Torticollis is a pathology that occurs as a result of unilateral shortness of the SCM muscle. Due to the shortness of the SCM on the held side, the head rotates
ECG and HEART RHYTHM DISORDERS
HEART RHYTHM DISORDERS and REHABILITATION ECG It is based on recording the electrical activities that occur during the operation of the heart through electrodes placed in different parts of the
POSTURE and BREATH
Postural control and breathing are mechanically and neuromuscularly linked. Both systems—spinal stability and breathing—include the diaphragm, transversus abdominis, intercostal muscles, internal obliques, and pelvic floor muscles. The entire motor system
PULMONARY REHABILITATION IN LUNG CANCER
Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer with a poor prognosis, which ranks first in cancer-related deaths. The incidence of lung cancer per 100,000 people in the United
Lung Volumes and Capacities
Lung volumes are also known as respiratory volumes. It refers to the volume of gas in the lungs at a certain time during the respiratory cycle. Lung capacities are obtained
Physiotherapy Strategies for the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis
What is Cystic Fibrosis, What Are Its Symptoms? Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an heritary disease of the mucous and sweat glands (exocrine glands) that mostly affects the lungs, liver, pancreas,
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KNEE JOINT ANATOMY: BONES,LIGAMENTS AND MUSCLES
KNEE JOINT BONES 1. Distal Femur *The lateral and medial epicondyles are located distal to the femur and are the attachment site of the collateral ligaments. *Condyles are asymmetrical,
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Buerger’s Disease (Thromboangiitis Obliterans)
Thromboangiitis obliterans, or Buerger’s disease, is a segmental occlusive inflammatory condition of the arteries and veins characterized by thrombosis and recanalization of the affected vessels. It is a non-atherosclerotic inflammatory
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HIP JOINT ANATOMY: BONES, LIGAMENTS AND MUSCLES
HIP JOINT It is a ball-socket type 3-axis synovial joint located between the concave acetabulum and the convex femoral head. It has flexion-extension in the sagittal plane, internal-external rotation in
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ACTIVITY DURING PREGNANCY AND PHYSICAL EXERCISE
What is physical activity? Physical activity is a collective term that encompasses all energy-based physical movements. Physical activity is described as energy-consuming tasks that involve the use of our muscles
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