Joints

Pathophysiology Tinea pedis, or athlete’s foot, is the term used for a dermatophyte infection of the sole of the foot and interdigital spaces (Porth, 2015). This infection is most commonly caused by Trichophyton rubrum, initially endemic to a small region of Southeast Asia. Dermatophytes are fungi that require keratin for growth. The fungus that causes tinea pedis falls under this umbrella. Other causes of tinea pedis include: Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Epidermophyton floccosum. The…

Plantar Fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is characterized by pain in the plantar region of the foot and is worse when walking. It is one of the most common causes of foot and heel pain in adults. This condition is commonly seen in patients that are 40-60 years of age. The etiology is poorly understood and is thought to be multifactorial. Risk factor of plantar fasciitis include obesity, prolonged standing or jumping, flat feet, and reduced ankle dorsiflexion. A patient describe heel pain that is…

our ability to not only create ideas, but to create movements. As simple as this sounds, without the intra-articular joints within our bodies, we couldn’t pursue the drive towards excellence. One of the most important joints within the human body is the hip. This joint provides the human body with the necessary stability and strength to perform the simple motion of walking. The joint is created by the connection of the femoral head into the acetabulum socket, and is reinforced by the…

identification when opening a new membership. Joint Owners Verification of identity must be obtained for any joint owners. Evaluating a Credit Report is a critical step in independently verifying the member’s identity. This will also…

The knee joint is the largest joint within the human body. It joins the thigh with the leg, and contains two articulations; one between the femur and tibia, and the other between the femur and patella. A human knee is a mobile “trocho-ginglymus” also known as a hinge joint, a hinge joint is a bone joint that permits motion in only one plane. The knee permits flexion and extension, while also providing a slight internal and external rotation. The knee joint is extremely vulnerable to acute injury…

bottle easily, or exercise.” Patients with RA/PsA don’t expect to be cured, but they would like to feel good enough to do everyday things. Many shared that they may be only 45 years old but they feel 80. While they know that RA/PsA destroys their joints, their everyday focus is on what’s destroying their quality of life now: debilitating pain, stiffness,…

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative condition of articular cartilage in joints commonly affecting the knees (Sinusas 2012) and slowly develops over many years resulting from mechanical stress (Kisner and Colby 2003). Unfortunately, the risk of developing OA increases with several factors including genetics, increasing age, obesity and female gender (Sinusas 2012). OA causes pain and stiffness in the joints however it is an incurable disease and therefore physiotherapy treatment should focus on…

Imagine a world where doctors could get rid of muscular, nervous, and skeletal pains or diseases, just by simply adjusting a part of your nervous system. Sadly most medical conditions can’t be cured in this way, but some can. Luckily, most conditions can be treated through various therapies that lessen the symptoms. Chiropractors can treat these symptoms through therapy. Because of this, Chiropractors can treat many conditions dealing with the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems, however,…

First who is joint commission and what is there purpose? The joint commission was formed in 1951 as a not-for-profit, private nongovernmental organization by the American College of physicians, American College of Surgeons, American Hospital Association, American Medical Association, and later, the American Dental Association, for the purpose of improving the quality of health care provided to the public. The Joint Commission has changed its mission to not only address the quality of patient…

procedure in which a small camera (arthroscope) is inserted into the knee joint. Usually the surgery is viewed on a monitor so that the whole operating team is aware of the type of surgical procedure that is being performed. What can be seen and done with the arthroscope? The arthroscope allows the surgeon to see many structures inside the joint. The development of specialised instrumentation has increased the…