Introduction Fractures of the femoral shaft are the most common fracture of the lower extremity, frequently correlated with polytrauma, and can be life-threatening. They frequently cause by high-impact modes of injury such as road traffic accidents with sequelae of limb shortening and deformities if not managed adequately. Femoral shaft fractures can be classified with the Winquist and Hansen…
What is a Nausea? Nausea is a diffuse feeling of anxiety and pain, sometimes sensed as an impulse to vomit. While not discouraging, it can be a debilitating sign if extended and has been defined as placing pain in the chest, abdomen, or back of the throat. Nausea is a non-specific sign, which means that…
What is Isotonic exercise? Isotonic exercise is also called dynamic exercise. It is an exercise in which the force applied to muscle carries the same during the whole range of motion while the length of opposite side muscles alter as when we contract any muscle shortens against a continuous weight, for instance when we lift weights for…
What is Isometric exercise? Isometric exercise involves prolonged contractions of a specific group of muscles, sometimes referred to as static strengthing training. Simply described, an isometric exercise makes it necessary to involve muscles without causing them to move. Instead, you choose and maintain one position. For instance, the muscles are moving but not actively altering…
What is neurogenic shock? Neurogenic shock is a distributive type of shock resulting in hypotension which means low blood pressure, usually with bradycardia [ slowed heart rate ], generated by disturbance of autonomic nervous system pathways. It can happen after damage to the central nervous system, like spinal cord damage & traumatic brain damage. The…
What is Parasomnia? Parasomnia is a group of sleep disorders in which there is an abnormal movement, behaviors, emotions, perceptions, or dreams during sleep. These are involuntary or unwanted events that occur during sleep, which can cause disruptions in sleep patterns and interfere with the quality of sleep. If you experience parasomnia, you might act…
Kyphosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine in which the upper spine goes forward rounding curvature, You can only reduce it by exercise. Exercise is a very important part of your overall treatment that helps to correct your curvature naturally, reduces pain and other related symptoms, and also strengthens your weak Back muscles, and…
Description The transverse ligament stress test is a diagnostic test used to assess the integrity of the transverse ligament in the cervical spine. The test is often performed by healthcare professionals, such as physical therapists or physicians, to evaluate patients who may have suffered a neck injury or have a condition that affects the stability…
What is Steppage Gait? Steppage gait is a type of abnormal gait or walking pattern that is characterized by an exaggerated lifting of the foot and toes during the swing phase of walking. It is also known as drop foot gait or foot drop gait. During normal walking, the foot is lifted and the toes…
What is Antalgic gait? Antalgic gait is a medical term used to describe a limp or altered walking pattern that is caused by pain in the leg or foot. When a person experiences pain in one of their lower limbs, they may try to avoid putting pressure on that limb when walking, which can result…
