What is Tuberculosis? The three stages of TB (Tuberculosis) are: How common is tuberculosis? Are there different kinds of tuberculosis? What causes tuberculosis? How is tuberculosis spread? What are the signs and symptoms of tuberculosis? Those with active TB (tuberculosis) can show any of the following symptoms: Symptoms suggestive of TB (tuberculosis) involve: Extra-pulmonary TB…
What is sarcoid arthritis? Sarcoidosis is a heterogeneous multisystem granulomatous disease that primarily affects the lungs and lymphatic system, which is characterized by its pathological hallmark, the non-caseating granuloma.1 Arthritis is found in 15–25% of patients with sarcoidosis. Sarcoidosis can involve the joints, bones, and muscles. This causes a wide variety of musculoskeletal complications that…
What is a Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT)? The three major components of CIMT include the following- Defining CIMT- Types of constraint- Duration and timing of “traditional” and “modified” CI therapy program- Application of constraint-induced movement therapy- How does CIMT Work? Improvements in hand function are achieved by: Benefits of CIMT: Indication- Stroke Onset: Post-stroke…
What is the tibialis anterior? What is the function of the tibialis anterior? What causes tight tibialis anterior muscles? Health benefits of tibialis strengthening exercise Types of exercises to strengthen the tibialis anterior Seated Elastic Band Exercise Cuff Weight Exercise Isometric Exercise Seated Calf Stretch Seated Toe Raises Wall Toe Raises Heel Walk Single leg…
What is chondroplasty of the knee? Chondroplasty of the knee is a minimally invasive surgical procedure. This surgery is used to repair the damaged knee cartilage. Using arthroscopic technology, a surgeon removes damaged tissue from the joint and helps address any future problems. Removal of damaged tissue allows healthy cartilage to heal in its place….
Definition of muscle spasm- Arm Muscles Movement- Flexion- Extension- Abduction- Adduction- Causes of muscle spasm in Arm- Causes of muscle spasm- Other causes of Arm muscle spasms- Symptoms of Muscle Spasm In Arm- Diagnosis of Arm muscle spasm- Other tests- Blood tests- A creatine phosphokinase – MRI- CT SCAN- EMG- Treatment of Muscle Spasm In…
There are mainly two types of Scoliosis – functional scoliosis and structural scoliosis. To Differentiate between which type of scoliosis a patient is actually suffering from is useful in planning treatment. In this article, you learn what is the difference between functional and structural scoliosis. Definition of structural scoliosis when the patient’s spine actually has…
What is spinal cord injury? A spinal cord injury(SCI) is an injury to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal (cauda equina). It often causes permanent changes in motor, sensory and other body functions below the level of the injury. Many scientists are researching it, which will…
What are external as well as internal obliques muscle strengthening exercises? Health benefits by doing obliques muscles strengthening exercises There have different exercises to strengthen the oblique muscles Bird dog Heel-tap Side plank Side plank with a reach-under Cross-body mountain climber Bicycle crunch Standing core stabilizer Wide side crunch Standing knee tuck extension Walking lunge…
What is bronchiectasis? What is the difference between bronchiectasis and bronchitis? What are the types of bronchiectasis? Whom does bronchiectasis affect? How common is bronchiectasis? How does bronchiectasis affect my body? How mucus protects your body Epidemiology Clinically Relevant Anatomy Pathophysiology Medical History Objective Examination Is bronchiectasis a serious lung condition? What are the symptoms…
