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Syringomyelia
What is syringomyelia? Syringomyelia (sear-IN-go-my-EEL-ya) is a disorder in which a cyst forms within the spinal cord. This cyst, called a syrinx, expands and elongates over time, destroying [...]
Muscular Dystrophy
What is Muscular Dystrophy? The muscular dystrophies (MD) are a group of more than 30 genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles that [...]
What is Parkinson’s disease?
What is Parkinson's disease? Parkinson's disease (PD) belongs to a group of conditions called motor system disorders, which are the result of the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells. [...]
Outcomes of an Aquatic Exercise Program-Multiple Sclerosis
Outcomes of an Aquatic Exercise Program Including Aerobic Capacity, Lactate Threshold, and Fatigue in Two Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis. CASE REPORT Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy. 30(2):82-90, June [...]
Vestibular-Ocular Reflex
The ratio of eye velocity to head velocity is known as the gain of the vestibular-ocular reflex (VOR). The ability to hold the eyes fixed on a target [...]
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo- BPPV
If you feel dizzy with specific movements of the head, or if you feel the room spinning when you get out of bed, you may have what is [...]
Post-Polio Syndrome
Post-polio syndrome (PPS) is complex combination of primary and secondary impairments resulting in neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and psychosocial problems. Primary impairments include flaccid muscle paresis and paralysis and excessive [...]
Dysdiadochokinesia
Dysdiadochokinesia can be referred to as the inability to perform rapidly alternating movements. Compared to that of a normal person, the movement appears slow and quickly loses range [...]