The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the human body. It is woven into the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle, thereby increasing its strength and participating in the extensor mechanism of the knee. Its location in the front of the knee makes it vulnerable...
Ankle sprains are common. It is due to improper stepping in combination with loading the legs with body weight. Such movement can occur when walking on uneven surfaces, on high shoes or when missing a step when descending stairs. A prerequisite for a sprained ankle...
In this article we will look at joint contracture as a complication after prolonged immobilization due to trauma. In order to avoid joint contractures in physiotherapy worldwide, rehabilitation protocols are “individualized”, in practice accelerating the...
The Latin word “plexus” means a plexus of nerve structures. In essence, plexitis is an inflammation of nerve structures. The neck-shoulder and lumbosacral areas are most commonly affected. The reason for this may be their greater mobility. The shoulder...
With the onset of the winter season the risk of falls due to ice increases sharply. A common result of this is a sprain, sprain, strain or fracture of a limb. Attempts to mitigate the damage of falling by leaning on your hands leads to traumatic injuries to the wrist...
The cervical part is the most mobile segment of the spine, and its functional load is mainly dynamic. These are the prerequisites that make it the most vulnerable part of the spine. Cervical osteochondrosis is a degenerative disease, partly related to the natural...
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