Whiplash is an injury that takes place when sudden force or movement of the neck and spine, damaging bone, muscle, ligaments, and nerves. It is most common in motor vehicle crashes, but may also take place for other reasons. It is generally treatable and short-lived. Although, some individuals experience chronic effects like Neck pain for…
What is Wernicke’s aphasia? What are the symptoms of Wernicke’s aphasia? Concerning speech & comprehension, people with Wernicke’s aphasia may: Those with Wernicke’s aphasia may: What are the causes of Wernicke’s aphasia? Other conditions that may affect this area of the brain involve: How it is diagnosed? Some of the tasks may involve: Once diagnosed,…
Overview Pathophysiology What is a main Space-occupying lesion of the brain? Space-occupying lesion symptoms False localizing signs Temporal lobe Frontal lobe Parietal lobe Occipital lobe Cerebellopontine angle Midbrain Diagnosis Blood tests Biopsy X-ray CT and MRI Causes of the space-occupying lesions Differential diagnosis Treatment of Space occupying lesions of the Brain FAQ:
What Is Apraxia? What Is the various Between Apraxia of Speech and Aphasia? What Are the Symptoms of Apraxia of Speech? There are a variety of speech-related symptoms that can be associated with apraxia, involving: Childhood apraxia of speech rarely happens alone. It is sometimes accompanied by other language or cognitive deficits, which may cause:…
What is Contract-Relax Stretching? The neurophysiology behind contract-relax stretching Reciprocal inhibition Autogenic Inhibition How does contract-relax stretching differ from static stretching? The Gate Control Theory for contract-relax stretching Effect of the contract-relax stretching Effects of PNF Effects on Muscular Function Effects on ROM Conclusion FAQs
What is T4 syndrome? T4 syndrome is a condition in which sometimes nerve become pinched or irritated at the level of the fourth thoracic vertebra (T4), which leads to diffuge pain, tingling numbness, parasthesia in the arm, upper back and chest region. T4 syndrome is a diagnosis of exclusion when all other diagnoses do not…
What is childhood apraxia of speech? Difference between childhood apraxia of speech, developmental verbal dyspraxia, and developmental apraxia of speech How does childhood apraxia of speech affect? Children may be more such to have this condition if: How common is childhood apraxia of speech? How will childhood apraxia of speech harm my child? What causes…
Introduction Iliopsoas bursitis is characterized by distension of the iliopsoas muscles bursa due to synovial fluid and hypertrophic synovium. Clinically Relevant Anatomy What is iliopsoas bursitis? Symptoms of iliopsoas bursitis Causes of iliopsoas bursitis Diagnosing iliopsoas bursitis Complications of iliopsoas bursitis Differential Diagnosis Treatment of Iliopsoas Bursitis In many severe cases, a person seeks additional…
Introduction Pes planus/ pes planovalgus (or flat foot) is a foot deformity in which loss of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot, heel valgus deformity, and medial talar prominence are seen. This is frequently observed with the medial arch of the foot coming near (then typically expected) to the ground or making contact with…
Introduction The whirlpool bath is a huge tub that is filled with water. The body part that is to be treated is then positioned in the tub of water, and a tiny motor foments the water. While in the water, a person may move their body part to assist with working on the motion nearby…
