by BellairePT | Jul 7, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Diseases
What Is Degenerative Disk Disease? Your spine is made up of 33 vertebrae that are stacked on top of one another. Between each of these vertebrae is a rubbery piece of cartilage called an “intervertebral disk.” (See images: Degenerative Disk Disease –...
by BellairePT | Jul 7, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Syndromes
What is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome? Cubital tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the ulnar nerve when it passes under a bony bump (medial epicondyle) on the inside portion of the elbow. In this area, the nerve is relatively unprotected and can be trapped between...
by BellairePT | Jul 7, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Syndromes
What is Container Baby Syndrome? Container baby syndrome (CBS) is a collection of movement, behavior, and other problems caused by a baby or infant spending too much time in a “container,” any commonly-used piece of baby equipment that resembles a...
by BellairePT | Jul 7, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Syndromes
What is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)? CRPS, formally known as RSD (regional sympathetic dystrophy), is considered to be a multi-system disorder characterized by severe pain; pathological changes of the bones, joints, and skin; excessive sweating; tissue...
by BellairePT | Jul 7, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Syndromes
What is Compartment Syndrome? Our limbs (arms and legs) are divided into compartments that contain different muscles, nerves, and blood vessels. Each compartment is separated by fascia, a thick sheet-like tissue that does not stretch. Our bodies are able to handle...
