In addition to the cutaneous hypopigmentation, both presented deep mental retardation and spastic tetraplegia with athetoid movements. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The syndrome presents in a forward head carriage, rounded shoulders and a hunching of the upper back. [thecyclingfix.com.au]

It is our ambition to present a complete survey of all medical phenomena named for a person, with a biography of that person. Disclaimer: Whonamedit? does not give medical advice. [whonamedit.com]

Although not definitive they are a fantastic place to start when pelvic and lower back or upper back and neck pain is present. [pbathleteservices.co.uk]

This imbalance of the muscles at the head and shoulder regions will result in postural changes and movement dysfunction for individuals who present with UCS. [cyberpt.com]

• Arm Pain

  Common Symptoms Neck pain, stiff shoulders, headaches (often called “tension-type” headaches), stiff upper/mid back, shoulder/arm pain and/or numbness, and “cracking” around the shoulder blade. [teamworkshealth.ca]

  The result of these changes is greater cervical segment strain plus referred pain to the chest, shoulders and arms. Pain mimicking angina may be noted plus a decline in respiratory efficiency. [coachrouse.wordpress.com]

  People with Upper Cross Syndrome often have headaches, neck pain, shoulder pain, arm pain and upper back pain. [moyerwellness.com]

  How does it cause pain? Most commonly, symptoms include neck and upper shoulder pain, often with associated headaches and potentially arm symptoms. The postural changes seen above result in muscular imbalance and a forward head posture. [teddingtonosteopaths.co.uk]

  […] a short period because of pain or muscle tightness or soreness restricted range of motion in the neck or shoulders numbness, tingling, and pain in the upper arms pain and reduced range of motion in the ribs lower back pain Exercises The best way to treat [medicalnewstoday.com]

• Jaw Pain

  Eentually with massotherapy and osetotherapy plus some exercises I pulled off the internet (youtube),the jaw pain went away.Lately now that my back is better and im back infront of a labtop guess what! [dailystrength.org]

  They may complain of symptoms such as neck pain, jaw pain, upper thoracic pain & headaches given the compomised posture which results in added stresses to the various surrounding structures & tissues. [cyberpt.com]

• Musculoskeletal Pain

  Janda’s Classification of Muscle Imbalance Patterns Through his observations of patients with neurological disorders and chronic musculoskeletal pain, Janda found that the typical muscle response to joint dysfunction is similar to the muscle patterns [jandacrossedsyndromes.com]

  The Janda Approach to Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain. www.jblearning.com/samples/0763732524/The%20Janda%20Approach.doc Accessed 4/15/11 3) Muscle Imbalance Syndromes - Upper Crossed Syndrome www.muscleimbalancesyndromes.com/janda-syndromes/upper-crossed-syndrome [cyberpt.com]

  Poor posture, muscle imbalance syndromes, back and knee pain, and other disorders of the musculoskeletal system affect a large number of people in our society today. [darwinian-medicine.com]

• Winged Scapula

  Rotation or abduction – The shoulder-blade (scapula bones) is moving away from the body so when you look at it from the side, you get the ‘wing effect’, also known as winged-scapula. [inspireyouthful.com]

  VARIOUS KINDS OF SCAPULAR ABNORMALITIES: When you see winged scapulas or abnormal scapular positions of almost any kind, start to suspect Upper Crossed Syndrome. [doctorschierling.com]

• Myofascial Trigger Point

  This might involve: deactivating trigger points and removing muscular adhesions. [physio-pedia.com]

• Joint Stiffness

  Therapy Useful in order to help with proper exercise selection and technique, more advanced methods of stretching, as well as addressing joint stiffness and restriction. [mindtomuscle.ca]

• Neck Weakness

  […] capitislongus colli 3TIGHT chest musclespectoralis majorpectoralis minor Overactive or tight muscles and underactive or weak muscles can include a tight rear neck and side neck, weak upper-arm external rotators, tight chest muscles, and weak deep-neck [yogajournal.com]

• Spastic Gait

  […] paraplegia Vitiligo Axonal degeneration Abnormality of the genitourinary system Narrow face Kyphoscoliosis Spastic gait Sensory impairment Febrile seizures Waddling gait Sepsis Hip dislocation Oral cleft Synophrys Progressive spastic paraparesis Nausea [mendelian.co]

This provides the basis for long term management as the combination of osteopathic treatment plus targeted exercise can successfully be used to treat not only the symptoms but the cause of this condition. [osteocentre.com.au]

For a description of the overall treatment protocol see our Extraordinary Vessel treatment information page. [theory.yinyanghouse.com]

What treatments are available for lower-crossed syndrome? Short term treatment will focus on restoring the mobility of your joints through joint manipulation and relaxing the overly tight muscles with massage. [clinic-hq.co.uk]

Treating Upper Crossed Syndrome The ideal treatment for UCS is to see a physical therapist. Not only can they eliminate underlying causes, they can also create a custom treatment plan to address your pain level as well as your symptoms. [athletixrehab.com]

Treatment When clients come see us with Upper Cross Syndrome symptoms its usually after months if not years of poor posture, therefore treatment results are not immediate and take time and commitment. [trademarktherapy.com.au]

prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE. [dovemed.com]

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The prognosis is poor because of immunological abnormalities and recurrent severe infections. [ 2 ] [pediatricneurologybriefs.com]

Some factors have been described as indicative of prognosis: I. Related to treatment: a.. [ojrd.biomedcentral.com]

They are organised into groups, and further divided into clinical, etiological or histopathological sub-types. [orpha.net]

[…] of unknown etiology. [docksci.com]

(Etiology) The exact cause of development of Osteoporosis Oculocutaneous Hypopigmentation Syndrome is unknown It is reportedly a genetic disorder transmitted in an autosomal recessive manner What are the Signs and Symptoms of Osteoporosis Oculocutaneous [dovemed.com]

Presentation in the Neonatal Period: “Neonatal Metabolic Distress” Identification of children at risk Initial approach Clinical approach to etiology in metabolic diseases ( Tables 66-2, 66-3 ) Type I: neurologic deterioration, intoxication type, with [ommbid.mhmedical.com]

Draghi and Bortolotto reported that intersection syndrome was identified in 1.9% of 1,131 hand and wrist ultrasound examinations. [5] Etiology Intersection syndrome can be caused by direct trauma to the second extensor compartment. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Intersection syndrome is characterized by pain and swelling in the distal dorsoradial forearm. [3, 4] Epidemiology Frequency Intersection syndrome is much less common than de Quervain tenosynovitis, the syndrome with which it is most easily confused. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Epidemiology The incidence of IP is 1 case per 40,000. [1] It is more common in Caucasians than other ethnicities. [eyewiki.aao.org]

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The current review discusses the general features of VKHD, including epidemiology, classification into categories, differential diagnosis and current therapeutic approaches. [ojrd.biomedcentral.com]

[…] recurrent episodes of tension type headaches, moderate to severe pain in the upper and neck region and changes in the normal posture marked by: Forward headposture Rounding of shoulders and upper back musculature due to anterior tilting of shoulder blades Pathophysiology [motionhealth.com.au]

The second category can be subdivided on the basis of pathophysiology into three groups that are useful for diagnosis. Group 1. [ommbid.mhmedical.com]

Incontinentia pigmenti: A review and update on the molecular basis of pathophysiology. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2002 Aug;47(2):169,87; quiz 188-90. ↑ Minic S, Obradovic M, Kovacevic I, Trpinac D. [eyewiki.aao.org]

It is more commonly brought on by activities that require repetitive wrist flexion and extension. [6] Weightlifters, rowers, and other athletes are particularly prone to this condition. [7, 8, 9] Pathophysiology While this condition occurs at the intersection [emedicine.medscape.com]

Pathophysiology of Sturge-Weber syndrome. J Child Neurol. 2003;18(8):509–516. doi:10.1177/08830738030180080701 [CrossRef] Roach ES. Neurocutaneous syndromes. Pediatr Clin North Am. 1992;39(4):591–620. Fusco F, Paciolla M, Conte MI, et al. [healio.com]

As with most musculoskeletal conditions, the best way to combat UCS is through preventative stretches, exercises, and improved posture. [airrosti.com]

So how do we prevent it? Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) can be prevented easily by incorporating mobility and strengthening exercises into your daily routine to counteract the forward posture we all assume so much during the day. [vitaphysicaltherapy.com]

The goal is to gradually deepen the stretch over time to prevent tightening and to lengthen the muscles. [mmatraining.com]

In the office, the workstation should be set up so as to prevent hunching over the desk with regular rest periods. [osteocentre.com.au]

Besides treating symptoms of pain and tension, treating Upper Cross syndromes can be used to prevent pain, prevent arthritis, prevent disc injuries and improve human performance. [moyerwellness.com]