Range of motion

Joint pains and inflammation causes Knee is that largest joint in the body. The knee is located at the juncture of three bones, the femur, the tibia and the patella. The femur (the upper leg bone) and the tibia (the shinbone) are connected by the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments. The joint is cushioned by the meniscus, a tough cartilage material, during movement. The patella (or kneecap) is a small bone, encased in tendons, that glides up and down in the groove on the top of the femur…

is conversant. She shows no evidence of head trauma and moves her head and neck through a range of motion without pain generation. She is nontender to palpation. Right upper extremity moves at the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand without limitation of bones, joints, or soft tissues. Neurologic and vascular tone are intact. Pelvis is stable. The patient is ambulatory and show no restrictions in motion at the hip, knee, ankle, or foot. Examination of the left upper extremity shows a…

Torn Meniscus Stop! That is what happens to an athlete who has torn his or her meniscus. This represents one of the most common knee injuries (Mayo Clinic Staff). It affects 61 in 100,000 people per year (“Meniscal Injuries”). A torn meniscus often happens to athletes, it is a knee injury that can be treated and fully recovered in just a couple of months with the correct medical attention. What is a meniscus tear? What may be the causes of a torn meniscus? How does one know if they have…

A common injury athletes face is shoulder dislocation, dislocating your shoulder can be very painful. This type of injury can happen in a variety of sports, especially sports that use a full range of arm motion. The shoulder is a ball and socket type joint. The shoulder is also one of the human body’s most mobile joints. It can rotate and move in several different directions, which is a big advantage when playing sports, but can be a big disadvantage when injured. A shoulder can dislocate in…

Ballet is beautiful, challenging, and full of joy. But did you know it can keep you fit and reduce injuries? At The Ridgefield School of Dance in Ridgefield, CT, they offer ballet, jazz, lyrical, and tap dancing lessons for those ages five and over. Taught by experienced professional dancers, their state-of-the-art dance classes spread ability, grace, and strength to their students. It’s no secret that ballet is a skill that requires discipline. Most who learn, though, find the skill brings…

lobe). Dysarthria effects the patient’s speech muscles in speed, strength, steadiness, coordination, precision, tone, and range of motion. There are three categories of dysarthria found in CP patients: spastic, dyskinetic (athetosis) and ataxic dysarthria. Spastic dysarthria involves abnormalities in voluntary movement which include “spasticity, weakness, limited range of motion and slowness of movement”. Athetosis includes disordered regulation of breathing patterns as well as laryngeal…

Mallet finger is a type of fracture which occurs in the distal joint of the finger and causes abnormal finger flexion at distal joint. There are two ways to treat mallet finger. One of them is treating by splint that is a thermoplastic splint, it can be custom or ready-made to keep the finger in hyper extension position and the patient must keep it for a while until the bone will have healed. The other method is treating by Kirschner wire (k- wire) this wire should be inserted inside the bone to…

non-surgical possible treatments include; medications, reduced weight bearing, range of motion exercises and electrical stimulation. "Osteonecrosis." Sometimes an anti-inflammatory and a blood thinner can reduce pain and reduce the blood clots blocking the blood supply. "Osteonecrosis." If diagnosed early, reducing the amount of weight on the joint can prevent further damage. "Osteonecrosis." By practicing range of motion exercises, it keeps the joint functioning and mobile and in some cases…

This experiment was done to see what variables (weight, wind, friction etc.) affected the apogee of the rocket. The class did this by recording everyone's rocket weight and compared them to the apogee's after they had been launched. Due to different variables, the apogee might be affected in a variety of ways, one being the weather. After the class found all of the data, it was compared and analyzed for any patterns. The rocket had different forces acting upon it during the flight stages. The…

DOI: 03/13/2012. Patient is a 40-year old female housekeeper who sustained injuries to her back, left knee, and right shoulder when she slipped on water and fell in the bathroom. Per OMNI, patient is status post left knee arthroscopy with chondroplasty and meniscectomy on 08/09/2012. In an office visit dated 11/20/15, patient presents with chronic left knee, right shoulder and low back pain. Current medications include Pantoprazole-protonix 20 mg, diclofenac sodium 1.5 %, and Norco 7.5-325 mg.…