What is Rotator Cuff Tendinitis? Rotator cuff tendinitis/tendonitis is a condition that affects the tendons and muscles that help move your shoulder joint. Rotator cuff tendinitis is an inflammation of the connective tissues that support the shoulder to move. If you have tendinitis, it means that tendons get inflamed or irritated. Rotator cuff tendinitis is…
What is Monoplegia? Monoplegia is one type of paralysis which is mainly affected any one limb, mostly it affects the arm. The most common symptoms seen in monoplegic patients such as unable to move limbs, numbness, muscle weakness, and pain in the affected limb. Monoplegia is different from hemiplegia in hemiplegia There is paralysis of…
What are the knee-strengthening exercises? Health Benefits of knee strengthening exercises Knee-strengthening exercises variations Half squat Calf raises Hamstring curl Leg extensions Straight leg raises Side leg raises Prone leg raises Hamstring curls on a weight bench Step exercises Single-leg dip Sit to stands Quads exercise with roll Leg cross Lunges Hip Bridge Single leg…
What is Tendinitis? Tendinitis is an inflammation in the tendon. Tendon is the thick fibrous cords that attach muscle to the bone. It is also termed tendonitis. It is the connective tissue between muscles and bones. Normally, tendons are flexible yet tough so that they can stretch and withstand tension on it. It can be…
What is Periarthritis? Calcific periarthritis (perry-arth-ritus) is a condition that The crystals can rub against the tendons & muscles and can cause painful swelling around your joints. ‘Peri’ means that the swelling is around the joint, and not inside the joint itself. Calcium crystals happen naturally in the body & help make our bones &…
What is wheezing? What causes wheezing? Lungs Vocal cords Certain symptoms of this issue are: The digestive tract GERD: Chronic acid reflux can relax the decreased esophageal valve, causing wheezing. Allergies You should call 911 or your local emergency services if you start to experience anaphylaxis symptoms, such as: Heart conditions Lifestyle choices Smoking can:…
What is Mobilization for the Thoracic spine? Introduction to the Thoracic Spine What are the spine segments? Thoracic Spine ligaments of the thoracic spine costotransverse ligament Functions Anterior atlanto axial ligament Anterior longitudinal ligament animation posterior longitudinal ligament blood supply nerve supply muscle of the posterior longitudinal ligament variants of the posterior longitudinal ligament interspinous…
Description A Hill-Sachs deformity is an osseous defect or “dent” of the postero-supero-lateral humeral head that happens in alliance with anterior instability or dislocation of the glenohumeral joint. It was first explained by two different radiologists by the name HA Hill and MD Sachs in 1940. This deformity is brought about by an anterior shoulder…
What is a wrist muscle strain? Where is the wrist muscle located? Classification of wrist muscle strain Grade 1: Wrist muscle strain is classified as a minor injury. It happens when the wrist muscles or tendons are overstretched, but you do not lose mobility or strength.Grade 2: The strain is moderate tearing in the wrist…
