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Plank exercise

Introduction: Which muscles are involved in basic plank: Health benefits of doing plank exercise: The followings are the health benefits of doing plank exercises: Different variations of plank exercise: Standard Plank: How to perform standard plank video: Forearm plank: Knee plank: Side plank: Side Plank Crunch: Plank With Hip Dip: Plank With Alternating Arm Raise:…

paraplegia
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Paraplegia

How is it various from other forms of paralysis? Other forms of paralysis involve: What is paraplegia? There are also two important ways that paraplegia can happen, complete and incomplete: There are also two important ways that paralyzed muscles act in paraplegia: How does the location of a problem harm paraplegia? Paraplegia can occur with…

tuberculosis
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Tuberculosis

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…

Sarcoid Arthritis
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Sarcoid Arthritis

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…

Constraint Induced Movement Therapy

Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT)

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…

Anterior Tibialis Muscle Pain
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Tibialis anterior strengthening exercise

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…

Chondroplasty of knee

Chondroplasty of knee

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….

Arm muscle pain

Muscle Spasm In Arm

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…

structural vs functional scoliosis
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Structural vs Functional Scoliosis: What is the Difference?

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…