Scoliosis: What It Is, Diagnosis, & Treatment
What is Scoliosis Scoliosis is defined as a complex three-dimensional rotational deformity of the spine and trunk, which appears in healthy individuals and can progress due to various factors during any period of a child’s development or later in life. The etymology of the word comes from the ancient Greek word “skolios,” meaning crooked. Scoliosis […]
Spinal stenosis
One type of low back pain, called lumbar spinal stenosis, is sometimes treated with surgery.But physical therapy works just as well in these cases and with fewer unwanted complications than surgery, according to a study recently published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. In lumbar spinal stenosis, the total space in the lowest part […]
Intervertebral disc herniation
What is a herniated disc and how is it created? The creation of a hernia in the waist is a multifactorial event and there is not a single cause that causes it. It is a dynamic process that is affected by age, body weight, work, hobbies, general health, the existence of other problems such as […]
Achilles tendinopathy
A characteristic symptom of Achilles Tendonitis is the mild pain experienced by the patient behind the heel after vigorous running or climbing/descending stairs. Possible symptoms are also the sensitivity and stiffness of the area, especially when getting up in the morning. Swelling may still occur in the area due to multiple, small tears caused to […]
Ankle Sprain
Mechanism of injury The injury occurs when the forefoot abruptly rotates primarily inward, causing the ankle and fibula ligaments to “stretch” beyond their capacity and/or tear. This can for example occur upon landing after a jump, where there is a sudden shift of the body’s center of gravity onto the landing leg. The ankle “turns” […]
Periostitis of the Tibia
Tibial periostitis is an overuse and strain syndrome that manifests on the anterior surface of the tibia, and is a common condition in athletes. As its name indicates, it is an inflammation of the periosteum of the tibia, which can appear either after a stress fracture of the tibia, or due to inflammation of the […]
