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Anterior Compartment of forearm Muscles Flexor Pollicis longus, Flexor Digitorum Profundus, Palmaris longus, Flexor Carpi Radiallis, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris, Pronator Teres, Pronator Quadratus, Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Physiotherapy

Flexor Compartment Or Anterior Compartment of Forearm (Muscles)

SUPERFICIAL MUSCLES (1) Flexor Carpi Radiallis Origin Medial epicondyle of humerus Insertion Anterior aspect of base of second metacarpal, base of third metacarpal and trapezial tuberosity Artery Supply Radial Artery Nerve Supply Median Nerve Movement Flexion and Abduction of hand at wrist Associated Pathology Flexor Carpi Radiallis Tendonitis (2) Palmaris longus Origin Medial epicondyle of […]

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Physiotherapy Scoliosis Back pain Curved Spine

Scoliosis

It is a complex deformity of spine characterized by abnormal sideways curvature of spine or increased lateral curvature and rotation of vertebrae involving deformity of rib cage. EPIDEMIOLOGY AND CAUSES CAUSES Congenital Scoliosis – bone malformation present at birth. Neuromuscular Scoliosis – results from abnormal muscles or nerves seen in people with spina bifida and […]

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Knee Examination Knee Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis Physiotherapy

Knee Osteoarthritis

It is Chronic progressive, degenerative, painful disease of knee joint present with chronic pain, loss of joint ROM, bony crepitus, joint deformities in later stage like “genu valgum”. EPIDEMIOLOGY AND CAUSES Most common form of joint arthritis. 15% population is affected. Strongly age related OA knee occurs with 70% population in age group 60 and […]

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IT band Syndrome Iliotibial Pain Iliotibial Band Syndrome Physiotherapy

IlioTibial (IT) band Syndrome

IT band Syndrome is an overuse injury of connective tissue present at the lateral aspect of thigh it runs along the outer part of thigh extending from pelvis to tibia covering both hip and knee joint when this connective band or tissue rubs against bony prominence due to overuse activities leads to inflammation and irritation […]

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Biceps Tendinopathy Shoulder pain Arm pain Bicipital Tendinopathy Physiotherapy Shoulder examination

Biceps Tendinopathy

Pain, tenderness and inflammation around long head of biceps tendon often caused due to overuse injury among older patients especially older athletes ( 30+ age athletes and old aged patients 60+ age). Pain often resembles Shoulder impingement syndrome, Rotator cuff tendinopathy. EPIDEMIOLOGY Occurs more commonly while performing or after sporting activities like lifting, throwing, overhead […]