What is Latissimus dorsi Muscle? The latissimus dorsi muscle (‘the lats muscle’ or ‘the lats’) is the broadest muscle in the human body. It is relatively thin & covers almost all back muscles at the posterior trunk, rather than the trapezius muscle. Together with the levator scapulae, trapezius & rhomboid muscles, the latissimus dorsi relates to the superficial layer of the extrinsic…
What is Erb’s palsy? Erb’s palsy also known as Erb’s Duchenne palsy is a paralysis of the arm(Upper Limb). This injury occurs mainly due to injury to the upper group of the arm’s main nerves, The lesion is usually at the junction of the C5 and C6 roots (Erb’s point). These Nerve Root form part…
What is Neck muscle tightness? Neck muscle tightening refers to the feeling of heaviness around the neck or tightness that occurs mainly in the posterior of the neck muscles. when the muscles in the neck will not fully relax, which will lead to soreness, muscle spasms, & headaches. It has more possible causes, ranging from…
Definition of Cerebral palsy (CP): Cerebral palsy is a chronic disability of central nervous system origin characterized by abnormal control of the movement of posture, appearing early in life and not the result of progressive neurological disease. TOPOGRAPHIC CLASSIFICATION OF CEREBRAL PALSY: MONOPLEGIA: Paralysis of 1 limb involvement. HEMIPLEGIA: Upper Motor Neuron Lesion (UMNL) of…
What is the shoulder to neck muscles? The shoulder to neck muscles are the skeletal muscles. These muscles are interlinked muscles. They play a major role in performing a wide variety of movements. These muscles have their own importance while they work as a stabilizer of the neck and shoulder structures and also play a…
What are the neck muscles? The neck muscles are part of a complex musculoskeletal system (soft tissues & bones) that connects the base of the skull to the torso. Muscles contain fibers that contract (get smaller), allowing you to perform many of different movements. The neck muscles help you do everything from chewing & swallowing…
We perform many knee joint bending activities throughout the day.Because this movement is necessary for daily activities such as stairs climbing & sitting in a chair.You also bend your knee joint during daily exercises such as squats & lunges. The wear & tear of everyday life is take a toll on your knee joint.There are…
Description Of Pronator Teres Syndrome: Pronator Teres Syndrome (PTS) is a compression of the median nerve at the elbow. It is not the same as compression at the wrist like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). PTS and CTS both are similar, but a special test of CTS is negative in PTS, however, PTS may alter the…
What is reflex sympathetic dystrophy? Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) is the type of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). It happens due to malfunctions in the sympathetic nervous system as well as the immune system. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy causes severe pain in one or even more limbs that last months or longer. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy is…
What is Elbow exercise? Elbow exercises are important for problems and pain related conditions of the elbows. If you are suffering from an injury to your upper limb or elbow, you may benefit from this exercise and the services of a physiotherapist to help you get a normal range of motion (ROM) and strengthen your…
