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Bone Density Testing 

A diagnostic test used to measure bone mineral density (BMD) and determine the strength of bones.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 

A condition caused by compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. Symptoms include pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and fingers, often associated with repetitive motions like typing or assembly work.

Electromyography

A diagnostic procedure that measures the electrical activity of muscles in response to nerve stimulation.

Muscular Dystrophy 

A group of genetic disorders that cause progressive muscle weakness and degeneration. 

Myasthenia gravis

A chronic autoimmune disorder that disrupts communication between nerves and muscles, leading to muscle weakness. 

Osteoarthritis

A degenerative joint disease caused by the breakdown of cartilage within joints. Common symptoms include joint pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. 

Osteoporosis 

A condition characterized by a decrease in bone density, making bones weak, brittle, and more prone to fractures.

Occupational Therapy 

A therapeutic approach focused on enabling individuals to perform meaningful daily activities and tasks despite injury, illness, or disability.

Partial Knee Replacement 

A surgical procedure in which only the damaged part of the knee joint is replaced with a prosthesis.

Polymyalgia Rheumatica

An inflammatory disorder that causes muscle pain and stiffness, particularly in the shoulders, neck, and hips.

Rheumatoid Arthritis 

A chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the joints, leading to pain, swelling, stiffness, and deformities.

Range Of Motion

The extent of movement a joint or muscle can achieve in various directions.

RSC

Repetitive stress disorder

A condition caused by repetitive motion or overuse of muscles, tendons, or nerves, leading to pain, inflammation, or injury.

Total hip replacement 

A surgical procedure in which the damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial prosthesis.

Total knee replacement 

A surgical procedure in which the entire knee joint is replaced with a prosthesis.

Achilles tendon

 Achilles, a hero of Greek mythology.

The tendon that connects the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to the heel bone (calcaneus)

Named After: Sir James Paget, a British surgeon.

A chronic bone disorder causing abnormal bone remodeling, leading to weakened, enlarged, and deformed bones. It commonly affects the pelvis, skull, spine, and legs.

Named After: William Morrant Baker, a British surgeon.

A fluid-filled sac located behind the knee, often resulting from joint inflammation or conditions like arthritis. A Baker’s cyst is common in patients with osteoarthritis or knee injuries.