Quadriceps muscle Anatomy
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The Quadriceps Muscles : The King of Muscular System

The quadriceps Muscle (The quadricep Femoris or Knee extensor Muscle) is a large muscle group that are located at the Front Of Thigh and the four muscles Group That Makes One of the Strongest Muscle Of The Lower Limb (located on the front of the thigh). The quadriceps femoris main function is a hip flexor…

What is spasticity in legs ?
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SPASTICITY IN LEG

What is Spasticity in legs? Causes of Spasticity in Leg : Symptoms of Spasticity in leg : Spasticity in the Leg mainly seen in flexor group of Muscles. eg. Calf and Hamstring muscle spasticity are most common. Trigger spasticity in leg : Spasticity in legs look like : Muscle spasticity feel like: Complications of Spasticity…

Spasticity

SPASTICITY TREATMENT :

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 Tightness
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Quadriceps muscle Tightness and Pain

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…

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TENSOR FASCIA LATA TIGHTNESS :

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…

Core exercise for Back pain
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Core exercise for Back Pain

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
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CALF MUSCLE TIGHTNESS AND PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENT

Calf muscle tightness is also known us TIGHT CALVES. Introduction: Anatomy of Calf Muscles : Gastrocnemius : Soleus : Function: Which are the Causes of Calf muscle tightness? Overuse of these muscles : Cramps : Muscle Strains : Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) : Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) : Equinus, or limited range of motion in…

Mallet toe
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MALLET TOE : PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENT

Introduction: Mallet toes are also classified into flexible or rigid mallet toe : How to Define mallet toes? Which are the Causes of Mallet toes ? In most cases the cause of mallet toe is not known, referred to as idiopathic. There are various factors that have been associated with an increased risk of mallet…

Claw toe
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CLAW TOE PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENT:

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…

Metatarsalgia
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Metatarsalgia: Physiotherapy Treatment

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 a painful…