What is a Stroke? A stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or significantly reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. Without prompt treatment, brain cells begin to die within minutes. Strokes are a major medical emergency that requires immediate attention….
Introduction Costoclavicular Syndrome, commonly known as Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS), is a medical disorder characterized by nerve or blood vessel compression in the thoracic outlet. The thoracic outlet is the gap between the clavicle (collarbone) and the first rib, through which essential structures such as nerves and blood arteries go from the neck to the…
Propulsive gait is a complicated syndrome that is mostly linked to neurological conditions, especially Parkinson’s disease. It greatly impairs mobility and quality of life and presents as forward-leaning posture, stumbling steps, and balance issues. Effective diagnosis and treatment depend on an understanding of the underlying causes, which might range from neurological and musculoskeletal disorders to…
What is a Cheiralgia Paresthetica? Cheiralgia Paresthetica also called Wartenberg Syndrome) is a condition that occurs mostly due to the compression or entrapment of the superficial branch of the radial nerve. This nerve, responsible for sensory functions in the back of the hand and thumb, can cause numbness, tingling, and pain on the radial (thumb)…
What is a Lead Pipe Rigidity? Lead pipe rigidity is a type of muscle stiffness commonly associated with neurological disorders, particularly Parkinson’s disease. It refers to a uniform resistance to passive movement throughout the entire range of motion, resembling the resistance encountered when bending a lead pipe. This condition results from the hyperactivity of muscle…
Introduction Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a complementary and different medicine that explores gentle touch to detect rhythmic movements in the bones of the head and produce a healing effect. Because of its methods, some have referred to CST as quack medicine and pseudoscience. Medical studies have not discovered convincing proof that cranial osteopathy (CST) provides any health benefits. Attempting to reconstruct the bones of the skull is dangerous, especially in infants and young children. The fundamental presumptions of…
What is a Pusher Syndrome? Pusher Syndrome, also known as controversial pushing, is a neurological condition often observed in patients who have experienced a stroke or brain injury, particularly those affecting the right hemisphere. Patricia Davies originally discussed this in 1985. It is typically seen after a stroke and is frequently accompanied by severe inattention…
Introduction Scissor gait refers to an irregular walking pattern in which the legs cross or overlap while the person walks. A kind of spastic paraparetic walk when the adductor muscles are noticeably toned. In addition to excessive adduction that causes the knees and thighs to strike, or occasionally even cross, in a scissors-like motion, it is…
Introduction Waddling gait, also known as myopathic gait, is one example of an inappropriate gait. The reason for the waddling is a weakening of the pelvic girdle’s proximal muscles. For instance, in myopathies, weakness in the muscles of the upper thighs and hip region results in pelvic instability during standing as well as walking. When the…
Introduction Spastic gait refers to a type of abnormal walking pattern often characterized by stiffness and difficulty in moving the legs due to increased muscle tone. This condition is commonly associated with neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, or spinal cord injuries. Individuals with spastic gait may experience tightness in their muscles,…
