What is emphysema? Emphysema is a lung situation that causes shortness of breath. In people with emphysema, the air pouch in the lungs (alveoli) is damaged. Over time, the inner walls of the air pouch weaken and rupture — creating larger air spaces instead of many small ones. This decreases the surface area of the…
What is a Scapular dyskinesia? Scapular dyskinesia is an alteration of normal static or dynamic position or motion of the scapula during coupled scapulo-humeral movements that alter the scapulohumeral rhythm Scapular Dyskinesia is attributed to the loss of normal scapular mechanics, motion, and physiology. Scapular winging is a clinical observation where any part of the…
What is a Forward head posture? Forward head posture, sometimes called “Scholar’s Neck”, “Text Neck”, “Wearsie Neck”,” or “Reading Neck”, refers to a posture where the head appears to be positioned in the frontline of the body area. Forward head posture is considered the most common postural deformity, affecting between 66% and 90% of the…
What is acute bronchitis? Bronchitis is inflammation of the breathing tubes. These airways are also called bronchi. This inflammation causes increased mucus production and another change. Although there are several various types of bronchitis, the most common are acute and chronic. Acute bronchitis may be called a chest cold. Most symptoms of acute bronchitis last…
Back muscle tightness makes it difficult to bend forward or Backward and makes your day-to-day activity limited, Back Stretching Exercise helps to recover from it. The back muscles are the main structural support for the trunk (torso). These muscles help you move the body, including the head, neck, shoulders, arms & legs. The back muscles…
What is serratus anterior stretch? The serratus anterior is also known as a boxer’s muscle. This is situated along the upper sides of the rib cage, 1st to 8th or 9th ribs & scapulae. This is fan shape muscle. A serratus anterior is facilitated the movement necessary to throw the punch. A serratus anterior performs…
Introduction The Fibularis tertius muscle, also known as peroneus tertius, is situated on the lower lateral aspect of the leg. It is a portion of the leg’s anterior, or extensor, compartment, together with 3 additional muscles; extensor digitorum longus, extensor hallucis longus & tibialis anterior. They are responsible for ankle dorsiflexion. Fibularis tertius extends from…
Key facts Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the 3rd leading cause of death worldwide, causing 3.23 million deaths in 2019. Nearly 90% of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and COPD deaths in those under 70 years of age happen in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Early diagnosis & treatment, involving smoking cessation support, is needed…
What is polymyositis? Polymyositis is an inflammatory muscle disease that causes muscle weakness. Myositis means inflammation of the muscle. Commonly, polymyositis affects the muscles that are closest to the trunk of the body. Eventually, people with polymyositis have trouble when rising from the sitting position, climbing stairs, lifting objects, or reaching overhead. In certain cases,…
