Musculoskeletal disorders

arrested, delayed or misdirected early in embryonic life and the effect is permanent. 1 For centuries, skeletal deformities have fascinated many civilizations. For example, the Egyptian God path was depicted as a short limbed dwarf and metabolic bone disorders were recognised in early Christian times 2. Polydactyly is evident in a hand print described from the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum. 3 Major structural anomalies occur in 2-3% of live born infants, and 2-3% are recognised in children by age of 5…

mental health. Mental health problems due to stress can cause many different disorders in the body as well as the brain; they can also affect a person’s personality, thought processes as well as social interactions. Mental health disorders can occur in different forms, some symptoms may overlap, making disorders hard to diagnose. A few common disorders that can be caused from stress can be: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) which is caused from stress, can trigger changes in brain…

significant increase of female participation, is has been a similar increase in sports-related injuries and conditions (Matzkin, 2015). One condition that stands out in female athletes is the Female Athlete Triad. The female athlete triad is a spectrum disorder characterized by correlated dysfunction in energy availability, menstrual function, and bone mineral density (BMD). Although,…

of a mental health disorder. However, the National Health Interview Survey estimates that around 38% of citizens in the United States have used complementary and alternative medicine (Louie, 2014). This paper will discuss three common types of alternative therapies and whether or not they can be used as a valid alternative or complement to traditional treatment. As defined by Johnston et al., yoga is a system of both mental and physical practices that “…reduce musculoskeletal and mental…

sensation to pull your hair out from the roots one by one or in chunks which leaves a pile of hair next to your lap. Sound scary? This is what sufferers of trichotillomania face on nearly a daily basis. “Trichotillomania (trik-o-til-o-MAY-nee-uh) is a disorder that involves recurrent, irresistible urges to pull out hair from your scalp, eyebrows or other areas of your body, despite trying to stop” (Mayo Clinic…

Kennedy Krieger Institute “is an internationally recognized institution dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system through” (2016). PACT is another resource that specializes in helping children with special needs and disabilities. PACT is located at 7000 Tudsbury Road, Baltimore, MD 21244. Kennedy Krieger and PACT work together…

health issues (Musculoskeletal injuries and pain, Mental health issues, Chemical exposure, Infectious diseases, Noise and vibration exposure, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Urologic injuries) upon returning home from combat duty. Also, many veterans have problem assimilating, flashbacks or just talking to civilians in general. The purpose of this paper is to look at the research surrounding veterans with PTSD link to Dementia. First of all, what is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD…

Cerebral Palsy is a neurological disorder, caused by brain damage, which affects body movement and muscle coordination. “The brain damage is caused by brain injury or abnormal development of the brain that occurs while a child’s brain is still developing — before birth, during birth, or immediately after birth” (MyChild, 2016). No two cases of cerebral palsy are alike. Cerebral palsy is life altering and those diagnosed with this chronic disease have to learn to adapt in every different aspect…

prevalent sleep disorder is insomnia, a disorder in which one is unable to fall asleep and/or stay asleep. There are three types of insomnia: Short-term, Primary, and Secondary. Short-term insomnia can be caused by a number of things, including jet lag, extreme temperature, stress, medication, and emotional or physical discomfort. The most common form of insomnia is primary insomnia, and is more common in women than men and increases with age. Secondary insomnia can be caused by mental disorders…

"Bulimia Nervosa is an eating disorder in which a person binges and purges. Bingeing means eating a large amount of food in a short period of time. Purging means getting rid of all the food by self-induced vomiting; abuse of laxatives, diet pills, and/or diuretics, excessive exercising; or fasting"( Teen Health and Wellness 2015). All over the world studies have been conducted and have shown that bulimia currently affects 1 to 3 percent of middle and high school girls and 1 to 4 percent of the…