What is kyphosis? A normal spine, when viewed from behind appears staright, However, a spine Affected by kyphosis shows evidence of a forward curvature of the back bones (vertebrae) in the upper back area, giving an abnormality rounded or “humpback” appearance. Kyphosis is defined as a curvature of the spine measuring 50 degrees or greater […]
What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia, also called fibrositis,is a chronic,widespread pain in muscles and soft tissues surrounding the joins through out the body,accompained by fatigue. The disease is fairly common,affecting mostly females. Although its symptoms are similar to other joint diseases,such as arthritis fibromyalgia is actually a form of soft tissue or muscular rheumatism that causes […]
Different Types of Shoulder Problems Dislocation-The shoulder joint is the most frequently dislocated major joint of the body often caused by a significant force that separates the ball away from the joint’s socket (glenoid) Bursitis. Bursitis often occurs when tendinitis and impingement syndrome cause inflammation of the bursa sacs that protect the shoulder. Impingement syndrome- […]
What is Physical Activity Bodily movements produced by skeletal muscles that need energy expenditure. Why it’s Important? Improve our health Improve our quality of life Produce long term health benefits Types of Physical Activity Aerobic activities – Make our heart and lung functioning properly. Muscle strengthening activities – For Eg: Pushups and lifting weights, make […]
Definition A pain occurs in and around the knee joint.It affects people of all ages. Caused by 1.Knee joint itself. 2.Some conditions affecting the soft tissues,ligaments,tendons and bursae,(ie-surrounded the knee joint) Risk Factors for Knee Joint Pain 1.Excess weight. 2.Over use /Repetitive motions Eg- Jagging /long period of knee down) Knee Joint Pain May […]
A case of poly trauma. Patient was travelling in a bus where he was hit by a lorry on 26.06.2015.Patient C/O severe pain & inability to use both lower limbs. C/O inability to stand & walk. Patient was initially treated at Govt.Hospital near Vellore where he was treated conservatively with splints, analgesics & suturing of […]
Ulnar collateral ligament gets injured due to trauma or repeated actions or stress. Ulnar collateral ligament injury is very common in athletes mainly involved in tennis, badminton, javelin throwers, etc.. Fall on an out stretched hand can also lead to ulnar collateral ligament injury SYMPTOMS – Pain along the inner side of elbow – Associated […]
Sudeck’s osteodystrophy is a condition of intense burning pain, stiffness, swelling, and discoloration that most often affects the hand. Arms, legs, and feet can also be affected by sudeck’s osteodystrophy. This condition was previously known as Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), reflex sympathetic dystrophy, Sudeck’s atrophy, shoulder-hand syndrome, or causalgia. CLASSIFICATION There are two types: […]
DEFINITION It’s a kind of work related musculoskeletal disorder, which may include. (1) Muscles (2) Tendons (3) Nerves (4) Carpel tunnel syndrome (5) Thoracic outlet syndrome (6) Tension neck syndrome CAUSED BY Often affected due to overstrain (1) Repetitive strain (2) Repetitive motion injuries (3) Over use syndrome (4) Soft tissue disorder (5) musculoskeletal disorder […]
Chondromalacia is a condition where the cartilage of the under surface of the knee cap undergoes wear and tear. Chondromalacia in other terms is called as Runners Knee as it is very common in athletes who involve specially in running. However it may equally affect other individuals too. Chondromalacia can also occur in individuals with […]