Intervertebral disc

Backwards Marching Backwards marching is a marching command in which one lifts up on their toes and walks backwards in a gliding motion without their heels touching the ground. This movement focuses on the lower half of the body, primarily using the joints in the hips, and the knees, and ankles in both legs. These joints, along with the help from many muscles, allow the necessary movements to be performed, such as plantar flexion, extension, and flexion, in order to execute backwards marching…

Definition and Causes of Short Bowel Syndrome The patient in this case study was immunocompromised due to Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) which predisposed her to discitis infection. SBS is a disorder that hinders the absorption of nutrients and fluids usually after extensive small intestine resection (Tee, Wallis, & Gabe, 2011). An average person’s small intestine is 600cm long (Sundaram, Koutkia, & Apovian, 2002). In SBS, the small bowel has been shortened at least 70 percent (Sundaram et al.,…

pharmaceutical medications, heat application, massage or physical therapy. Continuing pain and numbness is then perceived as being caused by musculoskeletal injuries or compressed nerves in the spine due to: 1) Disk problems: a ruptured (herniated) or bulging disc, the rubbery material separating…