DYSPEREUNIA Image source: Shutterstock Dyspareunia is a medical term for painful intercourse affecting the genitals. The pain in the genitals can occur before, after, or during intercourse. The condition can occur both in males and females. The pain experienced during, before, or after sex can range from moderate to severe. The pain may include the …
Pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy Source: Shutterstock Pelvic Girdle Pain is one of the most common complaints during and post pregnancy. The condition was previously known as Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction, but now it is well-established that it not only affects Symphysis Pubis but also other joints of the Pelvis. Anatomy of pelvic girdle The pelvis …
Bone stress injury in runners Image source: Shutterstock Bone Stress Injury or Stress Fracture is very common in athletes (M Fredericson, 2006), and most of it comprises sports-related injuries. When bone fails to handle the repetitive loading, bone stress injury occurs. Another name of the condition is “Stress Fracture”. These injuries start from inflammation of …
What is knee bursitis, and how physiotherapy can help? Image source: Shutterstock What is a bursa? During joint movement, tendons, ligaments and muscles glide over the bones. To reduce the friction, there are fluid-filled sacs called bursae to facilitate gliding motion. There are almost 140 (Azar FM et al., 2017) bursae in the human body, …
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Frozen Shoulder Image source: Shutterstock Frozen shoulder also known as Adhesive capsulitis is characterized by only pain initially and then progression to restricted joint range of motion of the glenohumeral joint along with pain. The condition recovers partially or completely over the course of time. Stages of frozen shoulder Freezing stage (painful shoulder) (2-9 months) …
