Month: June 2016

Tendinitis Aquilea o del Tendón de Aquiles. Tratamiento con ejercicios, estiramientos y masajes.

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Rutina de ejercicios, estiramientos y masajes para el tratamiento de la tendinitis de aquiles.
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DEFINICIÓN

La tendinitis del tendón de Aquiles es una inflamación del tendón por debajo de la pantorrilla que se produce debido a los esfuerzos demasiado pronunciados o tomar ciertos medicamentos.

EL MECANISMO

Tendón de Aquiles La tendinitis a menudo se produce como resultado de esfuerzo repetitivo de la pantorrilla. Un paseo extendido, un deporte que buscan tendón excesiva o actividad profesional repetitivos pueden causar.

Otra causa, tomar ciertos antibióticos como quinolonas que debilitan el tendón y puede incluso conducir a la ruptura.
Guiada por ultrasonido Infilration en el tendón de Aquiles Manifestación de una animación en 3D de una infiltración guiada por ecografía en el tendón de Aquiles
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Una y media Guiada por ultrasonido Infilration en el tendón de Aquiles

LOS SIGNOS

El dolor agudo en la inserción de la pantorrilla con el talón. El dolor puede ir por todo el tendón de Aquiles.
La inflamación puede ser tan importante que el tendón se hinche y que cualquier movimiento será imposible hasta que la inflamación no se cura.
De la radio del pie por lo general no muestra nada, a menos que muestra una calcificación tendinitis del tendón responsable de calcio.
EVOLUCIÓN

Generalmente dolor desaparece en unos pocos días con la eliminación de la fuerza o el movimiento en cuestión.
Pero más a menudo la recurrencia del dolor, a veces empeora.
A veces, también, el calcio puede ocasionalmente esfuerzo excesivo o trauma adicional, debe movilizarse fuera del tendón y causar una enfermedad inflamatoria dolorosa provocando una movilización total imposibilidad de pie durante unos días.
A menudo se obliga a usar la cura para esta inflamación crónica.
TRATAMIENTO

El primer tratamiento es local: el anti-inflamatoria ya sea gel o mesoterapia.
Las infiltraciones son generalmente inevitable (ponderado sin embargo, no debilitar el tendón en el extremo.
La fisioterapia es útil.
Los masajes muy apoyados, llamados masaje profundo transversal son de eficacia variable.
Para prevenir la recurrencia: Es importante aprender a hacer su estiramiento antes y después del ejercicio y beber con regularidad.
En algunos casos se propone cortar el tendón y vuelva a insertarlo.
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En este vídeo os explico una serie de maniobras de auto masaje y auto tratamiento para la tendinitis del pulgar o de querbain.
Esta tendinitis o tenosinovitis es una de las más típicas en las manos y se da con mayor frecuencia en mujeres.

Tenosinovitis de De Quervain (dih-kwer-VAINS ten-oh-oh-sine-VIE-tis) es una afección dolorosa que afecta a los tendones del lado pulgar de la muñeca. Si usted tiene tenosinovitis de De Quervain, es posible que el dolor cada vez que encienda su muñeca, sujete nada o hacer un puño.

Aunque no se conoce la causa exacta de la tenosinovitis de De Quervain, cualquier actividad que se basa en la mano o repetitivo movimiento de la muñeca – como trabajar en el jardín, jugar al golf o deportes de raqueta o levantar a su bebé – puede empeorarlo.

Los síntomas de la tenosinovitis de De Quervain se incluyen:

El dolor cerca de la base del dedo pulgar
Hinchazón cerca de la base del dedo pulgar
Dificultad para mover el pulgar y la muñeca cuando usted está haciendo actividades que implican agarrar o apretar
A “pegado” o sensación de “stop-and-go” en el dedo pulgar al tratar de moverlo
Si la condición pasa demasiado tiempo sin tratamiento, el dolor puede extenderse más en el dedo pulgar, de nuevo en el antebrazo o en ambos. Pellizcar, agarrar y otros movimientos de su dedo pulgar y la muñeca agravar el dolor.

Cuándo consultar a un médico
Consulte a su médico si usted todavía está teniendo problemas con el dolor o la función y que ya ha intentado:

Evitar mover el pulgar de la misma manera una y otra vez siempre que sea posible
Cómo evitar pellizcos con el pulgar al mover la muñeca de lado a lado
La aplicación de frío a la zona afectada
El uso de drogas no esteroides antiinflamatorios, como el ibuprofeno (Advil, Motrin IB, otros) y naproxeno (Aleve)
Si el dolor continúa interfiriendo con su vida diaria o las actividades, consultar al médico.
Los signos y síntomas de De Quervain tendinitis
Los síntomas asociados con esta condición por lo general se desarrollan gradualmente durante un período de tiempo. Inicialmente, los síntomas pueden presentarse como un dolor o rigidez en la parte posterior de la muñeca y el pulgar después de una actividad agravante o desacostumbrado. Esto se puede sentir a menudo por la noche oa primera hora de la mañana y puede calentarse con el calor y el movimiento en las primeras etapas. A medida que la enfermedad progresa, el dolor se puede sentir con las actividades cotidianas que implican la muñeca y el pulgar, como cargar las compras, abrir un frasco, cocinar o usar la computadora. Los pacientes con De Quervain tendinitis también pueden experimentar hinchazón, crepitación o dolor al tocar con firmeza los tendones del pulgar afectados.
De vez en cuando, hormigueo o adormecimiento en el pulgar pueden ser experimentados, junto con la debilidad en la muñeca, la mano y el pulgar. Esto puede manifestarse como dificultad para realizar movimientos finos de la mano, la reducción de la fuerza de agarre, o un aumento de la frecuencia de caída de objetos. De Quervain tendinitis también puede estar asociada con dolor de cuello o espalda superior en el mismo lado.
El diagnóstico de De Quervain tendinitis
Un examen subjetivo y objetivo a fondo de un fisioterapeuta puede ser suficiente para diagnosticar De Quervain tendinitis. Otras investigaciones, como una placa de rayos X, ultrasonido, resonancia magnética o una tomografía computarizada pueden ser necesarios para ayudar con el diagnóstico y evaluar la gravedad de la condición.
El tratamiento para la tendinitis de Quervain De
La mayoría de casos de tendinitis de Quervain De asientan bien con la fisioterapia apropiada. La tasa de éxito del tratamiento es dictada en gran medida por el cumplimiento del paciente. Uno de los componentes clave del tratamiento es que el paciente descansa lo suficiente de cualquier actividad que aumente su dolor hasta que estén libres de síntomas. Actividades que ponen grandes cantidades de estrés a través de los tendones del pulgar debe reducirse al mínimo, estos pueden incluir: deportes como el golf, deportes de raqueta, bolos, el remo o el piragüismo, actividades generales de agarre, transporte o elevación. Descanso de actividades agravantes asegura que el cuerpo puede comenzar el proceso de curación en ausencia de mayores daños al tejido. Una vez que el paciente puede realizar estas actividades sin dolor, un retorno gradual a estas actividades está indicado siempre que no haya aumento de los síntomas.
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Overview of Localised Scleroderma

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There are two types of localised scleroderma, morphea and linear. They affect the skin, sometimes underlying muscles and bones but never internal organs so life expectancy is never affected.

Even without treatment localised scleroderma can burn itself out after a period of years.

Approximately 25% of people with localised scleroderma also have symptoms apart from skin involvement such as fatigue or reflux but this does not mean that the scleroderma is becoming systemic.

It is rare but possible to have both localised and systemic scleroderma.

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Acupuncture Can Help Osteoarthritis

Acupuncture Can Help Osteoarthritis

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Osteoarthritis is one of the most debilitating conditions which can affect the mobility and quality of life of its victims. Through time, there have been lots of anti-inflammatory drugs created to treat this condition however most of them bring adverse side effects to the patient. This leads people to turn to alternative medicines such as acupressure and acupuncture in treating osteoarthritis.

Undeniably, more and more people are shifting to traditional bodyworks in treating osteoarthritis primarily due to the absence of side effects. In fact, there have been a significant number of people who have turned to acupuncture in managing the chronic pain brought by this debilitating condition. So what is osteoarthritis and what role does acupuncture play in managing this condition? Let’s find out.

Osteoarthritis and Its Nature
Also termed as degenerative arthritis, osteoarthritis is a condition primarily characterized by the functional or structural failure of the joints. It often involves one entire joint and affects the nearby ligaments, muscles, joint lining, joint cover and underlying joint. At times, it may involve the progressive cartilage loss in the body.

Osteoarthritis normally occurs as a result of cartilage degeneration but it can also be caused by heredity, aging, injury and disease. Cartilage is actually a protein substance which serves as the ‘cushion’ between the joints’ bones.

Osteoarthritis is categorized into two, the primary and secondary osteoarthritis. Primary osteoarthritis normally occurs as a result of the aging of the joints. Through time, the loss of cartilage causes friction between the joints which may cause pain and mobility difficulty. Most cases of primary osteoarthritis are hereditary.

On the other hand, secondary osteoarthritis is normally triggered by other conditions or diseases including diabetes, gout, obesity and hormone disorder. Obesity can actually heighten the mechanical stresses between the joints which can negatively affect the cartilage. According to research, obesity is the second most significant risk factor for degenerative arthritis. Aging still emerges to be the most significant risk factor for such condition.

Symptoms of osteoarthritis actually vary from one person to another but the most common symptoms are pain, joint stiffness and difficulty in moving the joints. Most treatments for osteoarthritis are geared towards the reduction of joint pain and inflammation. Also, treatments are designed to maintain and improve joint functions.

Acupuncture- How It’s Done and What Are Its Benefits
For more than 3000 years, acupuncture has been used to treat a wide range of illness because of its multiple relieving effects. However, extensive scientific studies were only conducted during the last 5 decades. Because of the growing popularity of traditional medicines such as acupressure and acupuncture, many western medical practitioners have developed the interest and curiosity about the mechanisms of how this method works and how it is able to provide pain relief to patients who suffer from osteoarthritis.

According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), illnesses are mainly a result of blockages or imbalance in the flow of life energy in the body. Through acupuncture, these imbalances and blockages can be corrected with the use of special and very thin needles.

Acupuncture holds into the premise that the body contains 12 major meridians, 8 secondary meridians and thousands of acupuncture points which when stimulated can bring satisfactory benefits to different organs of the body. This ancient bodywork involves the process of penetrating very thin needles into the skin and manipulating them to create electrical impulses.

Researches On Acupuncture And Pain Management
Through time, there have been lots of researches conducted to determine the effects of acupuncture in the treatment of osteoarthritis. According to research, acupuncture helps in stimulating the production of endorphins in the body. Endorphins serve as the body’s natural pain killers thereby helping the victims of osteoarthritis to cope with pain.

According to research, most acupuncture points are located near the nerves. When these nerves are stimulated, it creates a feeling of fullness or dull aches in the muscles. The stimulation of the muscles, triggers the transmission of signals to the central nervous system, which is composed of the spinal cord and the brain, to produce endorphins. These are hormones which the body produces in times of stress or pain. Together with other neurotransmitters, endorphins help in blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain. In effect, patients are able to experience less pain.

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Osteoarthritis: What Causes Osteoarthritis And What Treatment Options Are There For You?

Osteoarthritis: What Causes Osteoarthritis And What Treatment Options Are There For You?

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Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is estimated that over 8 million people in the UK are affected by osteoarthritis and it is estimated that 12 percent Americans have some degree of osteoarthritis.

In medical circles osteoarthritis may be referred to as ‘degenerative joint disease’. It is caused by the loss of cartilage or breakdown of cartilage. Osteoarthritis commonly affects the wrist, knee, feet, spine and hips.

Osteoarthritis is generally associated with the aging process. Osteoarthritis symptoms occur most frequently in men from the age of 45 years and in females after 55 years.

Causes of Osteoarthritis

The exact cause of Osteoarthritis is yet to be defined however, the following are considered relative causes.

• Cartilage contains a lot of water, which decreases with age. The cartilage is composed of 85% of water in young people and about 70% of water in old people. Due to the decrease in water content, protein molecules that make up cartilage degenerate. The surface of the joint is designed to be smooth, however a degeneration of the cartilage results in the joint surfaces becoming rough, so that the joint surfaces no longer glide over one another, leading to friction and pain. The body may lay down bone to help support the joint and these “boney spurs” can cause pain.

In some severe cases, there is a whole loss of cartilage between the bones of the joints. Repetitive use of the damaged joints over the years may cause joint pain and swelling.

• Osteoarthritis may be caused due to continual mechanical stress on cartilage.

• Osteoarthritis may occasionally develop in family members implying a hereditary link. About 60% of people have mineral deposits in their cartilage. For example, mutations in the ank gene may be important in some cases as it regulates pyrophosphate that inhibits the mineral deposits and protects the cartilage in joints. A gene called osteoprotegerin is important in regulating the bone and cartilage formation.

• An injury to a joint may lead to the development of osteoarthritis. Impact damage to the joints can lead to the surface of the cartilage becoming rough. As the joints glide over one another, the rough surface can cause friction and pain. Further damage to the cartilage may occur, leading to increased friction and pain. The inflammatory response is the way the body deals with pain or injury and this inflammation can limit mobility in the joint. This can lead to a cycle of pain, inflammation and immobility in the joint.

Osteoarthritis Diagnosis

• Analysis of the location, duration, and character and appearance of the joints can help your doctor in diagnosing osteoarthritis.

• Painful joints or breakdown of cartilage can be diagnosed through X-ray.

• Arthroscopy is a surgical technique whereby a doctor inserts a viewing tube into the joint space. Damage to the cartilage and ligaments can be detected and may sometimes be repaired through the arthroscopy. If successful, patients may recover from the arthroscopic surgery more quickly than from open joint surgery.

Osteoarthritis Symptoms

– Pain in the joint may begin and progress slowly over many years. – There may be a loss of movement and stiffness of joints. – The symptoms are often worse when resuming activities after periods of no activity. – The pain may be irregular and it may vary with weather condition. – Crackling-like noise in the joints during movement which may be as a result of roughened cartilage. – There may be a tenderness, warmth or swelling around the joint as it shows signs of inflammation

Osteoarthritis Treatment

Medicines

Medication in the form of NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ) may used to reduce pain and inflammation in the joints. These can be taken orally or in some cases injected into the joints to decrease the pain and inflammation.

Physical Treatment

• Exercise may help as the movement can encourage the synovial fluid to lubricate the cartilage thus preventing it from becoming thin and dry. Exercise can involve three types including flexibility exercises, strengthening exercises and cardiovascular exercises • Joints can be supported with devices like splints, supports, canes, walkers which may help in reducing stress and demands of daily activities. • Physiotherapy helps in developing and strengthening the muscles, helping to support the joint and increase stability • Others may benefit from conservative measures like rest, exercise, diet, reducing weight and other therapies.

Supplements

• Glucosamine Sulphate is the best selling supplement for joint health. is a precursor to a molecule called a glycosaminoglycan-this molecule is used in the creation and repair of cartilage. • Chondroitin helps to attract water to the cartilage and may slow the action of some enzymes that can destroy cartilage. • Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a natural sulphur compound. It is a key structural component of cartilage and may help to maintain joint health.

Glucosamine sulphate has been shown in trials to provide relief for some people with osteoarthritis. It is typically taken daily with a recommended doe of 1,500mg. If after 3 months no change is noted, then it is not believed to offer benefit to the particular individual.

Joint Supports

Joint supports are popular as they provide support to the joint and thus can help to relieve pain. Depending on the joints affected and the severity of the condition, different types of product give different degrees of support, ranging from simple supports to those with metal inserts to keep movement in the joint within a limited range of motion.

Hot & Cold Therapy

Hot & cold therapy can be used to give relief for joint pain caused by osteoarthritis. It is recommended to consult with your supervising physician, typically cold therapy is used where there is inflammation in the joint or where the joint feels warm. Heat therapy, including the latest carbon fabric infrared products soothe aching joints and increase blood flow to help flush away pain causing waste products.

Surgery

In severe cases surgery may be an option. This may take the form of arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement surgery or a cartilage transplant.

As people live longer, osteoarthritis may be expected to have an increasing impact on people’s lives. With more treatments being available and more aids developed, let us hope that we can get the most from our lives and grow old in comfort.

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