Dystonia: what it is and how to diagnose it
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Running technique exercises
Running, at any age, is among the most natural and spontaneous activities of human beings. But, when it comes to sports, at all levels, running requires specific knowledge of the
Lumbar back pain
Summary Low back pain is a common problem that seriously affects a person’s quality of life. It can limit one’s ability to be active. It can cause one to miss
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Herniated disc
The intervertebral disc consists of a central deformable cartilaginous part, called the “nucleus pulposus,” surrounded by a containing fibrous lining, called the annulus. When the disc is young and healthy,
Cervical arthrosis
Cervical osteoarthritis is a chronic osteoarticular condition that is very common after the age of 40-50 years in people of both sexes and from all parts of the world, due
Arthrosis
Osteoarthritis, also called osteoarthritis, is a chronic degenerative condition associated with aging, primarily involving cartilage and bony joint surfaces. Lhe disease can affect all joints of the body, but generally
Gonarthrosis
The term “gonarthrosis” refers to arthrosis that develops at the level of the knee; in terms of causes, nature, characteristics and evolution, it is completely superimposable to arthrosis affecting other
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that results in a state of chronic systemic inflammation, which can affect and damage various organs and systems, including the skin. The
Osteoporosis
According to the World Health Organization (1993) definition, “Osteoporosis is a pathological condition characterized by loss of bone mass and qualitative deterioration of bone tissue, resulting in an increase in
Rickets
Rickets is a condition characterized by a severe impairment of bone mineralization, resulting in fragility and the onset of skeletal deformities at multiple levels, which mainly affects infants and children
Psoriatic arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic autoimmune-based inflammatory disease that occurs in about 30% of people with psoriasis. Like other forms of arthritis, the disease predominantly affects the joints of the
Rheumatism
The term “rheumatism” refers to an extremely wide and varied group of disorders comprising more than one hundred rheumatic diseases that are very diverse in terms of causes, symptoms and
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease on an autoimmune basis that primarily affects the joints, but it affects the entire body and over time, especially if not properly treated,
De Quervain’s syndrome
De Quervain’s syndrome is a painful condition of the hand related to inflammation of the sheaths lining two tendons found on the medial (inner) side of the wrist that control
Calcaneal spur
Calcaneal spur refers to a thorn or hook-shaped bony protuberance (osteophyte) that results from an abnormal calcification process that can occur at the level of the calcaneus bone, under the
Muscle contractures and cramps
A muscle cramp is a sudden, involuntary contraction of one or more muscles. Muscle cramps can cause severe pain; although they are generally harmless, they can make it temporarily impossible
Strains and muscle tears
In ascending order of severity, a muscle may be affected by a contracture, stretch, or tear. In the former the muscle tissue contracts, in the latter it is overstretched, and
Hallux valgus
Hallux valgus is a deformity of the foot consisting of the departure of the head of the first metatarsal from the others. In this condition, there is lateral deviation of
Hip fracture
Hip fracture is a serious injury with life-threatening complications. Most hip fractures occur at the femur, the long bone that extends from the pelvis to the knee. The part most
Tendinitis
Tendons are the fibrous structures that connect the ends of muscles to bones allowing the contractile apparatus to perform its functions. Tendonitis is defined as inflammation of a tendon. It
Arthrosis of the hip
Osteoarthritis of the hip is also called coxarthrosis and is a chronic degenerative disease of the hip joint due to progressive disruption of articular cartilage. Hip osteoarthritis can be primary
Shoulder arthrosis
In the shoulder, the different joints, and particularly the scapulohumeral (or glenohumeral) joint, which is located between the joint heads of the scapula and humerus, are normally lined with cartilage,
Paget’s bone disease
Paget’s bone disease represents an abnormality in the physiological process by which the body over time gradually replaces old bone tissue with newly produced bone tissue. This process can become
Magnetic resonance imaging
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), also more simply called magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), is an extremely sensitive and informative diagnostic imaging technique based on the use of electromagnetic fields that are
Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder
Adhesive capsulitis is a medical condition of shoulder suffering from both stiffness and pain. It is also called “frozen shoulder syndrome” precisely because of the reduced mobility and pain.
Shoulder dislocation
The shoulder is the joint of the body most prone to possible dislocation, that is, an injury in which the arm bone, held in a structure called the “cuff” that
De Quervain’s syndrome
De Quervain’s syndrome is a painful condition of the hand related to inflammation of the sheaths lining two tendons found on the medial (inner) side of the wrist that control
