Coma
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Coma

What is Coma? Causes of Coma Many types of problems can cause a coma. Some examples are: Types of Coma Types of coma can include: Complications of Coma Signs & Symptoms of Coma The signs and symptoms of a coma generally include: Diagnosis Evaluation Then’s an example of a simple 5-point scale: 1 = Fully…

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30 Best Quadriceps Strengthening Exercises

Introduction What are Quadriceps strengthening exercises? Some health benefits of doing quadriceps strengthening exercise There are different exercises to strengthen the quadriceps muscles Static Quadriceps exercise Straight Leg Raises Short Arc Quads Wall Slides Goblet Squat Eccentric Squat exercise Terminal Knee Extension Body weight squat Wall Squat with Leg Raise Walking lunge Step-up Kneeling Leg…

Pseudogout
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Pseudogout

What is Pseudogout? The ‘pseudogout syndrome’ was first explained by Kohn & colleagues in 1962 & accurately depicts acute attacks of synovitis induced by calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) crystals. Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate is a type of arthritis that is painful & starts suddenly in one or more of the joints. Episodes can present for days…

nail patella syndrome
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Nail patella syndrome

Nail patella syndrome is a rare genetic condition that may cause problems with the nails, bones, and kidneys. Symptoms of nail-patella syndrome Almost every people with nail-patella syndrome has abnormal nails, and so many people also have problems with their kneecaps (patellae), elbows, and pelvis. Some of the problems will be obvious from birth, but…

passive-shoulder-abduction
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How Is a Rotator Cuff Injury Diagnosed?

To Diagnosed Rotator cuff injury, Your Doctor or Physical therapist may use various functional tests during a physical exam to diagnose your injury. Few of these tests directly shows a rotator cuff tear and other test help to rule out similar injuries like nerve impingement or labrum tear. To verify, a doctor may also prescribe…

swimmer shoulder
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Swimmer’s Shoulder

What is a swimmer’s shoulder? Swimmer’s shoulder is sometimes named shoulder impingement, subacromial impingement, or painful arc syndrome. It is a condition where swimmers often exacerbate their shoulders in which structures in the shoulder rub and pinch against one another while they swim due to the constant joint rotation. One of the most complicated joints…

Supraspinatus tendonitis
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Supraspinatus tendonitis

What is supraspinatus tendonitis? Supraspinatus tendonitis is a common problem present in the shoulder, also known as “Shoulder Impingement Syndrome” or “Painful Arc Syndrome”. The supraspinatus muscle is a soft tissue structure present in the shoulder that is part of the rotator cuff muscles; this also includes the subscapularis, teres minor, and infraspinatus muscles. It…