What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow isn’t just limited to tennis players! Certain repetitive movements of the wrist can cause this condition through inflammation of the tendons on the outside (lateral side) of the elbow at a bony prominence (lateral epicondyle) of the upper arm. What causes tennis elbow? Any repetitive motion of the wrist, […]
Ankle Strain
Common Symptoms of Ankle Strain You may experience pain often getting worse when you move your ankle. With a severe sprain, your ankle and foot may not be able to bear weight. You may also have some swelling and bruising, making it difficult to move your foot. Your ankle may feel unstable; It may even […]
Stroke
Common symptoms and causes of Stroke A stroke is a sudden loss of brain function caused by the interruption of blood flow or the rupture of blood vessels causing cell death in the affected area to die. The effects of a stroke depend on where the brain was injured, as well as how much damage […]
Spinal Cord Injury
Common symptoms of spinal cord injury: Spinal cord injury happens when there is any injury to the spinal cord that blocks communication between the brain and the body. After a spinal cord injury, a person’s sensation, movement and reflexes are affected. Depending on the level of injury, symptoms may vary from pain to paralysis or […]
Traumatic Brain Injury
Common symptoms and casuses of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is an insult to the brain caused by external force that may cause altered state of consciousness which results in temporary or permanent impairment of cognitive, emotional and behavioral functioning. Casuses of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Blow to the head as from […]
Plantar Fasciitis
Common causes and symptons of Plantar fasciitis: Plantar fasciitis, also known as Heel Spur Syndrome, is the most common cause of heel pain in adults. Plantar fasciitis is a degenerative syndrome of the plantar fascia caused by recurring trauma at its origin point. Causes: In combination with aggravating factors such as uneven terrain, repetitive movement […]