What is an Anterior Knee Pain? Anterior knee pain, also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome, is a common condition characterized by pain and discomfort in the front of the knee. It primarily affects the area where the kneecap (patella) rests on the thigh bone (femur). This condition is often seen in physically active individuals, such…
Introduction: Hip subluxation refers to a partial or incomplete dislocation of the hip joint. In a healthy hip joint, the ball-shaped head of the femur (thigh bone) fits securely into the socket of the pelvis called the acetabulum. However, in cases of subluxation, the femoral head partially slips out of the acetabulum, causing instability and…
Botulism (Clostridium Botulinum) What is botulism (Clostridium botulinum)? What happens if you get Clostridium botulinum? Foodborne botulism Other sources of foodborne botulism involve: Infant botulism Wound botulism Iatrogenic botulism Adult intestinal toxemia botulism How common is botulism? What are the signs or symptoms of botulism (Clostridium botulinum)? Symptoms of infant botulism can involve: Symptoms involve:…
Shoulder flexion and extension refer to movements of the shoulder joint that involve raising and lowering the arm in front of or behind the body, respectively. Shoulder Flexion What is shoulder flexion? Shoulder flexion refers to the movement of the shoulder joint that involves raising the arm forward and upward in front of the body….
Description Headache is a very common condition that most people will experience several times in their life. The primary sign of a headache is a pain in the head or face. There are too many types of headaches and tension headaches are the most common. Although most headaches are not dangerous, some headaches can be…
Introduction Intermittent claudication is a medical condition characterized by pain and cramping in the legs during physical activity, such as walking or exercising. It occurs as a result of reduced blood flow to the muscles in the legs, usually due to narrowed or blocked arteries. Typically, it’s a sign of major health issues and consequences…
Introduction Lunges are a popular exercise that targets multiple muscles in your lower body, including your quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes. They are functional movement that mimics everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, and getting up from a seated position. Incorporating lunges into your workout routine can help improve lower body strength, stability, and balance. Lunges…
The Elbow Plica Impingement Test, also known as the Elbow Flexion Test or the Plica Syndrome Test, is a physical examination technique used to assess for the presence of plica syndrome in the elbow. Plica syndrome refers to the irritation or inflammation of the synovial folds or plicae within a joint, leading to pain and…
Introduction The Prone Instability Test (PIT) is a clinical assessment used to evaluate the presence of instability in the lumbar spine. It is primarily used by healthcare professionals, such as physical therapists and chiropractors, to assess patients with low back pain. The Prone Instability test is an orthopedic test used to evaluate radiographic lumbar instability,…
