DEFINATION Biofeedback is a technique you can use to learn to control some of your body’s functions, such as your heart rate. During biofeedback, you’re connected to electrical sensors that help you receive information about your body. This feedback helps you make subtle changes in your body, such as relaxing certain muscles, to achieve the…
The Rotator Cuff (RC) is a common name for the group of 4 distinct muscles and their tendons, which provide strength and stability during motion to the shoulder complex. They are also referred to as the SITS muscle, with reference to the first letter of their names (Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus,Teres minor, and Subscapularis, respectfully). The muscles…
What is a Claw Hand Deformity? Claw hand deformity, also known as clawing of the hand or claw hand syndrome, is a condition characterized by the abnormal positioning of the fingers and hand, resulting in a claw-like appearance. This deformity is usually caused by the imbalance or dysfunction of muscles and tendons in the hand. The…
DEFINATION : CLASSIFICATION of OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA : 1.) type I 2.) Type II 3.) Type III 4.) Type IV Variable but usually milder course; normal or near-normal lifespan Mild to moderate skeletal fragility and osteoporosis (more severe than type I) CAUSE OF OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA :- DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS: The differential diagnosis for osteogenesis imperfecta can be…
DEFINATION OF PES ANSERINE BURSITIS : Pes Anserine bursitis, also known as intertendinous bursa, is an inflammatory condition of bursa of the conjoined insertion of the sartorius, gracilis and semitendinosus. We can locate this at the proximal medial aspect of the Knee, two inches below the medial knee joint line between the pes anserinus tendons….
INTRODUCTION : HOW TO PERFORM BRANDT DAROFF EXERCISE ? To do the Brandt-Daroff exercises, follow these steps: Try to do one set of the Brandt-Daroff exercises in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Each set, with its five repetitions, should take about 10 minutes. To get results, try to do this for 14 days after having…
DEFINATION : INTRODUCTION : a) Turn your head 45 degrees horizontally toward the unaffected ear. b) Then tilt 105 degrees so that you are lying on the side of the affected ear with your head hanging and your nose pointed upward. After dizziness stops, hold this position for 5 minutes. c) Then move quickly via…
DEFINATION : INTRODUCTION : STEPS OF THE EPLEY MANEUVER CARRIED OUT BY A DOCTOR : When a doctor carries out the Epley maneuver, they will perform the following steps: STEPS OF THE EPLEY MANEUVER CARRIED OUT AT HOME : A person experiencing BPPV symptoms can follow these steps to gain relief at home: WHEN TO…
DEFINATION: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo, which is a symptom of the condition. Though not fully understood, BPPV is thought to arise due to the displacement of otoconia (small crystals of calcium carbonate) from the maculae of the inner ear into the fluid-filled semicircular canals. These semicircular canals…
Calcaneal Spur Sometimes Also Called Heel Spur is Commonly Seen In Back Side Of Heel, in Which Heel Bone Become Pain, Swelling And Outgrouth Of Bone Seen Also Called Calcification Of Bone. X-Ray Examination is Key Diagnostic Used By Almost All Doctor. Medical And Physiotherapy Treatment Are Useful. DEFINATION : A calcaneal spur, or commonly…
