Bell palsy is named after the Scottish anatomist Charles Bell – the first to describe the condition. It is also known as acute peripheral facial palsy.. It has no known cause but causes temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles of the face. This usually occur when the nerve that controls the facial muscles becomes […]
Erb’s palsy is a paralysis of the arm. This is usually as a result of injury to the upper group of the arm’s main nerves, specifically the severing of the upper trunk nerves. These form part of the brachial plexus. These injuries arise most commonly, but not exclusively, during a difficult birth. The paralysis can be partial or complete. […]
This is a general term for difficulty lifting the front part of the foot. If you have a foot drop, the front of your foot might drag on the ground when you walk. This is as a result of weakness or paralysis of the muscles involved in lifting the front part of the foot. In […]
Paresthesia is the numbness or a burning feeling that occurs most often in the extremities such as the hands, arms legs or feet. However, it can also happen anywhere in the body. It is the same pins and needles feeling that happens when someone sits on their leg or foot for too long. Paresthesia usually […]
Numbness in a lay man language is a loss of feeling or sensation in a particular part of the body. In addition this can be as a result of cold, anesthesia . Moreover, a constriction on nerves connected to that area of the body (most commonly, parts of the hands or legs) can also lead […]
Pain the Body ? Pain is an unpleasant sensation and emotional experience that leads to tissue damage. Usually, it allows the body to react and prevent further tissue damage. Therefore, people feel pain when a signal travels through nerve fibers through to the brain for interpretation. Consequently, the experience of pain is different in every […]
Treatment of Chronic Pain Most pain subsides after an injury heals or an illness runs its course. For instance, chronic pain syndrome can last for months and even years after the body heals. It can even occur when there’s no known trigger for the pain. However, whatever the cause of the Syndrome and regardless of […]
In the physical therapy world, we commonly hear misconceptions about our profession. These are myths about physiotherapy. Many people who have never received treatment before misinterpret what physical therapists can do for their patients. Our medical expertise and manual techniques to reduce pain go well beyond stretching. We debunk some common myths about Physiotherapy (PT). […]
7 Arthritis Tips for Winter Noticeable joint changes for individuals with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are found to be prevalent during winter or cold seasons or weather. Studies show that lower temperatures, precipitation (rain, dew etc.) and decreased barometric pressure are correlated with increased joint pain. If winter weather has your joints distressed, try these […]
Sciatica Treatment Treatment of Sciatica is possible. Sciatica is a nerve pain from an injury or irritation to the sciatic nerve. This nerve originates in your buttock/gluteal area. Sciatica pain ranges from mild to severe along the path of the sciatic nerve. This is, anywhere from the lower back, through the hips, buttocks and/or down your […]
