Jumper’s knee is an anterior knee pain affecting the teno-osseous junction of the quadriceps tendon where it is attached to the superior pole of the patella, and the patellar tendon where it is attached to the inferior pole of the patella and the tibial tuberosity. Causes of jumper’s knee The injury is often described as …
Frozen shoulder,known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. It typically develops gradually over time and can worsen over several months to years. The exact cause of frozen shoulder is not always clear, but it often occurs when the shoulder capsule thickens and tightens around the joint, …
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) or Lower motor neuron(LMN) palsy is a rare neurological disorder where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks it’s own the peripheral nervous system. According to World Health Organization (WHO) GB syndrome is an acute, immune-mediated disorder characterized by the rapid onset of muscle weakness and often accompanied by sensory changes. It is …
Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury that causes pain and inflammation in the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. It often occurs in runners and athletes, particularly those who increase their activity levels too quickly or have improper footwear. The main change is a disruption of the ground substance, causing …
A spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that causes changes in its function which may be permanent or temporary in the loss of muscle function , sensation, autonomic functions at various parts of the body below the level of lesion. CAUSES OF SPINAL CORD INJURY TYPES OF SPINAL CORD INJURY Spinal cord …
Knee fractures can vary in their severity and location, which can affect their treatment and management. Here are some common types of knee fractures and an overview of physiotherapy management for each: Types of fracture 3. Femoral Condyle Fracture . Management Physiotherapy management of knee fracture has been applied in different phases, starting with early …
