Plica Syndrome
What is Plica Syndrome? Plica syndrome is a disorder that causes pain and discomfort by irritating or inflaming the plica, a fold of tissue in the knee joint. Usually caused…
What is Plica Syndrome? Plica syndrome is a disorder that causes pain and discomfort by irritating or inflaming the plica, a fold of tissue in the knee joint. Usually caused…
Overview Chest pain is a symptom with various possible causes, ranging from mild to life-threatening. It can originate from the heart (e.g., heart attack, angina), lungs (e.g., pulmonary embolism), muscles,…
The proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) is the hand's articulation between the proximal and middle phalanx. It is found in every digit except for the thumb. The bending and extension of…
What is a Guyon Canal Syndrome? Guyon’s Canal Syndrome, also known as Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome, is a condition caused by compression of the ulnar nerve as it passes through Guyon’s…
Scapholunate dissociation is a wrist injury caused by a tear or dysfunction of the scapholunate ligament, leading to instability between the scaphoid and lunate bones. It commonly results from trauma,…
Introduction The ulnar nerve is a major peripheral nerve that runs from the neck down to the hand, playing a crucial role in movement and sensation. It controls fine motor…
Introduction The Strength-Duration Curve (SD Curve) visually represents the connection between the intensity of an electrical stimulus applied to a muscle's motor point and the time required to trigger a…
What is a Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, and other organs. It is caused by a defective gene that…
Exercise for a dancer's heel is an important part of your entire treatment plan, in addition to pain management, rest, and physical therapy. Achilles tendinitis, also name as dancer’s heel,…
Dolichocephaly: What is it? Dolichocephaly is a condition where the head is longer than usual in relation to its width, resulting in an elongated skull shape. It can be congenital…