The femur or thigh bone is the longest bone in the human body which begins near the hip and extends straight to the knee. A break/crack or displacement along the straight part of the femur (known as femoral shaft) is termed as Femoral Fracture. The injury can be...
The ankle, or the tibiotalar joint, connects the leg and foot. It comprises of various bones, muscles, blood vessels, tendons and ligaments. The joint bears maximum body weight, helps maintain body balance and absorbs external shocks while running, standing and...
Nursemaid’s Elbow or Radial Head Subluxation is a common physical disorder affecting children in the age group of 1-7 years. The injury is also known as Pulled Elbow and Toddler’s Elbow. As the bones and joints of children are tender and still in a formative stage,...
Whether it is a sprain, strain, fracture or more severe orthopedic condition such as Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, ACL Tear etc., physical therapy helps to ensure a faster and healthier recovery for the patient. It is also effective in restoring the joint’s range of...
Pes Anserine Bursitis, or Knee Tendon Bursitis, refers to an inflammation of the bursa on the inner side of the knee. The bursa is a lubricating sac located between the shinbone and hamstring tendons that prevents the two structures from rubbing against each other....
