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Benefits Of Kinesiotaping
Kinesiotaping is a rehabilitative technique designed to boost the body’s natural healing process. It helps to provide support to the injured muscles and tissues, without affecting blood circulation and the joint’s range of motion. The technique uses a specialized elastic tape that can be worn be people of all age groups. It is beneficial for people who are recovering from an orthopedic condition or injury such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, ligament tears, Herniated Discs, strains, sprains, Rotator Cuff Tear etc. How Kinesiotaping Works? In contrast to the traditional taping...
Knock Knees: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
Knock Knees, also known as Genu Valgum, is an orthopedic condition that causes the knees to bend inwards and touch each other. The condition is common during a child’s developmental stage, till the age of 2 or 3 years and gets self-corrected with age. However, in rare cases when knees begin to knock after the age of 6 years, it can be an indicator of an underlying bone disorder. Causes Osteomyelitis, a bone infection Rickets Scurvy Infection or injury to the shinbone Obesity Overpronation Irregular bone growth Genetic skeletal abnormalities Symptoms More than 10 cm of gap...
Physical Therapy For Sciatica Pain
Sciatica is a spine condition affecting the longest nerve of the body, the sciatic nerve, which originates from the lumbar spine and travels down through the buttocks, hamstrings to the lower leg. The condition is characterized by pain and tingling sensation in the lower back that may radiate to the leg. Sciatica usually affects either side of the body and occurs when a bone spur, Herniated Disc or Spinal Stenosis puts pressure the sciatic nerve. Although the pain and other symptoms associated with the condition are extremely discomforting, Sciatica can be effectively treated...
Orthopedic Treatment For Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis is an orthopedic condition that causes constriction of the space in the spinal canal. This puts pressure on the vertebrae and nerve roots in the spine, leading to a pinching sensation in the lower back, legs, neck, shoulders or arms. The condition most commonly affects the lumbar spine and causes pain along the back of the leg. Spinal Stenosis is usually a result of age related wear and tear of the spine. Causes Aging: As people age, the connective tissues between the spinal vertebrae begin to stiffen, leading to the development of bone spurs. This, in turn,...
Pilon Fractures: Orthopedic Allen, TX
A Pilon Fracture, also known as Plafond Fracture, is a break or crack in the distal part of the tibia (shinbone) near the ankle. It is usually caused due to high impact injuries to the ankle, which cause the bones to crush into several pieces. In some cases, a Pilon Fracture may affect both the bones in the lower leg, tibia and fibula. Mainly, Pilon Fractures can be categorized as: Type 1 Fracture: This is caused by low energy injuries in which the bone fragments are almost aligned and the joint surface is also appropriate. Type 2 Fracture: This is a moderate energy injury in...
