What is knee bursitis, and how physiotherapy can help? Image source: Shutterstock What is a bursa? During joint movement, tendons, ligaments and muscles glide over the bones. To reduce the friction, there are fluid-filled sacs called bursae to facilitate gliding motion. There are almost 140 (Azar FM et al., 2017) bursae in the human body, …
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Frozen Shoulder Image source: Shutterstock Frozen shoulder also known as Adhesive capsulitis is characterized by only pain initially and then progression to restricted joint range of motion of the glenohumeral joint along with pain. The condition recovers partially or completely over the course of time. Stages of frozen shoulder Freezing stage (painful shoulder) (2-9 months) …
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Image source: Shutterstock Progressive supranuclear palsy is a rare condition that affects the brain, which leads to problems with walking, eye movements, balance, and swallowing. The condition deteriorates the area of the brain responsible for coordination, balance, body movement, and other functions. The condition is also called Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome. Progressive supranuclear …
What is Tailbone Pain, and How Can Physiotherapy Help? Image source: Shutterstock With evolution, we humans have lost our tail, but there is a vestigial part of the tail in us that can hinder our daily activities if it gets damaged or injured. If you are experiencing pain while sitting, the chances are that you …
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Neuralgia Image source: Shutterstock Neuralgia is a condition that is caused by different reasons like nerve irritation, nerve damage, nerve infection, etc. It is characterized by sharp and intense pain which follows the pathway of the nerve. Neuralgia may also be called Neuropathic pain or Neurogenic pain. Neuralgia makes it very difficult to carry the …
