Flexion

Flexion Synergy: Breaking Abnormal Patterns Through Therapy

Flexion synergy

Introduction Flexion synergy is a common motor pattern observed in individuals with neurological impairments, especially after stroke. It reflects abnormal, involuntary coordination of muscles, leading to difficulty in performing isolated and controlled movements. Definition Flexion synergy is a stereotyped movement pattern characterized by simultaneous activation of multiple muscle groups, resulting in flexion of the upper …

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

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Introduction:  Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury commonly results from a fall from height with the knee in flexion and the body rotating on the stationary foot. This results in abnormal internal rotation of it tibia. Similarly, hyper flexion or hyperextension with internal rotation of the tibia can also produce it.  Mechanism of injury: Anterior Cruciate Ligament …

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TUBERCULOSIS OF THE HIP JOINT

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Introduction Tuberculosis of the Hip Joint constitutes 15  percent of all osteoarticular tuberculosis. It is always secondary. The initial focus of infection could be either in the: (i) acetabular roof, (ii) epiphysis, (iii) metaphyseal region, (iv) greater trochanter, (v) synovial membrane (rare), and (vi) trochanteric bursae Pathogenesis Etiology TB bacillus is may responsible for TB …

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