Dynamometer
Dynamometer
Dynamometer
The waxy chemical known as cholesterol is present in your blood’s fat cells. Your blood arteries produce fatty deposits when your cholesterol level is high. Blood cannot move as easily via your veins to your arteries because of these deposits. High cholesterol increases your risk of having a heart attack and may result in a…
Introduction A cervical spine fracture, also known as a broken neck, is a severe injury involving the bones in the neck region. The cervical spine consists of seven vertebrae (C1 to C7) that provide support and protection for the spinal cord. When one or more of these vertebrae are fractured, it can lead to serious…
Description The palmar interossei are the hand’s tiny, unipennate intrinsic muscles. They, together with the dorsal interossei muscles, occupy the spaces between the metacarpal bones and are located on the palmar surface of the hand.The palmar interossei are four muscles that connect to the first, second, fourth, and fifth fingers. On the third finger, there…
Introduction Subtalar osteoarthritis is usually secondary to a chronic ankle sprain or injuries, and that seriously affects the feature of related life of patients. As many as 78% of chronic ankle instability patients progress with post-traumatic ankle osteoarthritis. The subtalar joint mention to the joint between the talus and the calcaneus. It is a complex…
What is the importance of the Sweater Finger Sign test? This sweater finger sign is used to determine whether the Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendon has ruptured or is still intact. Relevant Anatomy: Sweater Finger Sign exam Patient Position: The patient is in a seated position during the exam. The Sweater Finger Sign test is performed…
Manual muscle testing of the neck involves assessing the strength and function of the muscles that control movements of the neck. It is commonly performed by healthcare professionals, such as physical therapists or chiropractors, to evaluate muscle imbalances, weakness, or injuries in the neck region. Capital extension Testing muscles Patient’s position For grades 4 and…
OS trigonum syndrome, also known as posterior ankle impingement syndrome, is a condition characterized by pain and inflammation in the back of the ankle. It is caused by the presence of an extra bone called the os trigonum, which is located behind the talus bone in the foot. Three bones make up the actual ankle…
Tibial tubercle osteotomy (TTO) is a surgical procedure performed on the tibia bone in the lower leg. It involves making a controlled cut in the tibial tubercle, which is the bony prominence located on the front of the tibia, just below the knee joint. The tibial tubercle is the attachment site for the patellar tendon,…
What is a Geriatric Disease? Geriatric diseases, also known as age-related diseases or geriatric syndromes, refer to a group of health conditions that are commonly associated with aging. As individuals grow older, their bodies undergo various physiological changes, and these changes can increase the risk of developing certain diseases or conditions. Geriatric diseases often have…