Waddell Sign
Introduction The technique of Examination of Waddell signs include Waddell’s sign 8 clinical signs are isolated into 5 general classifications that incorporate Indications Precautions Evidence FAQs
Beighton score
Objective Disadvantages Etiology Clinical Use Components of a Beighton scale Left Right Passive dorsiflexion as well as hyperextension of the fifth MCP joint beyond 99 degrees 1 1 Passive apposition of a thumb to a flexor aspect of a forearm 1 1 Passive hyperextension of an elbow beyond 10° 1 1 Passive hyperextension of a…
Precordial Catch Syndrome: Heart Pain That Is Not Your Heart
Definition Precordial catch syndrome (Texidor’s Twinge) is a non-serious disease in which there are sharp stabbing pains in the chest. It is usual, but not identified cause of benign chest pain in children and adolescents. The pathophysiology of the syndrome is exactly not known. What Is Precordial Catch Syndrome? Epidemiology/Etiology Signs and symptoms of Precordial…
Shoulder Instability
What is Shoulder instability? Shoulder instability mostly occurs when the head of the upper arm bone is displaced from the shoulder joint socket. This causes loss of shoulder movement with pain and other related symptoms. What is the shoulder joint? The shoulder is a ball-and-socket type of joint that allows a wide range of movement….
Addison’s Disease
What is an Addison’s Disease? Addison’s disease is a chronic condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone. The adrenal glands, also called suprarenal glands are small, triangle-shaped glands that are located on top of each of the two kidneys. They are a function of the endocrine…
Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
What is a Cervical Degenerative Disc disease? Cervical degenerative disc disease is a condition in which gradual degeneration of the intervertebral disc due to age-related wear and tear which causes Neck pain with or without radiating arm pain. Degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine usually develops in aging people uniformly in terms of patient…
Lift – off sign test of a shoulder
Lift – off sign test of the shoulder is used by to doctor or therapist to examine the weakness of the subscapularis & tightness of the subscapularis. Introduction The Liftoff sign’s purpose How is the Liftoff sign performed? Changes to the Liftoff sign? How can this lift-off test be accurate? FAQs
Yergasons Test
Yergason’s test is a physical examination test used to check your biceps tendon, mainly the long head of the biceps tendon. The biceps muscle tendon connects your biceps muscle to the top of your shoulder joint. This test can also help to examine a tear in your transverse humeral ligament, SLAP tear, and biceps tendonitis….
Rebound Therapy
What is a Rebound Therapy? The word Rebound Therapy, when perfectly applied describes a specific methodology, assessment, and program of the utilization of trampolines to give scope for enhanced movement patterns, therapeutic positioning, exercise, and recreation for a great range of users with additional requirements. It is used to improve movement patterns and develop and…
Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
Objective SFMA vs. FMS Scoring FAQs