Physical Therapy for Elbow Dislocation
A condition characterized by damage and tearing of the connective tissue surrounding the elbow joint with subsequent displacement of the bones forming the joint, so they are no longer situated next to each other, is termed as an elbow dislocation. In other words, an elbow dislocation occurs when the bones of the forearm (the radius and ulna) move out of place compared with the bone of the arm. The elbow joint formed, where these three bones meet, becomes dislocated or moves out of the joint. People who indulge into activities that require extensive physical work on a daily basis and use
Physiotherapy for Quadriceps Tendonitis
Overuse problems of the knee structures can lead to strain, irritation, and / or injury of the quadriceps muscle and tendon. This produces pain, weakness, and swelling of the knee joint. Quadriceps tendonitis is a condition characterized by tissue damage and inflammation of the quadriceps tendon. This generally occurs at the quadriceps’ attachment to the top of the kneecap causing pain in the front of the knee, just above the kneecap.Quadriceps muscle originates from the pelvis and thigh bone (femur) and inserts into the top of the kneecap (patella) which in turn attaches to the top of the tibia (shin
Physiotherapy for Wrist Ligament Injury
Wrist injuries are common for those who perform a lot of physical work, especially with their hands. It becomes a serious problem when the ligaments of your wrist are significantly damaged. If such an injury is not corrected, it typically continues to cause problems. Wrist being by far the most complex joint is made up of a platform of 2 bones, the ends of the radius and ulna bones. Another complex arrangement of 7 bones linked by multiple ligaments between each bone and across several bones at a time both on the back and the front of the wrist. Also at
Physiotherapy for Jones Fracture
Jones fracture, also known as 5th metatarsal fracture occurs in a small area of the fifth metatarsal that receives less blood and therefore is more prone to injury. This can either be a stress fracture, which is a tiny hairline break that occurs overtime, or an acute break that is caused due to a sudden traumatic impact. It is mostly caused due to overuse, repetitive stress or trauma. This fracture affects the fifth metatarsal of the foot. Let’s see how professional physiotherapy can help treat and heal Jones fracture. Causes A Jones fracture is often caused by a forceful blow to the bottom or
Physiotherapy for Babies With Hypotonia
Weakness of muscles and lack of muscle tone in babies, is generally termed as Hypotonia. This condition is usually diagnosed in infancy. Because of floppy limbs and lack of muscle control, children appear like rag-dolls, dragging and struggling to move. Depending on the cause of hypotonia, its severity can vary significantly from mild to severe hypotonia. The causes of hypotonia include genetic conditions, brain or spinal cord damage, trauma, central nervous system disorders and / or environmental factors. In some cases, it’s difficult for doctors to identify a cause in some areas. Treatment of the underlying condition is important for eliminating