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Some of the problems we have with our feet may be related to the fact that we keep them locked up in shoes all the time. Our feet are adapted for reacting to the surface of the ground and gripping and exercising the muscles as we cope with varying situations underfoot. written by David Ravech Ravech
The foot's design is complex and specialised to manage the forces generated by bearing the weight of the body and by the need to propel the body in gait. The talus is at the apex of the main longitudinal foot arch and is held firmly by the ankle mortise. written by David Ravech Ravech
Neck pain syndromes cause alterations in the ability to do functional activities and can exhibit complex limits and changes of cervical use and movement. However, biological factors should not be considered in isolation as the incidence and the ongoing maintenance of painful neck syndromes also includes factors to do with a person's psychology. written by David Ravech Ravech
The arms and legs can exhibit alterations in their sensory reactions even though those regions have no reported symptoms, in response to a neck pain problem or a neck injury. If the area being tested exhibits an abnormally elevated pain response to a stimulus which would be typically painful anyhow this is termed hyperalgesia. written by David Ravech Ravech
People with neck pain syndromes may present with a large variability in their disability and pain. Very small amounts of pain and very little disability may be present in some whilst others report the opposite with high disability and pain. The pathologies and the nerve mechanisms which exist in these cases are likely to be different in different neck problems. written by David Ravech Ravech
Meralgia paraesthetica is a pain syndrome and one of many different ones potentially presenting to a physiotherapist or doctor for diagnosis and treatment. The typical symptoms are numbness, pins and needles and pain in the lateral and anterior parts of the thigh. written by David Ravech Ravech
Injuries to the groin are very frequent in many different sports, typically those where an inward movement of the hip with some force is a common action. This injury is more common in sports such as football (soccer), ice skating and hockey. Up to 5 percent of all musculoskeletal injuries in football may be of the groin area. written by David Ravech Ravech
Foot pain in the forefoot, which can be an annoying and persistent pain in the frontal foot region, is medically known as metatarsalgia due to the metatarsal region being the main area of pain. Metatarsalgia is not a specific condition but rather a symptom of some other condition. written by David Ravech Ravech
Conservative management of shoulder dislocations is not a matter of universal agreement in the field of orthopaedics, typical treatment being immobilisation in a sling from 1-6 weeks. A waist strap to keep the arm immobile in by the abdomen may be used but is often not. written by David Ravech Ravech
A joint dislocates when the two parts of the joint, usually sitting in close contact with each other, are torn apart and then remain apart without being in the close relationship they were anymore. Surrounding a joint is a bag of ligamentous tissue called the joint capsule which is torn when the joint surfaces are forcibly moved past each other. written by David Ravech Ravech
Compartment syndrome occurs when excessive pressure develops in one of the body's compartments, exceeding the arterial pressure entering the compartment and so preventing blood from flowing in to supply the tissues. This can cause severe problems including great pain and tissue death if it is not treated quickly. written by David Ravech Ravech
Stress fractures are a common occurrence particularly in sporting endeavours and in recruits in the armed services, with overuse of the lower limbs a common theme. The lower leg is the most frequently affected area but other parts, even the arms, can be affected. written by David Ravech Ravech
Physiotherapists are in greater demand at present than they ever have been before in the modern management of health. There is increasing evidence of the efficacy of physiotherapy in a variety of pathologies and conditions, with exercise in the forefront. written by David Ravech Ravech
Diagnosis is relatively straightforward as most patients will have peripheral vascular disease and will have had considerable treatment for it already. As the small blood vessels block off gradually the toes can develop gangrene and ulcers on the pressure areas, which permits bacterial invasion leading eventually to bony infection. written by David Ravech Ravech
The amputation of a leg is a major happening for a person and represents an upheaval in their life, with psychological problems added to the difficulties of learning the rehabilitation, the management of the new prosthesis, and the relearning of ambulation. The surgeon's plan will be to manage the process to allow the patient early access to rehabilitation, reduce their energy requirements in walking to the minimum and allow them to manage the prosthesis successfully. written by David Ravech Ravech
An acute wry neck is a condition characterised by sudden onset of severe neck pain accompanied by an involuntary contraction of the neck muscles which leads to an abnormal head posture being maintained. The abnormal posture or torticollis is a symptom of the underlying process and can have a number of causes, but the cause discussed in this article is acute mechanical neck pain leading to an acquired torticollis. written by David Ravech Ravech
The wrist-hand complex is a highly complicated tool which allows for the precise use of the hand and its very important role in human function, with the wrist a vital link in this process. written by David Ravech Ravech
If knee control is not precise and the knee moves in unplanned ways such as laterally when it shouldn't, then the menisci (cartilages) within the knee will suffer increased stresses. written by David Ravech Ravech
The knee can be catapulted into a painful condition by a traumatic event or injury, often minor, which sets off the process. It does not take a large injury to start up swelling within the joint and the knee is sensitive to the presence of any amounts of fluid within it. written by David Ravech Ravech
The inward rotation of the femur which occurs as the knee comes close to its locking position of extension is not large but very important to knee function, making the knee much more complex than a simple hinge joint. written by Rebecca Brown
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease that causes muscles pain and fatigue. The disease adversely affects the quality of life and the person suffering undergoes severe pain. written by Rebecca Brown
Fibromyalgia has become a common disease nowadays; millions of people in the US are now getting affected from this incurable disease. written by Rebecca Brown
Fibromyalgia is a sort of syndrome of widespread pain from top to toes, sleeplessness, fatigue, and joint stiffness. It causes pain almost in every parts of the body, including muscles, connective tissues, and joint tissues. written by David Ravech Ravech
The knee, like the elbow to some extent, is a hinge joint but not a simple one. The lower part of the thigh bone expands into the femoral condyles and the upper shin bone likewise expands into the tibial condyles, the junction of these two enlarged areas forming the knee joint. written by David Ravech Ravech
The effect on the function of the hip joint of a difference in the length of the legs has been mentioned previously in an article in this series. The longer of the two legs will attempt to keep the head level by flexing slightly at the hip and knee, leading to a lack of movement into extension of the hip as we walk. Rotation of the hip and pelvis is required to achieve a more normal gait pattern if extension is not fully achievable. written by David Ravech Ravech
Small movements which allow a glide and a slide inside a joint are essential for the normal use of the joint but cannot be done in isolation, occurring with other movements. These are called accessory movements and their presence is vital to joint function, a reduction in available range or a pain problem resulting if they are lost or reduced. written by Rebecca Brown
Fibromyalgia is one of those incurable diseases which are affecting millions of people now-a-days. The disease is more common among women rather than men and it has been observed that the peak incident happens in between the ages of 25 and 60. written by David Ravech Ravech
The trunk and the legs are linked mechanically at the large ball and socket joints of the hips. The acetabulum, the large curved and deep hip socket with a cartilage rim, tidily covers the similarly shaped femoral head, the ball at the top of the thigh bone. This is a steady joint with deep structure and strong stabilisers. written by David Ravech Ravech
The large bulk of the bodys joints, including the elbow, are competent of producing what are known as accessory actions, small sliding and gliding movements happening inside a joint which a person cannot execute on their own. written by David Ravech Ravech
The elbow is the middle joint of the arm and divides it up into two suitable halves, looking initially simply like a backwards and forwards hinge. On closer inspection the elbow shows itself to be a extraordinarily clever and multi-talented joint. << previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 next page>> |
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