Core Stability and Spinal Motion The core is more than the abdominal wall. It includes deep trunk muscles, the diaphragm, the pelvic floor, and muscles along the spine and hips. Together they control the trunk while the limbs move. The spine is a stack of joints. The neck allows a large range of motion. The […]
Li-Fraumeni Syndrome and Secondary Bone Sarcoma Li-Fraumeni syndrome is a rare inherited cancer predisposition. A germline TP53 mutation causes it in most families. The gene normally helps control DNA repair and cell death. When it fails, cancers arise at younger ages and in several organs. Classic tumors include soft-tissue sarcoma, osteosarcoma, premenopausal breast cancer, brain […]
Mucopolysaccharidoses and Changes in Bone Mucopolysaccharidoses, or MPS, are inherited lysosomal storage disorders. An enzyme defect blocks the breakdown of glycosaminoglycans. Those long sugar chains then build up in cells. Bone and cartilage suffer early. The skeleton often gives the first clear clinical clue. Several types exist. Hurler, Hunter, Sanfilippo, Morquio, Maroteaux–Lamy, and Sly syndromes […]
Fibrous Dysplasia Fibrous dysplasia is a rare bone disease that causes abnormal bone growth. It occurs when normal bone tissue is replaced by fibrous tissue, which is a type of connective tissue. This can cause bones to become weak and prone to fractures. It can affect any bone in the body, but it most commonly […]
Tibial nerve compression occurs when the tibial nerve, a significant nerve in the lower leg, is squeezed or irritated. This compression can lead to various symptoms, including pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the foot and leg. Causes Several factors can contribute to tibial nerve compression: Injury: Trauma, such as a sports injury or a […]
In this article we will discuss Sciatica Exercises (Part-1)