There is abduction of the tibia or the femur so that in standing the knees come close together and there is a gap between the feet. This issue may be the result of a developmental abnormality or disease which affects the structure of the knee joint. MANAGEMENT When the condition results in young children it often […]
Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good health, but when done improperly or without guidance, it can lead to gym injuries.These can set you back physically and emotionally. Gym injuries are common and can range from minor strains and sprains to more serious injuries like fractures or dislocations. Common areas of injury include the shoulder, knee, […]
Physiotherapy For Crushed Hand: Damage to the hand from a crushing injury may be severe enough to damage nerves, arteries, tendons and bones or it may be minor enough to cause only soft- tissue damage. Crushed hand injury can happen at any age and to women and men equally. Injuries may be due to the […]
Fracture around the ankle: The most common fractures in this region typically affect the lower ends of the tibia and fibula. This is often accompanied by dislocation of the ankle joint. Usually, they occur as a result of a twisting force. Or occasionally, from a vertical compression force. However, we can describe fracture around the […]
PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR FRACTURE IN THE FOOT: There are different types of fractures. Fracture of the phalanges and metatarsals can occur if a heavy object falls on the foot. This will also cause soft-tissue damage, and consequently, swelling will be very severe. Another type of fracture that occurs in the metatarsal is a stress fracture. It […]
Shoulder Dislocation Physiotherapy Treatment: This is a common dislocation in adults and can occur as a result of direct or indirect violence. The latter, which may occur due to a fall on the outstretched hand, tends to produce an anterior dislocation, thereby displacing the head of the humerus forward. The former may be the result of a direct blow […]
Physiotherapy for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Degeneration begins in the corticospinal tracts and spreads downwards to the anterior horns and the nerve roots. Thus, it can appear as an upper motor neuron disease and end as one of the lower motor neurons. Clinical Features Of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis The disease begins as spastic paralysis in the […]
Physiotherapy Treatment for Facial Nerve Palsy : This is a condition in which there is a lesion of the facial nerve and resultant paralysis in the muscles that it supplies. Itis also known as Bell’s Palsy. The cause is unknown. It can happen at any age, it is not gender specific, and often sudden. The […]
Physiotherapy for Pressure Sore: Pressure sore is a term for describing any pressure injury, which may vary from an area of erythema to a deep-seated ulceration exposing the underlying bone. It can start at any age, but is more common among the elderly. Both genders can be affected and often found in pressure areas such […]
Physiotherapy for Knee Injury : What is Knee Injury? Knee Injury is when there is damage to the bones, tendons, ligament or cartilage of the knee. Causes of Knee Injury 1. Football accident 2. Netball accident 3. Basketball accident 4. Old trauma 5. Arthritis Signs and Symptoms of Knee injury 1. Swelling and stiffness 2. […]
