What is a Spasticity? Anatomy and Etiology: The Inhibitory System The Excitatory System Different Lesions and Their Presentations: Normal Corticospinal Tract Lesion Internal Capsule Lesion Incomplete Spinal Cord Lesion Complete Spinal Cord Lesion Spasticity Symptoms: CLINICAL PRESENTATION: DIAGNOSIS: Neurophysiological approaches to measurement: Tendon jerks : H – REFLEX F waves Outcome measures : Useful objective…
Quadriceps muscle Pain are due to muscles tightness are most cause of pain in Front Part of Thigh. This can leads to difficulty in performing day to Day activity like Walking, Cross leg sitting, running and stair climbing. Sometimes the Quadriceps pain can occur after trauma or an injury. Other times, it may starts for…
Introduction : When the Tensor fasciae latae tightness (TFL) is tight and locked up, it may cause pain in the hip joint, groin, buttock, lower back (over sacroiliac joint) and even the lateral aspect of the thigh. The Tensor fascia latae Tightness is most common seen in adult and stretching exercise is very important for…
Introduction of Core Exercise for Back Pain Definition WHICH ARE THE CORE MUSCLES? Local/ deep muscles Global muscles Anatomy Action of the Trunk What the Action Looks Like (Move Your Body!) Primary Muscles Trunk flexion Bend forward, or “curl up” action Rectus abdominis (trunk flexors) Trunk extension Stand up straight (from bent over), bend backwards…
Calf muscle tightness is also known us TIGHT CALVES . Introduction : Calf muscle tightness can be a sign of either overuse or mild injury. Tight muscles may result from overuse or cramps of the muscle . Calf tightness is also refers to stiffness and a lack of flexibility of calf muscle . Calf tightness…
Introduction: Mallet toe is a painful flexion deformity of the distal IP joint. The second toe is affected most commonly, although the deformity may occur in all toes. Mallet toe is usually the result of a jamming injury to the toe. However, as with bunion and hammer toe, the wearing of tight, narrow-toed shoes has…
Claw Toe Defination : What are the causes of Claw toe? What are the signs and symptoms of Claw Toe ? Risk Factors of Claw Toe? Deferential Diagnosis: Diagnosis: Diagnostic methods used in the condition are: What are the treatment options available to treat Claw Toe? Non-operative Treatment : Indications : Operative Treatment : Indications…
What is metatarsalgia ? Metatarsalgia is a condition in which the ball of your foot becomes painful and inflamed. You might develop it if you participate in activities that involve running and jumping. There are other causes as well, including foot deformities and shoes that are too tight or too loose. Defination : Metatarsalgia is…
Definition: Lumbarization is a condition in which the first segment of the sacrum fails to fuse with the second segment so that it appears to be part of the lumbar vertebrae. Related Anatomy : The human spine is composed of vertebrae namely, cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral and the coccyx at the lower end. There are…
Introduction: Osteoporosis is defined as low bone mineral density caused by altered bone micro-structure ultimately predisposing patients to low-impact, fragility fractures. Normal bone is composed of protein, collagen, and calcium, all of which give bone its strength. Bones that are affected by osteoporosis can break (fracture) with relatively minor injuries that normally would not cause…
