What is Quadriplegia or Tetraplegia? Quadriplegia, also known as Tetraplegia, refers to a form of paralysis from the neck down, including the trunk, and all four limbs. Most patients with quadriplegia are completely unable to move, and many have significant paralysis below the neck. The condition is generally caused by an injury to the spinal…
Introduction : The four 4 sub-components are: Rectus femoris : Origin : The rectus femoris is a fusiform muscle that contains two heads. It originates from two sites on the ilium; the anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS)(straight head) and supraacetabular groove (reflected head). The two heads unite into a common muscle belly that courses down…
Introduction of Krukenberg amputation Krukenberg amputation is performed in patients, usually with both sides below-elbow amputation, who have a sufficiently long below-elbow stump. In this type of operation, the forearm is split between the ulna and the radius to provide the pincer grip. The amputated patient can hold the spoon or such lighter objects with…
What is Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD)? Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD) is also known as the condition called Humeroperoneal muscular dystrophy. Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy (EDMD) is one of the nine types of muscular dystrophy, a rare genetic degenerative disease that causes progressive impairment of skeletal muscle, which is the muscles used for movement and the electrical…
Definition Of Forequarter Amputation Forequarter Amputation is carried out proximal to the shoulder joint. It is indicated for malignant tumors of bone in the upper end of the humerus. In this, part of the scapula and clavicle are removed along with the shoulder girdle muscles. Indication of Forequarter Amputation: The most common indications for forequarter…
How The Technique was developed ? The technique was developed by David Graston. It was found because of one of the experience of David. He was suffered from a multiple ligament injury of his knee in an accident in the year 1987. so because of surgical reconstruction of ligament he was having limited range of…
Introduction of William’s flexion exercises : The William’s flexion exercises are also known as Williams exercises or William’s lumbar exercises. It is most commonly used to treat patient’s low back pain. It helps to improve or increase lumbar flexion range . As well as helpful to strengthen gluteal and abdominal muscle strength. This type of…
Introduction : The McKenzie method of exercise is a overall program of assessment, diagnosis, treatment and preventive methods for spinal and limb related disorders. It is also known as Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT). The McKenzie method of spinal therapy is the progression of mechanical forces applied to the patient to utilise a therapeutic effect…
Definition Of Below Elbow Amputation : Indication Of below-elbow amputation Amputation: Multidisciplinary team : What are the responsibilities of the team? Physiotherapy treatment for below-elbow amputation : Breathing exercise :to prevent accumulation of fluidto prevent chances of infections Diaphragmatic breathing involves fully engaging the stomach, muscles of the abdominal, and diaphragm during breathing. This means…
Introduction Distal muscular dystrophy is also known as distal myopathy. Distal muscular dystrophy (DD) is a group of rare, genetic, degenerative diseases that affect the voluntary muscles of patients. Distal muscular dystrophy causes weakness and atrophy preferentially that starts in the forearms, hands, legs, feet means the distal muscles of UL and LL. After then…
