Osteoarthritis

Septic arthritis, also known as infectious or bacterial arthritis, is described as a painful infection that is present in a joint capsule in the human body. Synovial fluid, a lubricating substance found inside a joint capsule, is sterile in an uninfected joint. When a joint becomes infected, this synovial fluid is taken over by microorganisms that set up the infection. It is an uncommon infection, but it involves immediate treatment if detected due to its ability to permanently damage the joint.…

Talipes equinovarus (club foot) is a congenital deformity; it is a relatively common occurring in approximately 1:1000 births. Developed of the foot is deformed when compared to the relationship to the leg. The Achilles tendon and posterior ankle are contracted and the foot is inverted and rotated in relationship to the leg. People with this deformity will have excessive pressure on the lateral portion of the foot, due to its abnormal positioning. Patient’s conditions • Excessive swelling…

INTRODUCTION Hip and knee arthroplasty are well known causes of severe postoperative pain. Although the place of peripheral nerve blockade in knee arthroplasty is well recognised (1, 2) its place in total hip arthroplasty is still not defined. In the case of major knee surgery, recent evidence suggests that early rehabilitation may be improved by use of regional anesthetic technique (3, 4). Regional blocks have thus gained acceptance for perioperative management of procedures on the knee and…

Introduction 2.2 million Americans depend on a wheelchair to carry out daily tasks and for general mobility [1]. People are independent by nature, and constantly on the move. Able-bodied individuals can be mobile easily and can walk to their destinations without giving it much thought. However, wheelchair-bound individuals cannot be so easily mobile and they must plan ahead of time and understand the accessibility of a building or place before accessing it. Despite their limited mobility,…

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,…

Overview Tendinitis is a condition in which the tissue that connects the muscles to the adjacent bones becomes irritated or inflamed. It can occur in any location of the body, but it is most frequently seen in the tendons of the knees, heels, elbows, shoulders, and wrists. The more common types of tendinitis include golfer’s elbow, pitcher’s shoulder, jumper’s knee, tennis elbow, and swimmer’s shoulder. Severe tendinitis can eventually lead to a ruptured tendon. Tendinitis sometimes manifests…

Symptoms And Treatment Options For Your Morton's Neuroma If you have pain in the ball of your foot that radiates to your toes, you might have Morton's neuroma. A neuroma occurs anywhere in your body when irritation causes a thickening of nerve tissue. With Morton's neuroma, the thickening occurs on the nerve in your foot that's in the area of your middle toes. Here's a look at the symptoms and treatments for this foot condition. Symptoms Of Morton's Neuroma Because the nerve tissue in your…

Sciatica is a medical condition that causes sciatic nerve pain along the nerves in the lower back, lower legs and bottom. It is one of the longest nerves in the body, so it stretches from the back to each leg. Normally, this nerve is responsible for the sensations felt through the feet, thighs and legs. Unfortunately, this medical condition is fairly common, so many people in Jacksonville, Florida are likely to experience at some point. It is difficult to get a diagnosis because this…

The authors of this study examined the effects that Kinesio Tape (KT) application has on the balance ability of stroke patients with foot drop. Stroke patients experience a decrease in their balance due to the shifting of their body weight to their unaffected side. The ankle joint bears this unequal shifting while also providing proprioceptive information to the brain. Thus, interventions are needed in order to promote postural maintenance of the ankle. One of these interventions is Kinesio Tape…

Rehabilitation in Tears and Strains Rehabilitation is the act of restoring something to its original state, in exercise science this includes muscles, joints, ligaments, and bones. Exercise science is the study of human movement and how the body responds and adapts to physical activity, health, exercise, and sports. Often times people who are in need of this type of rehab are athletes, people who are constantly working out, and the elderly. Athletes being the most common who seek rehab…