What is Ataxic Gait? A common feature of ataxic gait is the inability to walk straight ahead, as well as lateral veering, poor balance, a wider base of support, irregular arm movements, and lack of repeatability. These signs frequently reflect the way a person walks after drinking.During walking, there are some features of intralimb leg…
Overview: Parsonage-Turner syndrome (PTS) is a neurological disorder. It is characterized by the rapid onset of severe pain in the upper extremity. This syndrome’s acute phase is for a few hours to a few weeks and muscle wasting and weakness (amyotrophy) are present in the affected areas. This involves mostly the brachial plexus, the bunch…
What is Cervical Medullary Syndrome? Cervical Medullary Syndrome (CMS) is a neurological condition that occurs as a result of damage or injury to the spinal cord at the level of the upper cervical (neck) region and the lower part of the brainstem. Symptoms of this syndrome are headaches, dizziness, & brain fog have been unrelenting….
What is Parkinsonian gait? Parkinsonian gait is a type of gait abnormality that is commonly seen in people with Parkinson’s disease. It is characterized by a stooped posture, a shuffling gait, and a lack of arm movement while walking. People with Parkinsonian gait may also have difficulty initiating movement and may experience freezing of gait,…
Nerve compression syndrome can outcome from pressure on a peripheral nerve. Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most usual type. Other types involve sciatica and ulnar nerve entrapment. Repetitive movements can conduct in a pinched nerve and neuropathy. You may have limb weakness, numbness, pain, and tingling. At-home treatments provide symptom relaxation. What is Nerve Compression…
Defination Dystonia is a neurological condition that affects the movement of muscles in the body. It is characterized by involuntary muscle contractions that cause abnormal and often painful movements, postures, and spasms. Dystonia can affect various parts of the body, including the face, neck, arms, legs, and torso, and can occur in both children and…
Defination Nystagmus is a condition that affects a person’s ability to control their eye movements. It is characterized by involuntary, repetitive, and rhythmic movements of the eyes. These movements can be horizontal, vertical, or rotational and can occur either continuously or intermittently. Causes of Nystagmus There are various causes of nystagmus, which can be divided…
Introduction Lou Gehrig’s disease, commonly known as, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rare neurological disease that affects motor neurons—those nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a rare neurological disease that includes the degeneration of neurons for controlling voluntary muscle action. Ultimately, many…
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 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…
