What is metatarsalgia? Metatarsalgia is a condition in which the ball of your foot becomes painful and inflamed. You might develop it if you participate in activities that involve running and jumping. There are other causes as well, including foot deformities and shoes that are too tight or too loose. Defination: Metatarsalgia is a painful…
Definition: Lumbarization is a condition in which the first segment of the sacrum fails to fuse with the second segment so that it appears to be part of the lumbar vertebrae. Related Anatomy: The human spine is composed of vertebrae namely, cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral and the coccyx at the lower end. There are 5…
Introduction: Definition: Reflex arc can be: Types of Reflexes: 1)Superficial Reflex2)Deep Reflex3)Abnormal Reflex -Pathological reflex -Other Reflex 1) Superficial reflexes: 2) Deep reflexes:- 3) Abnormal Reflexes (Pathologic Reflexes): 4) Other Reflexes: Significance of reflexes in Physiotherapy: Superficial reflexes: Deep reflex: Abnormal Reflexes (Pathologic Reflexes): Other Reflexes: Infant Reflexes: Motor reflex:-
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome is a condition that involves pressure or stretching of the ulnar nerve (also known as the “funny bone” nerve), which can cause numbness or tingling in the ring and small fingers, pain in the forearm, and/or weakness in the hand. When Ulnar nerve passes through “funny bone” in the elbow creates sometimes…
PRICE Principle Introduction Goal of PRICE principle PRICE Means Use of PRICE principle P-PROTECTION : P-PROTECTION :Protection Means preventing the injured area from suffering pain and further damage . So Protection is most important for prevent damage . REST : So rest is importance for healing the tissue . I – ICE : So Ice…
Introduction: Osteoporosis is defined as low bone mineral density caused by altered bone micro-structure ultimately predisposing patients to low-impact, fragility fractures. Normal bone is composed of protein, collagen, and calcium, all of which give bone its strength. Bones that are affected by osteoporosis can break (fracture) with relatively minor injuries that normally would not cause…
RISE VS MICE Principle Introduction RICE VS MICE Both are important for after injury on a primary basis. Meaning of RICE VS MICE RICE Means MICE Means : Difference between RICE VS MICE So the difference between RICE VS MICE is Rest or Motion. Rest means no movement of the joint after injury or Motion…
Definition: Cervicogenic Headache (CGH) is a chronic headache that arises from the atlanto-occipital and upper cervical joints and is seen in one or more regions of the head, Neck, and/or face. Introduction: Cervicogenic headaches can mimic migraines, so it may be difficult to distinguish a cervicogenic headache from a migraine headache. The primary difference is that…
MICE Principle Introduction Meaning of MICE How to Use MICE Principle? M – MOTION So between rest and normal motion use the M of MICE. I – ICE : So ice is important for reduce pain and swelling. C – COMPRESSION : So compression is important for reduce bleeding, swelling. E -ELEVATION So elevation is…
INTRODUCTION Tardy ulnar nerve palsy is a chronic clinical condition characterized by a delayed onset ulnar neuropathyafter an injury to the elbow. In 1878, Panas first described what is now often called tardy ulnar palsy, in which either prior trauma or osteoarthritis gradually caused damage to the ulnar nerve. Additional cases were reported over the…
