Introduction- Myasthenia gravis is a condition affecting the neuromuscular junction. It is a relatively rare,also an auto immune disease. It is caused by antibodies blocking acetyl choline receptors. Thus it inhibits its effects. It manifests as a generalized muscle weakness,…
Background- The ABI or ankle brachial index is a non invasive tool to assess the presence of peripheral arterial disease. It assesses the severity of arterial insufficiency during ambulation. How to measure ? The ankle-brachial index ABI is measured by…
Introduction- Flat foot is the loss of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot. It is also called as pes planus. At birth we all have flat feet, arches develop around 3 years of age. Flat feet is of two…
Background- Cervicogenic headache is a chronic headache originating from the upper cervical joints. It is however perceived in regions of the head and/or face. The main symptoms of a cervicogenic headache are unilateral pain, arm pain, reduced neck motion , and…
Introduction- Cervical spondylosis represents progressive degenerative changes that affect all the components of the cervical spine Symptoms manifest as neck pain and stiffness and radicular symptoms may occur when there is compression of neural structures. Neck pain is the second…
Introduction- Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men after skin cancer. It affects the prostate gland and is also the second leading cancer-related cause of death in men. Clinical Presentation Clinical signs are as follows- Urinary…
Text neck syndrome Text neck refers to the posture formed by leaning forward for prolonged periods. This causes flexion of neck for prolonged periods such as for example when viewing mobiles, reading and texting, etc. This posture often results in neck pain…
Introduction- Pushups are an exercise performed to trin the upper extremity muscles, specially the chest and the triceps. They also strengthen back and core muscles of the body. Technique- The initial position to start with pushup is by keeping a…
Introduction- The Police Principle is a modified first aid method to treat acute forms of musculoskeletal injuries. Traditionally, the first aid method was considered to be RICE- (Rest, Icing, Compression, Elevation.) and P.R.I.C.E (Protection, Rest, Icing, Compress, Elevate). It is…
What is aquatic therapy? Any activity or exercise performed in water to assist in recovery refers to aquatic or also as hydro therapy. It is a popular treatment for patients with neurologic and also musculoskeletal conditions which aids in muscle…