Physiotherapy Blog

 When an inflammation occurs in the tendons of the long head of the biceps muscle, the term bicipital tendonitis is used for that or we can also say as biceps tendonitis. The foremost function of the biceps muscle is forearm supination and elbow flexion. The biceps add up to 10 percent of the whole power in shoulder abduction during external rotation of the arm.  Bicipital tendonitis weakens the potential of a person to perform daily activities. It also occurs as secondary to shoulder disorder .i.e. rotator cuff injuries, labral tears, and intra-articular pathology. The cases of primary bicipital tendonitis are very much less as compared to secondary cases. oftentimes, it can be relieved with rest and proper medication. But if the patient does not get better with that, then surgery is another option.  What are the causes of bicipital tendinitis? Tendon deterioration: The overhead motion of athletics and the normal aging process degenerate the tendon and cause bicipital t...

 Carpel tunnel syndrome is the second name of median nerve compression. It occurs when the median nerve is confined. The median nerve runs through the passage of the wrist also said as carpal tunnel and terminates in the hand. The swelling also occurs in the flexor tendons surrounding the median nerve. It causes weakness in the hand along with numbness and tingling. Still, the exact cause is not found, but it can happen due to repetitive motions of the wrist. Several diseases like hyperthyroidism and obesity can be the risk factors for it. There is a  test which doctors usually do to diagnose carpal tunnel, and that is the Tinel sign.  What are the sign and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome? Following are the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome: Pain occurs predominantly in the thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers.  Weakness in the hand along with numbness, and tingling. The patient drops the things due to weakness and loss of proprioception.  Upward traveling...

 Shoulder joint replacement is not as frequent as knee or hip replacement, but it is also fruitful in relieving joint pain. This surgery was first executed in the United States in  1950. Over time, the use of shoulder joint replacement surgery is increased in the treatment of several painful conditions like arthritis.  This surgery is suggested when the medications and other treatments are no longer supportive. It is the safest and valid procedure to diminish the pain and promote everyday activities. This surgery involves the removal of the injured area of bone and reinstations of those parts with metal and plastic. Damage shoulder is the source of pain, weakness, and stiffness. Shoulder arthroplasty is another name for shoulder joint replacement.  What is total shoulder joint replacement? The name is indicating the replacement and that replacement is of the shoulder joint portion. The substitute for that replacement is artificial implants. These artificial implants ...

  Total hip replacement is a surgical replacement of the portion of the hip joint. The prosthesis or implants are placed instead of that portion. It is the most successful surgery performed in the field of orthopedics. Those patients who are in the end stage of osteoarthritis get good results after the total hip replacement. THA improves the quality of life, restores functional activities, and helps in relieving the pain. There are more than millions of people who suffer from hip osteoarthritis but not everyone requires a total hip replacement. There are certain indications for it and the orthopedic surgeons will check the signs and symptoms that will confirm the indication. What actually happened in hip replacement? The doctor replaces the lemur's head with a prosthetic head on the shaft.  For what conditions the hip replacement is done?  The doctor recommends the hip replacement because of the pain, inflammation, and damage in the hip joint due to the following conditio...

  Fibromyalgia is one of the difficult conditions to understand, even for the healthcare professional. It's a chronic condition affecting the muscles and soft tissue. It makes the whole body painful, also known as widespread pain. Fatigue, sleep problems, and painful tenderness are some fibromyalgia symptoms. The pain is relieved with medications, managing the stress, and changing the lifestyle. What are the sign and symptoms of fibromyalgia? The patient with fibromyalgia will have pain and stiffness in his entire body. He or she will suffer from fatigue and tiredness. He will have disturbed sleep or sleep problems. Presence of headache. There might be migraine. The person can also have anxiety, depression, and mental problems.  Difficulty in paying attention or focusing. What is the cause of fibromyalgia? The exact cause is still unfound. It is believed that this problem is linked with how the brain and spinal cord interprets the signals of pain from the nerves. Following are...

  An AC joint is the short form of the acromioclavicular joint. The acromion process of the scapula meets with the clavicle and form the acromioclavicular joint. So in AC joint separation, the clavicle breaks up the connection with the scapula. The source of this injury is the fall that directly lands the individual on the shoulder. The outstretched arm is also another source of this injury. It is common in those players who are involved in contact sports .i.e. football, and hockey. The shoulder separation is another term for AC joint separation.  Classification of AC joint separation: There are three grades in AC joint separation, and these are: Grade I: In grade one, there is just a mild joint separation with the stretching of the acromioclavicular ligament. The AC ligament tore a little bit in this grade.  Grade II:  Grade two is the more serious condition where the whole acromioclavicular ligament is torn out. There will be more separation of joint as compared to...

  Cerebral palsy is the combination of two words, cerebral which is related to the brain, and palsy means an issue associated with muscles. So in cerebral palsy, the abnormalities in the brain create problems for muscles. It occurs in children whose brain is immature and developing. It impairs the movement, creates spastic limb and trunk, floppiness, abnormal posture, involuntary movements, unstable walking, and exaggerated reflexes. The child with cerebral palsy suffers from swallowing seizures, and intellectual disability. Their eye does not concentrate on the same object. Their range of motion also decreases in different joints because of muscle stiffness.  What are the sign and symptoms of cerebral palsy? The symptoms include: Rigid or stiff muscles with exaggerated reflexes. Presence of ataxia .i.e. lack of balance and muscle coordination. The child experience tremors, and jerky involuntary movements.  The child will face problems while walking like he will use toes ...