Definition/Description Aquatic therapy, also known as water therapy or hydrotherapy, is a specialized form of physical therapy that takes place in a pool or other water-based environment. It utilizes the unique properties of water to facilitate rehabilitation, relieve pain, and promote overall well-being. Water provides a buoyant and supportive medium that reduces the impact on…
Description Vaughan Jackson Syndrome, also known as extensor tendon rupture, is a known complication of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Rheumatoid arthritis is indeed an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation in the joints, leading to pain, swelling, and joint damage. In some cases, this inflammation can extend to the tendons, causing weakening and degenerative changes. In…
Introduction Exercise for Retrocalcaneal Bursitis is an important part of your overall treatment program that helps to improve the function of the heel muscles, relieve pain and keep your walking pain-free. Retrocalcaneal bursitis(itis= inflammation) is a medical condition that reasons heel pain. It can be a weakening problem that makes walking and your daily activities…
The common and excruciating condition known as bicep tendonitis damages the shoulder joint and reduces its range of motion. You might experience pain, oedema, and stiffness if you have bicep tendonitis, especially at night. Bicep tendonitis can make it difficult to sleep, but there are ways to lessen pain and improve the quality of your…
What is the Discectomy procedure? A Discectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove the injured portion of a disc from the spine that has its soft interior protruding through the outer, more robust layer. A herniated disc can aggravate or press on near nerves. A series of bones known as vertebrae make up your…
pelvic bone
Rehabilitation plays a crucial role in the management of biceps tendonitis, aiming to reduce pain, promote healing, restore strength and flexibility, and prevent future injury. What is Biceps Tendonitis? Inflammation of the biceps tendon sheath (lining) or strain on the upper biceps tendon is the two main causes of proximal biceps tendonitis and tenosynovitis, which…
What is a Supinator Syndrome? Supinator syndrome, also known as posterior interosseous nerve syndrome, is a condition characterized by compression or irritation of the posterior interosseous nerve as it passes through the supinator muscle of the forearm. The supinator muscle is responsible for turning the forearm from pronation (palm down) to supination (palm up). When…
lower limb bones
What is a Gibbus Deformity? Gibbus deformity, also known as kyphotic deformity, is a spinal condition characterized by an abnormal, sharp angulation of the spine. It results in a hunchback appearance where the upper back becomes excessively rounded. This deformity is most commonly associated with tuberculosis of the spine, also known as Pott’s disease, although…
