Anterior knee pain- Pain that occurs in the anterior and central aspect of the knee joint is called as anterior knee pain. Conditions contributing to anterior knee pain can be many. These can be patellofemoral pain syndrome, chondromalacia patellae, knee…
Introduction – Vertigo is a symptom, rather than a disease. It is associated with dizziness in conjunction with positional change. The feeling is often described as the world is spinning around you. It affects all ages. Vestibular rehabilitation helps in relieving…
Background- Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition. It causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and sometimes also in the arm. It occurs when the median nerve is compressed as it travels through the carpal tunnel in…
What is rheumatoid arthritis? (RA)- RA is a characterized by progressive damage of synovial-lined joints and also chronic inflammation. It is thus a progressive disease.Moreover, It is associated with variable extra-articular manifestations. In early disease, Tendon and bursal involvement are also…
Introduction- Asthma is a disorder of the respiratory system. The airways contract too much and spontaneously in response to triggering stimuli. This airway hyperresponsiveness is accompanied by irritability of the airways, thus causing increased mucus secretion. The environmental factors interact…
Introduction- Parkinsons is a common neurodegenerative disorder. The diagnosis of PD is clinical. It is important to recognize the early symptoms and signs suggestive of parkinsonism. Pathology- The pathological hallmark of parkinsons is cell loss within the substantia nigra. The earliest…
Introduction – Bell’s palsy is named after a Scottish anatomist, Sir Charles Bell. It is the most common acute mono-neuropathy which affects a single nerve, causing facial nerve weakness/ paralysis. Bell’s palsy is a rapid unilateral facial nerve paralysis which…
Introduction Increased incidence of Ischemic stroke at young age is increasing. This problem has affected both developing and developed countries. Increased case rates are associated with a high morbidity and mortality. It also comes with long term psychological, physical and…
Hot vs cold? How to use? When to use? Hot vs cold – Heat therapy and cold therapy are the two most common forms of modalities used for pain relief. They are non-invasive in nature. These are usually used for…
Introduction to neck pain Pain in the neck region is pain located in the anatomical region of the neck. It may also extend to the head or shoulders. Sometimes pain may also radiate up to the palm. It is a…