What is Hamstring Strain? A hamstring strain also called a pulled hamstring occurs when one or more of these muscles gets over-stretched and leads to tear. Hamstring strains can be mild, with less pain and related symptom’s and short recovery time. Or, they can be moderate to severe and need surgery and require rest and…
A Colle’s fracture is a type of fracture of the distal forearm in which the broken end of the radius is bent backwards. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, deformity, and bruising. Complications may include damage to the median nerve. It typically occurs as a result of a fall on an outstretched hand. Other names: Colle’s…
What is Achilles Tendinitis? Causes of Achilles tendinitis: Symptoms of Achilles tendonitis: Diagnosing in Achilles tendonitis: Thompson Test : Differential Diagnoses in Achilles Tendinitis: Other conditions that may be considered include: Treatment Achilles tendonitis: Your doctor might suggest: Rest : Ice: Compression : Elevation : Surgical Treatment : One surgical method is called open repair:…
Juvenile arthritis (JA) is not a disease in itself. Also known as pediatric rheumatic disease, JA is an umbrella term used to describe the many autoimmune and inflammatory conditions or pediatric rheumatic diseases that can develop in children under the age of 16. Juvenile arthritis affects nearly 300,000 children in the United States. Although the…
What is SI Joint dysfunction The SI Joint, also known as the sacroiliac joint, is a joint in the pelvis that connects the sacrum (the triangular bone at the base of the spine) to the pelvis. SI Joint Dysfunction is when there is abnormal wear and tear in this joint, causing inflammation and pain in…
What is a Borderline personality disorder (BPD)? Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental illness that is part of the group of mental illnesses called personality disorders. Like other personality disorders, it is characterized by a consistent pattern of thinking, feeling, and interacting with others and with the world that tends to result in significant…
WHAT IS PANIC DISORDER? A panic attack can happen anywhere, at any time. You may feel terrified and overwhelmed, even though you’re not in any danger. If this kind of random event has happened to you at least twice, and you constantly worry and change your routine to keep from having one, you might have…
Flat feet (also called pes planus or fallen arches) is a postural deformity in which the arches of the foot collapse, with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact with the ground. Flat feet (also called pes planus or fallen arches) is a postural deformity in which the arches of…
Limb Length Discrepancy : Limb length discrepancy is a difference between the lengths of the arms or legs. Except in extreme cases, differences in arm length do not usually impact how the arms function and do not require treatment. For this reason, this article focuses on differences in leg length. A discrepancy in leg length will…
What is a Autism? Autism is a complex neuro behavioral condition that includes impairments in social interaction and developmental language and communication skills combined with rigid, repetitive behaviors. Because of the range of symptoms, this condition is now called autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Symptoms of Autism: Autism’s core symptoms are 1> social communication challenges and…
