Muscle strain, also known as muscle pull or muscle tear, is a common injury that occurs when a muscle is overstretched or torn due to excessive force or repetitive use. This can happen as a result of sudden movements, such as lifting heavy objects or twisting, or as a result of overuse or repetitive strain…
What is pain? Pain is a complex and subjective experience that can be caused by a variety of stimuli, such as physical injury, disease, or emotional distress. Pain perception involves a series of processes that occur in the nervous system, including the transmission of signals from peripheral nerves to the spinal cord and brain, where…
The Sacroiliac Joint Examination is an important part to diagnose SI Joint Dysfunction where a Physical therapist performs various examination tests to rule out other related conditions. Background Clinically Relevant Anatomy Investigation Palpation of the sacroiliac joint Physiotherapy assessment (Special Tests) Sacroiliac Distraction Test Sacroiliac Compression Test Posterior Pelvic Pain Provocation Test Sacral Thrust Test…
Definition Pes cavus is a foot with an abnormally greater plantar longitudinal arch. Individuals who have this deformity will put too much weight and stress on the ball and heel of the foot while standing and/or walking. The spectrum of connected deformities observed with pes cavus involves clawing of the toes, posterior hind foot deformity…
What is a Spinal Muscular Atrophy? Spinal muscular atrophy is an inherited disease in which progressive muscle weakness and wasting (atrophy) are used for movement (skeletal muscles). It occurs due to a loss of specialized nerve cells (motor neurons) that control muscle movement. Progressive muscle weakness is seen as more severe that is closer to…
Definition Poliomyelitis or Polio is a virus infection of cranial nerve nuclei inside the brain stem or spinal cord that leads to temporary or permanent paralysis of muscles that they activate. The virus most usually affects children under 5 years of age. Way of transmission Epidemiology of poliovirus Polio is mainly caused by a virus…
The pain from a pinched nerve in the hip can be serious. You may have pain when you move, or you may walk with a shuffle. The pain can feel such as an ache, or it may burn or tingle. You may have numbness that can spread down your leg. A pinched nerve happens when…
Introduction A lumbar examination is an important part of Diagnosing a lumbar spine-related condition mainly Low back pain, slip disc, listhesis of the spine. Subjective Assessment Red flags Investigations X-Rays Angiography MRI Scans CT Scans Ultrasound Scans Objective Posture Scoliosis Clinically Relevant Anatomy What is Lordosis? Symptoms Clinically Relevant Anatomy Clinical presentation Examining Functional Tests…
Malnutrition is when a people’s diet does not give enough nutrients or the right balance for optimal health. Symptoms are different but frequently include weight loss, decreased appetite, tiredness, and irritability. What is malnutrition? Malnutrition is an imbalance in dietary intake. It happens when a person has too much or too little food or important…
Introduction A Wrist and Hand examination were done in a systematic way that helps to diagnose for treatment of Wrist and Hand related conditions. Subjective History Observation Boutonniere Deformity Swan Neck Deformity Wrist as well as Hand Osteoarthritis Dupuytren’s Contracture Hand Rheumatoid Arthritis Functional Tests Palpation Palpation of Hand Neurological Assessment Motion Testing Red Flags…
