Myotonic dystrophy (DM) is a part of a group of inherited disorders called muscular dystrophies that affects muscles and many other organs and systems in the body. In this, the word “myotonic” means “myotonia which is defined as an inability to relax muscles after contraction. The term “muscular dystrophy” means progressive muscle degeneration with loss,…
Chondromalacia patellae (CMP) is referred to as anterior knee pain due to the physical and biomechanical changes. The articular cartilage of the posterior surface of the patella is going though degenerative changes which manifest as a softening, swelling, fraying, and erosion of the hyaline cartilage underlying the patella and sclerosis of the underlying bone. Chondromalacia…
Below the knee amputation is the surgical removal of a portion of a person’s leg bone. This is different from other amputations in which a whole leg is removed, such as above the knee amputation. Below the knee amputation is the more common form of amputation. This is especially true in developed countries, where better…
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 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…
Triceps muscle strengthening exercise with the help of dumbbells If you want to make your arms powerful, you should also focus on strengthening your triceps muscles. The Triceps muscle is a powerful extensor of the forearm. If you want to strengthen the triceps muscle, the use of dumbbells is highly popular in the masses in…
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…
What is Guyon’s Canal Syndrome ? Guyan’s canal syndrome is also known as Ulnar tunnel syndrome & Handlebar palsy . In Guyon’s canal syndrome there is a compression of the ulnar nerve when it passes through the wrist into the hand through a space called the Guyon’s canal (ulnar tunnel). Introduction : Anatomy : Which…
