Stiffness

Signs of dog arthritis vary greatly. First, it is important to be able to recognize and understand the many different signs of arthritis. Some may be more obvious than others. Most owners feel that if their dog is not showing signs of pain, then their dog is not in pain. Not so! Dogs are very good at masking their pain. Very rarely are they vocal like humans. They will exhibit other ways of showing their pain. If you are concerned that your dog may have arthritis, it is important to consult…

Hugh Herr’s Ted Talk was a beautiful mixture of presentation and demonstration. As an amputee himself Hugh was able to demonstrate how impactful these devices can be on ones life. He showed impactful video along with demonstrations, that showed the robotic’s ability. Herr argued that attaching things to the limbs, continues to be a problem despite the advancement of technology. His primary argument is that with the further advancement of technology prosthetics will be leaps and bounds above…

serious pain. Fentanyl also can be used to treat chronic pain (drugAbuse ,2016). The signs and symptoms of fentanyl abuse are Confusion, Depression, Difficulty walking, Nausea and vomiting, Itching & scratching, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Muscle stiffness, Labored breathing. In some cases, fentanyl use can cause coma, unconsciousness, or even death (drugabuse,2016). Fentanyl, the extremely high addictive opioid pain medication, now, is taking a very dangerous turn across Canada. Today,…

Face is the window through which we perceive the world around us and the world notes us. The face is crucial , injuries to face results in divesting physical and emotional sequelae. Maxillofacial trauma is a cause of grave concern due to the increasing road traffic accidents, violence and sports injury. The unique position of mandible on the face makes it one of the most commonly fractured facial bones. Mandibular Fractures are the most common fractures treated by oral and maxillofacial surgeon.…

Rigor Mortis The term rigor stems from the Latin term meaning stiffness. Mortis stems from the Latin term meaning death. Upon death, respiration ceases to occur. Without oxygen, metabolism stops, organs shut down. The body’s main source of energy is the cell production of ATP. Wikipedia’s definition:” Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is a nucleoside triphosphate used in cells as a coenzyme often called the "molecular unit of currency" of intracellular energy transfer. ATP transports chemical…

Impression is status post right shoulder arthroscopy and continued neck pain. Plan is to continue PT. Based on medical report dated 07/20/15, the patient complains of pain and stiffness of the neck, right shoulder and trapezius. She reports feeling better with PT. She has lessened pain and better mobility. On examination, there is an increased muscle spasm to the cervical paraspinal muscles, shoulder and trapezius. Right shoulder…

Past Medical & Surgical History, Pathophysiology of medical diagnoses (with APA citations) 1. Iron Deficiency Anemia: The most commonly occuring cause of anemia. Iron deficiency results in the lack of iron for hemoglobin synthesis within the body. This may be a result of low intake, diminished absorption, physiological increase in requirements, excessive iron loss, chronic renal failure, hemodyalisis, and idiopathic iron loss. (Copstead & Banasik, 2013) KG receives frequent blood transfusions to…

Osteoarthritis (OA), commonly known as wear and tear arthritis, is the most common type of arthritis. It occurs when the cartilage or cushion between joints breaks down leading to pain, stiffness and swelling. Risk factors for OA include age, gender, trauma, overuse, genetics and obesity. “When we walk, when we go up and down stairs, or get into or out of a chair or car, we can put three to five times our body weight, and sometimes more, on the joints,” says Geoffrey Westrich, attending…

The sun is out, which makes it a perfect day for your child to combine both fun and exercise by playing a game of soccer. Whether they are part of an organised team, or just having some casual fun at the park, hearing them complain about foot pain is enough to make your mum alertness antennae go up. Achilles tendonitis is one problem that is common in the feet of active children, so what do you need to know about this issue? What Is Achilles Tendonitis? If you could see inside your child's…

condition with any progression of the condition ceasing once the individual reaches skeletal maturity” (“Scheuermann’s Disease,” PhysioAdvisor). Others advocate for this treatment in order to provide their patients with relief from back pain and stiffness that commonly occurs with such a deformity in posture (Cuppett). In my opinion, I…