What is a Thoracic Spine Examination? The thoracic spine examination assesses mobility, stability, and potential dysfunctions in the mid-back region. It includes inspection, palpation, range of motion testing, and special tests to evaluate posture, joint restrictions, and muscular imbalances. This assessment helps identify conditions such as kyphosis, stiffness, or referred pain affecting overall spinal function….
What is Overtraining Syndrome? Overtraining Syndrome (OTS) is a condition that occurs when the body does not get enough time to recover from intense or prolonged physical training. It generally affects athletes, particularly those training competitively. It’s critical to allow your body to recover and rest after any strenuous physical exercise, especially if you’re attempting…
Definition: The body’s joints are treated with passive skilled manual therapy techniques. In the therapist’s “toolbox,” one “tool” is used only when a comprehensive assessment has shown that joint mobilization is required. More successful when paired with a proactive rehabilitation program. Indications Contraindications Grade Glide Normal ROM of the wrist joint Procedure Radio Carpal Joint…
Tibial nerve dysfunction happens when the tibial nerve is injured. The tarsal tunnel is the region of the foot where the nerve enters the back of the inner side of the ankle. Normally, this tunnel is quite small. Tarsal tunnel syndrome symptoms are caused by compression of the tibial nerve. The condition known as tarsal…
Introduction Between the maxillae and the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone are a pair of bones called the palatine bones. It helps create the orbits, nasal cavity, and oral cavity, the three chambers of the skull. The maxilla, sphenoid, ethmoid, inferior nasal concha, and vomer are the five bones it articulates with to do…
Introduction Calcaneus (Heel Bone) Fractures are breaks in the calcaneus, the largest bone in the foot that forms the heel. This kind of fracture frequently happens when the heel is crushed by the weight of the body during a high-energy incident, such as an automobile accident or a fall from a ladder. The heel may…
Introduction Reduced hip function and hip osteoarthritis (OA) are thought to be associated with limited hip range of motion (ROM). Reduced flexion, internal rotation, and adduction range of motion are frequently seen in patients with labral tears or femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), which is also a predictor of the development of OA. A reduction in hip abduction…
Introduction: Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a painful condition that causes stiffness and a gradual loss of movement in the shoulder joint. It develops when the connective tissue surrounding the shoulder joint becomes inflamed, thickened, and tight, making even simple daily activities such as reaching overhead, getting dressed, combing your hair, or…
Introduction Knee joint mobilizations, sometimes referred to as nonthrust manipulation, are manual physical therapy procedures. Depending on the patient’s presentation, an oscillatory manual force may be delivered to the patellofemoral, tibiofemoral, or proximal tibiofibular joints during mobilization in several hand positions or grips. The application of the four types of mobilization grades (Maitland’s Mobilizations) is…
Introduction Hip Examination is a systematic clinical assessment used to evaluate the structure, function, and movement of the hip joint. It aids in determining whether hip pain, stiffness, weakness, or mobility issues are caused by musculoskeletal disorders, arthritis, trauma, or imbalances in the muscles. In order to support a precise diagnosis and direct the right course…
