Apraxia
 What is Apraxia? Apraxia (called "dyspraxia" if mild) is a neurological disorder characterized by loss of the ability to execute or [...]
Passive and active therapy
Physical therapy Passive Modalities Hot packs, cold packs, ultrasound, iontophoresis, electrical stimulation, TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation), NMES (neuromuscular electrical stimulation), [...]
Think of Your Poor Feet
 By LAURIE TARKAN Jean-Paul Pelissier/Reuters In Brief: Huge numbers of people develop foot pain in their 60s, but it can start [...]
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is irritation and swelling of the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot. Reference from A.D.A.M. Causes The [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Ataxia
Ataxia is one of the classic signs of cerebellar disease. It appears in the trunk, extremities, head, mouth, and tongue (speech). [...]
Myofascial Release
Myofascial release is a manual energetic therapy designed to treat the myofascia that surrounds every cell and tissue in the body. [...]
Spasticity
Spasticity is a motor disorder characterized by a velocity-dependent increase in tonic stretch reflexes with exaggerated tendon jerks, resulting from hyperexcitability [...]
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a sensorimotor disorder that affects the control of posture and movement. The diagnosis has historically referred to a [...]
Quadriplegia
Quadriplegia refers to impairment or loss of motor and/or sensory function due to damage to the cervical segments of the spinal [...]