Upper limb

However aside from the non-significant change in the maximum oxygen consumption, the increase in upper limb muscle strength should help to minimize the hemodynamic response to daily activities for those diagnosed with cancer. Even though there was no correlation between cancer patients and combined training with strength and aerobic exercise, this factor…

Trauma is a term referred to sudden severe physical injuries that require immediate medical attention. The insult could injure any organ in the body, such as, the head. A head injury is an insult to the scalp, skull or the brain. It can either be closed or opened head injury. In a closed head trauma, there is no penetration of the skull; therefore the offending object did not enter the brain. In the open head trauma or penetrating head trauma, however, there is penetration of the skull, thus…

would arrive with a prosthetic limb, they would need certain leg exercises to help rebuild their muscles as well as assistance with learning balance. A physical therapist uses their decision making skills to select the right exercise for the patient based off of their…

Limbs, arms, hands, fingers, all of these structures of the human body contribute to day to day life. Upper extremity amputees live without these anatomical features that help the body function. In addition to functioning, the loss of an upper extremity can cause individuals to view there self-concept in different ways. The self-concept is divided into four different categories self-esteem, body image, role performance, and self -identity. Through these four categories amputees can find their…

tasks at your best. For that simply do: • Upper and lower back Stretch This one ought to be simple, as it's a natural stretch that everyone do when they feel a bit stiff and tired. Just do the following procedure: Raise your arms above your head Interlock your fingers Turn palms upward above head Push away from…

This mutant humanoid was found performing at a carnival freak show with a sign above him, dubbing him “Lobster Man.” He was cognitively normal and appeared normal except for his hands and feet (Basel, Kilpatrick & Tsipouras 2006; and van Silfhout, et al. 2009). The 1st digits were also normal, but on each hand/foot, digits 2 and 3 looked as if were fused together as were digits 4 and 5. Upon further investigation, it was seen that the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th rays weren’t present at all (Gulia & Marwah…

for eliminating waste and supplying nutrients to the body. Massage therapy has been recognized for its benefits of increasing circulation, locally and systemically. Poor circulation of a limb can result in a cold and often painful residual limb. Many patients state that it takes a number of hours for the limb to return to a normal temperature and for the burning sensation to diminish. Winter can be a difficult time for these patients due to decreased peripheral blood flow from the cold…

patients). Similar to the BPS each component is scored with a possible score of 0-2 with a total score of 0-8. A score of 3 or higher represents pain. In order to compare BPS and CPOT, BPS includes only movement of upper extremities. The CPOT includes an assessment of movement of both upper and lower extremities. Both scales have been positively correlated with many patients and is considered valid and reliable in measuring the pain assessment. Moreover, management of pain includes…

are real. The disorder is also known as Dr. Strangelove syndrome from the movie, Dr. Strangelove. Alien Hand Syndrome was discovered in 1905 with only 40 to 50 recorded cases since and can be defined as a rare brain disorder in which one of the upper limbs operates involuntarily without the person knowing it. With a normal functioning brain, the corpus callosum communicates effectively in sending messages with nerves that connect the left and right hemispheres. In AHS, the wiring between the…

thoracic cage and vertebral column. The skull protects the brain, the thoracic cage protects the heart and lungs, and the vertebral column protects the spinal cord. The appendicular skeleton includes the pectoral girdle, the upper limbs, the pelvic girdle, and the lower limbs. This allows for movement, protection and support of the internal organs. The skeletal system provides the support for the entire body. Individual bones or groups of bones provide a framework for the attachment of soft…