Introduction Definition Purpose Aggravates all gait issues, especially those with vestibular roots Technique A normal gait has a constant, smooth, rhythm. Ataxia Signs / Significance of the tandem gait Neurological testing Uses Anomalies of the tandem gait FAQ
Introduction Exercise can play a crucial role in managing thoracic outlet syndrome. The most appropriate exercises for thoracic outlet syndrome generally aim to improve posture, strengthen the muscles around the shoulder girdle, stretch tight muscles, and enhance overall flexibility. The ribcage is the ring formed by the upper ribs, just below the collarbone. Thoracic outlet…
Introduction Physiotherapists mostly prescribe the movement or motion of joints and exercise to improve mobility and function. Exercise is maintaining your whole body’s strength, mobility, and flexibility. The physiotherapy field teaches you lots of exercise according to your condition (Conditions such as low back pain, ankle sprain, frozen shoulder, muscle sprain, and muscle weakness,). Benefits…
What is The Lumbar Spine Injury? Injuries to the lumbar spine are acute yet not life-threatening. Early treatment is the most main to the prognosis. The lumbar spine is found in the lower back under the thoracic and cervical divisions of the spine. It involves 5 (five) vertebrae known as L1 – L5. These lumbar…
What is a Golfer’s Elbow Test? The golfer’s elbow test is a simple physical examination that helps diagnose medial epicondylitis, commonly known as golfer’s elbow. This condition involves inflammation and pain in the tendons that attach to the bony bump on the inside of the elbow. If the person experiences pain along the inside of…
Exercise is a great option to strengthen your weak knee. Strengthening & stretching exercises of the Knee Muscles keep your knee powerful and flexible. Introduction: Knees deteriorate with aging naturally. The knees may weaken from overuse as well. Maintaining their strength through exercise is crucial for healthy knees. In order to keep your knee strong,…
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….
