INTRODUCTION: DEFINITION: ETIOLOGY: The presentation of myotonia can result from a diverse array of etiologies. The most common myotonic disorder is myotonic dystrophy type 1, resulting from a trinucleotide repeat on the dystrophia myotonica protein kinase (DMPK) gene that has varying protein consequences depending on the length of the repeat. The next most common disorders…
What is a Muscle Energy Technique (MET)? Muscle Energy Technique (MET) was developed by Fred L. Mitchell, Sr., D. O. This technique is classified as an active technique in which the patient voluntarily uses his muscles from a precisely controlled position in a specific direction, against a distinctly executed counter-force. MET may be used to…
Definition __Coccygodynia, sometimes referred to as coccydynia, coccalgia, coccygeal neuralgia or tailbone pain, is the term used to describe the symptoms of pain that occur in the region of the coccyx. __The pain is most commonly triggered in a sitting position, but may also occur when the individual changes from a sitting to standing position.Most…
Cervical stenosis Definition : Cervical stenosis is a narrowing of the cervical spinal canal. This narrowing of the spinal canal may result in compression of the spinal cord and/or the nerve roots and affect the function of the spinal cord or the nerve, which may cause symptoms associated with cervical radiculopathy or cervical myelopathy. Spinal stenosis…
What is thoracic degenerative disc disease ? Thoracic degenerative disc disease (TDDD) is a condition that causes the discs between the vertebrae in the upper part of the spine to wear out. It can cause pain, numbness, and other symptoms that affect movement. Thoracic degenerative disc disease is one of several types of degenerative disc…
What’s degenerative disc disease ? Degenerative disc disease is a condition in which the discs between two or more vertebrae begin to deteriorate. A disc is a soft cushion that sits between the bones of the spine where it acts as a shock absorber. As discs age, they can become less elastic and begin to…
What is intervertebral disc ? There are a total of 24 disks in the human spine. The disks are made of fibrocartilaginous material. The outside of the disk is made of a strong material called the annulus fibrosus. Inside this protective covering is a jelly-like substance known as mucoprotein gel. This interior is known as…
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…
What is a Combination Therapy? In general terms, combination therapy involves the simultaneous application of ultrasound (US) with electrical stimulation therapy. In Europe, Diadynamic Currents are frequently utilized, but in the UK, the US is most often combined with bipolar Interferential Therapy (IFT). it is suggested that: by combining US with IF, the advantages/effects of…
DEFINATION : it is a therapeutic techanique that consists in applying artificial magnetic fields on an affected part of the human body, controlling intensity and frequency. so we expose the affected body’s area to a magnetic field similar to the earth’s one, both with artificial magnetic fields we can get higher levels of frequency and…
