What is acute transverse myelitis? Acute transverse myelitis (ATM) is a rare, acquired neuro-immune spinal cord disorder, which involves a brief but intense attack of acute inflammation(swelling) of white and gray matter in the spinal cord segments, that damages myelin. It is one type of demyelinating disorder, due to it affecting myelin which is the…
What is Guillain barre syndrome? Guillain-Barre (gee-YAH-Buh-RAY) syndrome is a rare, serious neurological autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system. Weakness and tingling in the patient’s extremities are usually the first symptoms that may last for months or years. These types of sensations spread fast, eventually paralyzing the whole…
The muscles of the Back are divided into three-layer – The superficial layer, the intermediate layer, and the Deepest layer the muscles. Superficial muscles of the back :The superficial back muscles are the muscles found just below the skin. Within this group of back muscles, you will find the latissimus dorsi, the trapezius, levator scapulae,…
What is facial nerve palsy? Facial nerve palsy is a term used to describe any kind of paralysis of facial muscles. Facial palsy is caused by damage to the facial nerve or cranial nerve 7 Which supplies the muscles of the face. It is categorized into two types based on the location of the casual…
Introduction: The Facial Nerve is also known as the 7th Cranial Nerve. It is one of the most important nerve of the body, which connects 21 muscles with the brain. It provides motor and sensory innervation to the muscles of the face. It supplies nerve fibers that control facial movements and facial expressions. Anatomical Course…
Definition of Cerebellar Ataxia: Cerebellar ataxia is an uncoordinated muscle movement with loss of Balance mainly due to lesions in the cerebellum. This is the part of the brain that can control muscle movement. cerebellar ataxia means delays in movement initiation, dysdiadochokinesia, dyskinesia, dysmetria, tremor, and disturbances in motor learning. Cerebellum Anatomy: The cerebellum is…
Core muscles strengthening exercises is a great exercise to improve stability of trunk and many health benefits and also reduce the risk of Back pain. What is core muscles strengthening exercises? Your core muscles are used in flexion, extension, rotation, abdominal bracing, pelvic tilting, and even the way your shoulder blades move. Most People usually…
An Overview of the MEAT Principle: IMEAT Principle is based on the concept of pain-free movement in surrounding structures as well as injured structures. It shows the importance of maintaining the range of motion of the affected joint and the strength of muscles surrounding the joint. It will help to increase the recovery rate and…
POLICE Principle: An Overview: The POLICE Principle is the modified principle of soft tissue injuries. it will help to improve your recovery from your injuries like sprain, strain. What do you mean by soft tissue injuries? In our body anatomical structures like Ligaments, muscles, capsules, fascia, Or bursa all are considered soft tissues. Due to…
What is meaning of the word Bell’s Palsy ?orDefinition of Bell’s Palsy : It is the condition defined as a : Sudden weakness in the facial muscles of half side of the face caused by dysfunction or affection of facial nerve. So it results in a inability to perform movement of muscles of affected side…
