2009
Physiotherapy: Occupational Injury
Carpel Tunnel SyndromeCompression of the median nerve at the wrist causing tingling, numbness, pain, coldness and sometimes weakness in parts of the hand. CTS is more common in women. Disc ProblemsIntervertebral discs are spongy cushions found between the vertebrae of the spine. A disc is made of two parts: the elastic outer shell (annulus fibrosis) and the jelly-like contents (nucleus pulposis). Common disc-related problems include degenerative disc disease and protruding/ruptured (or slipped) disc. DizzinessDizziness is lightheadedness, feeling like you might faint, being unsteady, loss of balance, or vertigo (a feeling that you or the room is spinning or moving). These symptoms can be caused by neck problems. Frozen ShoulderA condition whereby the joint tightens due to inflammation of the capsule (sheath surrounding the joint). Golfers ElbowPain on the inside of the elbow caused by inflammation of the tendon from the front forearm muscles. HeadachesHeadaches can have various causes including problems with muscles or the neck. Low Back PainMay be caused by various conditions which may include wear and tear of the spine; degeneration of the disc (discogenic back pain/ Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc known as PID), soft tissue strain and sprains and recovery after bone fracture. The pain may go down to the leg (Sciatica or Lumbar radiculopathy). Neck PainMay be caused by various conditions which may include wear and tear of the spine; degeneration of the disc (discogenic back pain/ Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc known as PID), soft tissue strain and sprains and recovery after bone fracture. The pain may go down the arm. Plantar Fascitis / Heel PainInflammation of the plantar fascia which is a strong band of tissue (similar to a ligament) that stretches from the heel to the middle bones of the foot. It supports the arch of the foot. Rotator cuff injuryTear or rupture of the small muscles around the shoulder. RSIRepetitive Strain Injuries occur from repeated physical movements doing damage to tendons, nerves, muscles, and other soft body tissues. TendonitisWhen a tendon is forcibly stretched beyond its limits and the tendon tissue becomes torn. Tendons are tissues that connect muscles to bone so that joints can bend or straighten. Tennis ElbowPain on the outside of the elbow caused by inflammation of the tendon from the back forearm muscles.