Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), an incurable inherited neuromuscular disorder is the most common of the more than 30 types of muscular dystrophy. It is a genetic disease that leads to progressive deterioration of muscle fibers of the body. The condition usually affects boys only which is one of the most frequent genetic conditions affecting approximately…
Wrist sprains are common injuries. A wrist sprain occurs when the strong ligaments that support the wrist stretches beyond its limits or tear apart. This occurs when the wrist is bent or twisted forcefully, such as caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand. They can range from mild to severe, depending on how much…
What Is Becker Muscular Dystrophy? Becker muscular dystrophy also BMD is a type of muscular dystrophy, a genetic disorder that gradually makes the body’s muscles gradually become weaker and smaller. It causes less severe problems than the most common type, Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Introduction Type of muscular dystrophy : Definition of Becker muscular dystrophy…
Golfer’s elbow, also medically termed medial epicondylitis, is the condition that causes inflammation to the tendons, which connect the forearm muscles to the elbow. As a result, the Golfer’s elbow causes pain where tendons of the forearm muscles get attached to the bony bumps on the inside of your elbow. The pain can spread from…
The rotator cuff is consists of four muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder in place. Muscles and tendons surround the joint and keep the head of your upper arm bone firmly in the shallow socket of the shoulder. Your rotator cuff is responsible for lifting your arm and reaching upwards. Rotator cuff injuries are widespread….
What is Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy? Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy is a type of muscular dystrophy that affects the muscles of the shoulders, pelvis, lower arms, and legs. The first sign of the disorder is usually weakness or loss of function in the muscles that keep the shoulder in place (known as shoulder girdle muscles). Limb-girdle muscular…
What Is Torticollis? Torticollis is a condition that refers to a neck condition that causes the head to lean to one side. The muscles on one side are shorter than the other, causing the head to tilt towards the short muscles. There are many causes of torticollis, but the most common cause is an injury…
The supraspinatus tendon is a part of the rotator cuff muscles and is present in the subacromial space. The Supraspinatus is one of the four rotator cuff muscles. The condition of Supraspinatus tendinitis becomes more frequent after middle age. It is a very common cause of shoulder pain. Supraspinatus tendon overuse is considered one of…
Frozen shoulder is also known as Adhesive capsulitis (AC) is the condition that affects the shoulder joint. Over time, it becomes very hard to move the shoulder. Usually, It involves pain and inelasticity that develops gradually, gets worse, and then goes away. This can last from a year to 3 years. The word ‘frozen’ is…
We are going to tell you that “How relieve neck pain ?” You’ll also be going to know “Causes and Treatment of Neck pain and most importantly “What to do to prevent Neck pain“. If you want to know How to relive your neck pain, you have basic understanding of common cause of Neck pain,…
