Golfer’s Elbow Golfer’s elbow, also termed as Medial epicondylitis, is a tendinopathy (inflammation of the tendon) of the inner side of elbow. There are a group of muscles who have a common attachment called as flexor tendon. Golfer’s elbow is a result of overload or overuse injury of this flexor tendon. Referring to different professions …
Foot Drop Foot drop is defined as weakness of tibialis anterior muscle on extending foot. It is caused by disruption to a nerve called the common peroneal nerve, usually due to LMN (lower motor neuron) disorder. This nerve controls primary ankle activity. Ankle joint, when it moves downwards, it leads to a lack of heel …
COPD COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a condition where airflow from the lungs is obstructed. In simple words, COPD is a group of conditions that makes breathing harder, and the condition gets worse over time. Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis are two main chronic lung diseases affecting individuals. Let’s understand the meaning of COPD …
Varicose veins Source: Shutterstock Varicose veins are enlarged and twisted veins. Any superficial veins can get varicosed; however, the most common ones are the ones present in the legs. The veins of the legs are more prone because standing and walking increase the venous pressure in the lower body. For most people, varicose veins are …
Iliotibial Band Syndrome What is this Iliotibial band? The lliotibal band or the iliotibial tract is a thick fibrous band of connective tissue. It is present on the outer side of the thigh and runs throughout the length of thigh passing from pelvic bone and joins at the knee. The IT band is made of …
