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What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a lateral spinal curvature in the frontal plane that is identified by the persistent lateral deviation of several vertebrae from the line of gravity in one or more regions of the spine. Types of Scoliosis: Curves can be divided into two categories: functional curves and structural curves. Functional curves are referred to as nonstructural curves because they can be resorted around if the underlying cause is addressed. These curves are the result of imbalances that can be fixed, like an imbalance in leg length or a muscle spasm.  As the name suggests, Structural curves involve modifications to the bone and soft tissue structures. Idiopathic Scoliosis:  Infantile (0 to 3 years), juvenile (4 to 10 years), and adolescent (older than 10 years) idiopathic scoliosis are classified according to the age at onset. Up to 4% of schoolchildren around the world are affected by the most common type of scoliosis, called adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Researchers hav

The complex joint known as the sacroiliac (SI) joint connects the ilium, one of the pelvic bones, to the sacrum, the triangular bone at the base of the spine.  Understanding the sacroiliac joint's anatomy is essential to comprehend how it works and the conditions that can affect it. Let's examine its structure and makeup in more detail. Bones: The articulation of the auricular surfaces of the sacrum and ilium results in the formation of the sacroiliac joint.  Rough, asymmetrical regions with fibrocartilage cover the auricular surfaces. The synovial portion of the sacrum and the ilium together make up the majority of the joint. Ligaments: The sacroiliac joint is stabilized and supported by several ligaments. These consist of: Anterior sacroiliac ligament: This powerful ligament strengthens the front of the joint by joining the anterior surface of the sacrum to the iliac fossa. Posterior sacroiliac ligament: This ligament supports the back of the joint by joining the ilium to t

How do you define Inflammation? The complex physiological reaction known as inflammation is brought on by noxious stimuli like pathogens, harmed cells, or irritants. The inflammatory response of the body aids in tissue repair and healing while serving as an essential defense mechanism against infection and injury. Underlying factors responsible for Inflammation: Infection by microorganisms Injury, such as trauma, surgery Chronic stress Autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis Environmental toxins, such as pollution, cigarette smoke Allergy Mechanism: When immune cells like mast cells, macrophages, and dendritic cells are activated, they release a range of pro-inflammatory mediators like cytokines, chemokines, and prostaglandins. This starts the inflammatory response. These mediators encourage immune cells to migrate into the afflicted tissue to remove the harmful stimuli and aid in attracting additional immune cells to the site of inflammation. Immune cells work to remove any

 What is SLR Test? The straight leg raise test is a neurodynamic test. The SLR is a neural tension test that can be used to determine whether neural tissue is involved in a space-occupying lesion, frequently a herniated lumbar disc. Technique: SLR is an inactive ( passive ) test. The normal leg is tested first before the other legs, one at a time. The patient is placed in a supine position without a pillow under his or her head, with the hip medially rotated and adducted and the knee extended, to perform the SLR test. While maintaining the knee in its fully extended position, the clinician raises the patient's leg by the posterior ankle. Up until the patient complains of pain or tightness in the back or back of the leg, the clinician keeps lifting the patient's leg by flexing at the hip. Reasoning: Acute dural inflammation, gluteal abscess, disc protrusion or extrusion, buttock tumor, and acute spondylosis are all possible causes of pain at less than 30 degrees of hip flexion

What is Snapping Hip Syndrome? When the hip is moving, there may be an audible " snap " or " click " sound in or around the hip, which is a symptom of the condition known as snapping hip syndrome (SHS) , also known as Coxa Saltans .  Causes SHS can have a number of different causes, which are further divided into three categories: intra-articular, internal, and external. External : The iliotibial band crossing the greater trochanter of the femur externally is the most frequent occurrence. Internal : The iliopsoas tendon snapping over a bony prominence of the pelvis. Intra-articular (least frequent) Signs & Symptoms External SHS: A snapping or pain that is localized laterally over the greater trochanter typically develops gradually in people with external SHS. The external type mostly involves a minor mechanism of injury and is not connected to a traumatic event.  Frequently, the clinical presentation can be seen by watching and listening for a snap as the patie

What does the term Lordosis mean? The spine's anterior curvature is known as lordosis. Excessive curvature of the lumbar spine can cause an increased lordosis, also known as hyperlordosis . It is a pathological exaggeration of the typical curves present in the cervical and lumbar spines. Causes of Increased Lordosis: Increased lordosis can be brought on by a variety of factors. Functional or postural deformity Lax muscles, particularly those in the abdomen, in conjunction with tight muscles, particularly those in the hip flexors or lumbar extensors a large belly brought on by being overweight or pregnant strong and typically tense muscles Spondylolisthesis Congenital issues, like bilateral congenital hip dislocation failure to segment the facet joint segment's neural arch  putting on high-heeled footwear Symptoms of Lordosis: Lower back pain Poor posture Stiffness (Stiff neck and back) Difficulty in standing and walking Restricted ROM Tingling and numbness Exaggerated lordosi

What is ULNT?? Upper limb Neurodynamic (Tension) Tests The neurodynamic tests of the upper limbs are analogous to the lumbar spine's straight leg raising test. In reality, stress is placed on all the tissues of the upper limb during these tension tests, which are meant to stretch the neurological structures of the upper limb. It is also known as Brachial Plexus Tension or Elvey Test . Sensitizing tests are used to distinguish between the neurological tissue. Elvey's original test has since been divided into four tests. Changing the position of the shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist, and fingers puts more strain on particular nerves. Each test starts with testing the good side, followed by positioning of the shoulder, then moves on to the forearm, wrist, fingers, and, due to its extensive range of motion (ROM), the elbow at last. It is crucial to apply a constant depression force to the shoulder girdle when positioning the shoulder so that, even with abduction, the shoulder girdle