise Bridging Stretching…
Exercise is an important part of Physiotherapy treatment, where it helps strengthen weak Neck muscles, reduced neck stiffness, and helps in speedy recovery of Cervical spondylosis. Cervical spondylosis is a general term for age-related wear and tear affecting the spinal disks in your neck area. As the disks dehydrate and shrink, signs of osteoarthritis develop…
What is mobilization for the elbow joint? Introduction for elbow joint there are 4 joints in the elbow complex for mobilization of the elbow joint Humeroulnar joint Humeroradial joint Proximal radioulnar joint Distal radioulnar joint Conditions required mobilization of the elbow joint Goals for elbow joint mobilization pain, muscle guarding, and spasm Neurophysiological effect Mechanical…
Health benefits of a home exercise for cervicogenic headache: The followings are the health benefits of home exercise for cervicogenic headaches: Home exercises for cervicogenic headache : Chin tucks: Upper Trapezius Stretching: Cat-Cow Stretch: Turn Head Side To Side: Scapular Retraction: Stretching of shoulder blade muscle: Precaution: When not to do these exercises: FAQ
