The knees can be stabilized and realigned with exercise. The physical therapist will recommend exercises to strengthen the muscles in the legs, hips, and thighs based on the severity of the deformity and its underlying cause. Certain stretches might also help with symptom relief. What is the Knee Valgus Deformity? The condition known as knee valgus deformity sometimes referred to as…
What is a Scoliosis? Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine that causes abnormal twisting. The rib cage on one side of the body may protrude more than usual due to the twisting of the spine, and The side-to-side curvature may cause unequal hips and/or shoulders, among other postural abnormalities. People with scoliosis…
What Is Torticollis? Torticollis, commonly known as “wryneck,” is a condition characterized by a twisting or tilting of the neck, resulting in the head being held in an abnormal position. When your infant has torticollis, his head twists and turns to the side due to the muscles in his neck. Also known as Wryneck. It…
Peroneal nerve injury affects the peroneal nerve, which runs through the front of your legs and into your foot and toes. This nerve and its branches sense the tips of your feet and the sides and fronts of your legs. You can also point your toes upward and gain control over the muscles in your front…
What is a Semimembranosus Tendinopathy? Semimembranosus tendinopathy is a condition characterized by pain, inflammation, and dysfunction of the semimembranosus tendon, which is one of the three hamstring muscles located in the posterior thigh. Chronic knee pain is rarely caused by semimembranosus tendinopathy (SMT). Because the condition is not well understood, it could go undiagnosed or…
What is a Clubfoot (Congenital Talipes Equino Varus – CTEV)? Congenital Talipes Equinovarus, another name for clubfoot, is a complicated congenital foot deformity that, if left untreated, can make walking uncomfortable and difficult for a person. It is described as a malformation involving soft and bone tissues in the forefoot, midfoot, and hindfoot that is…
“Wrist drop” is a medical condition characterized by weakness or paralysis of the muscles that control wrist extension, resulting in the inability to lift the hand or extend the wrist properly. This condition can occur due to various underlying causes, including nerve damage, trauma, compression of nerves, or certain medical conditions such as radial nerve…
What is a De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis? De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a painful condition that affects the tendons in the wrist and base of the thumb. It takes the name Fritz de Quervain in honor of the Swiss surgeon who discovered the condition in 1895. Overview Definition: De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a type of tendon injury…
Acute pain is a fundamental sensation experienced by individuals as a result of injury, disease, or trauma. Unlike chronic pain, which persists over an extended period, acute pain typically has a sudden onset and is often temporary. What is Pain? When something hurts, it produces pain, which is an uncomfortable or unpleasant sensation. Pain is…
What is a Chronic Pain? Chronic pain refers to persistent pain that lasts for weeks, months, or even years, beyond the typical healing time for an injury or illness. The pain may never go away or it may only occasionally occur. It could occur in any place in your body. Chronic pain can make it…
