Musculoskeletal Disorders in IT Workers Introduction Musculoskeletal disorders are defined as the illnesses and injuries that affect one or more parts of he musculoskeletal system. These basically include injuries and disorders of the muscles,...
Osteoarthritis in the Hip Introduction Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis caused by the breakdown and loss of cartilage of a joint. Research shows that almost 10 million Americans are affected by osteoarthritis. Individuals...
Introduction Pain in the facial region including orofacial pain and craniofacial pain is broadly referred to as facial pain. The pain may be dull, throbbing or intense, stabbing discomfort on one or both sides...
Introduction Polyneuropathy is defined as a neurological disorder typically characterized by the simultaneous malfunction of many peripheral nerves throughout the body. Quite often, the same nerves are affected symmetrically on both sides of the...
Introduction Fibromyalgia or the Fibromyalgia Pain Syndrome (FPS) is a chronic and widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder. In laymen terms, Fibromyalgia, formerly known as fibrositis, is defined as a long-term, body-wide pain...
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Introduction Hip pain is defined as any form of pain in or around the hip joint. Hip pain is not always felt directly over the hip. Instead, it may be felt in the middle...
Introduction Dysmenorrhea or a painful menstrual period is a condition that refers to the pain and discomfort associated with menstruation. The pain can be of a dull, aching or cramping nature and can be...
Work-related upper disorders of the limb Introduction Work-related Upper Limb Disorders (WRULDs) is basically an umbrella term that refers to a variety of work-related injuries to the muscles, nerve, tendons and other soft body...
Botox and Myofascial Pain Syndrome Introduction Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is defined as a painful musculoskeletal condition, characterised by the development of myofascial trigger points (TrPs). The...