Presentation
Similar findings were seen in 2 patients with symptomatic hemidystonia in whom structural brain lesions were present. However, this reduction in presynaptic inhibition was not specific to patients with dystonia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The perception and attitudes toward electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) for depression among Japanese research institution members Yu SAKAGAMI( Corresponding Presenter), Toshiya MURAI, Masashi ANDO WPA Section on Epidemiology and Public Health Oct 2014 World [researchmap.jp]
In most cases, the dystonia is present only in the context of specific tasks. For example, some woodwind doublers report the dystonia may be present while playing the clarinet but not while playing the saxophone. [dystoniacanada.org]
Side effects from treatment and medications can also present challenges in normal activities. In some cases, symptoms may progress and then plateau for years, or stop progressing entirely. [en.wikipedia.org]
At present, there is no way to totally prevent or cure cerebral palsy. Public health measures such as mandatory seatbelts, pool fencing and rubella vaccinations continue to prevent some CP. [research.cerebralpalsy.org.au]
Entire Body System
- Disability
Increases mobility in injured or disabled patients: Disability or injury can lead to reduced mobility and OT can significantly improve this. [lybrate.com]
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In others, the symptoms may progress to total disability, making some of the more risky forms of treatment worth considering in the future. [en.wikipedia.org]
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- Hand Pain
Numbness or tingling in the hands, arms, and legs is often the earliest symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS), but symptoms affecting the hands can also include pain, muscle weakness, tremors, and problems with hand-eye coordination. [everydayhealth.com]
Read More Shoulder, elbow and hand pain Hip pain – osteoarthritis, bursitis and muscle strain Knee pain – osteoarthritis, patellar tracking disorders, runner’s knee Leg, shin and calf pain – leg cramps, shin splints Achilles tendinitis and tendinosis [burswoodhealth.com.au]
Symptom Jobs Job Title Possible cause Muscle pain Joint Pain Wrist or hand pain Elbow or shoulder pain Knee pain Ankle or hip pain Back Pain Neck Pain Reporting Do workers feel free to report symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders, without fear of reprisal [elcosh.org]
Gastrointestinal
- Abdominal Cramps
On admission, the patient complained of fatigue, diffuse abdominal cramps, alternance of diarrhoea and constipation, and paraesthesiae in the upper and lower limbs. [haematologica.org]
- Abdominal Colic
Report A 47-year-old male was referred to our Institute for recurrent abdominal colics, after having been hospitalized elsewhere twice. [haematologica.org]
Musculoskeletal
- Muscle Cramp
Muscle cramps are very common and 'cramp' is usually taken to mean 'a spasmodic, painful, involuntary contraction of skeletal muscle'. This transient, involuntary episode of pain is usually brief ( There are many causes. [patient.info]
They are presumably related to reduction in muscle perfusion that occurs in response to hypovolemia. Compensatory vasoconstrictive responses may shunt blood centrally during treatment, and could play a role in promoting muscle cramps. [advancedrenaleducation.com]
05 Apr 2013 April 5, 2013 Muscle Cramps…Cramping Your Style? I’m sure many of us have awoken out of a deep, peaceful sleep by a contraction in your calf so intense that it feels as if your flesh is being peeled right off the bone. [capitolphysicaltherapy.net]
Cramps of the muscles of the extremities may occur in a variety of circumstances. [britannica.com]
The brain sends incorrect information to the muscles, causing involuntary, excessive muscle contractions. These signals can make your hands twist into odd postures. Writer’s cramp is known as a task-specific dystonia. [healthline.com]
- Leg Cramp
Pregnant women - up to 30% of women can be affected by leg cramps during pregnancy. [ 2 ] Muscle cramps are common in children, especially at night. [patient.info]
Is quinine effective and safe in leg cramps? J Clin Pharmacol 35:588-593, 1995 [advancedrenaleducation.com]
Severe cramp in the calf of a leg can awaken people from a sound sleep. [britannica.com]
Read More Shoulder, elbow and hand pain Hip pain – osteoarthritis, bursitis and muscle strain Knee pain – osteoarthritis, patellar tracking disorders, runner’s knee Leg, shin and calf pain – leg cramps, shin splints Achilles tendinitis and tendinosis [burswoodhealth.com.au]
Back, neck, hip, and pubic bone pain, as well as sciatica, rectus diastasis (separation of stomach muscles), leg cramps, foot pain, and tingling in the arms and legs does not have to be a normal part of pregnancy or post-partum. [bozemanhealth.org]
Neurologic
- Stroke
You can help mitigate the complications that arise from a stroke and make the recuperation process much easier on stroke survivors. [saebo.com]
In a further group of 13 patients with hemiparesis or hemiplegia due to stroke, abnormalities of both early and later phases of reciprocal inhibition were found. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Register RECIPROCAL INHIBITION BETWEEN FOREARM MUSCLES IN PATIENTS WITH WRITER'S CRAMP AND OTHER OCCUPATIONAL CRAMPS, SYMPTOMATIC HEMIDYSTONIA AND HEMIPARESIS DUE TO STROKE - 24 Hours access EUR €36.00 GBP £28.00 USD $45.00 Rental This article is also [academic.oup.com]
Heat stroke is a medical emergency that may result in death! Call 911 immediately. Heat exhaustion is the body's response to loss of water and salt from heavy sweating. [osha.gov]
Heat stress can result in heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or heat rashes. Heat can also increase the risk of injuries in workers as it may result in sweaty palms, fogged-up safety glasses, and dizziness. [cdc.gov]
- Involuntary Movements
In this case, the involuntary movements can occur when you’re doing other non-writing tasks, such as using a knife and fork. [healthline.com]
Clin Orthopaed Rel Res 135:165–170 Google Scholar Schott GD (1986) Induction of involuntary movements by peripheral trauma: an analogy with causalgia. Lancet ii:712–716 Google Scholar Sheehy MP, Marsden CD (1982) Writers' Cramp-A focal dystonia. [link.springer.com]
Urogenital
- Dysmenorrhea
“Prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea in Canada”. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Canada; 27, pp.765-770. Chan WY, Dawood MY and Fuchs F (1981). Prostaglandins in primary dysmenorrhea. [personneltoday.com]
Treatment
[…] and Prevention Many of the treatment strategies are similar to those used to treat intradialytic hypotension Physical maneuvers such as massage of the calf muscles and dorsiflexion of the foot are not very helpful Immediate treatment is to increase intravascular [advancedrenaleducation.com]
Proctor and Murphy (2001) carried out a review regarding the safety and efficacy of herbal and dietary supplement when compared with each other, placebos, no treatment or other conventional treatments such as NSAIDS. [personneltoday.com]
Treatment may include: Rest from activities Changing work practices Postural correction Physiotherapy Pain relieving and anti-inflammatory medications Exercise and stretching Relaxation exercises Additional treatments that may be recommended include massage [southerncross.co.nz]
NYU Langone’s Rusk Rehabilitation has a team of physical and occupational therapists who can help you regain your mobility and sensation after treatment for a spinal cord tumor. [nyulangone.org]
Treatment selection should be based on type and distribution of muscle involvement, age, and severity of symptoms. Injection botulinum toxin is the mainstay of treatment. [annalsofian.org]
Prognosis
Prognosis in a case of writers cramps is guarded and shall be guided by factors such as early return to work and lack of discomfort while resuming the job. Views: 17 [healthdrip.com]
It is not intended to provide instruction and you should not rely on this information to determine diagnosis, prognosis or a course of treatment. It should not be used in place of a professional consultation with a doctor. [dystonia.org.uk]
In turn, current diagnosis is crucial for prognosis, treatment (preventing unnecessary surgery), and occupational-related medico-legal issues. Acknowledgements We thank Dr. Nicoletta Carlo-Stella for revising the manuscript and helpful duscussion. [haematologica.org]
Treatment and prognosis of all these disorders will be different than FHD. [annalsofian.org]
Starr 7 considers the prognosis good for recovery, "provided a sufficient period of rest can be enforced. This rest must, however, be absolute rest of the function affected," he says. [central-fixation.com]
Etiology
Etiology Approximately 20% of dialysis sessions are accompanied by muscle cramps 1 Cramps are more pronounced in patients who require high ultrafitration rates and are possibly dialyzed below their dry weight. [advancedrenaleducation.com]
Epidemiology
Affiliation Kyoto University Section Health Service Job title Associate professor Degree Doctor of Medicine(Kyoto University) Research Interests geriatric psychiatry(23), nevrology(1), neuroscience(445), IP 3 assisted CICR(1) Research Areas Society medicine / Epidemiology [researchmap.jp]
"Epidemiology, phenomenology, and therapy of musician's cramp" in Music, Motor Control, and the Brain. Oxford, New York: Oxford University Press, 2006: 265-282. ^ A. J. Lees, N. Turjanski, et al. [en.wikipedia.org]
Epidemiology Groups at increased risk: Up to 60% of adults report that they have had nocturnal leg cramps. [ 1 ] The problem is often distressing, impacting on sleep, and has an adverse effect on quality of life. [patient.info]
Dry eye: An update on epidemiology, diagnosis, therapy and new concepts. Ophthalmology. 2004; 101:10-18. 37. Takahashi Y, Igaki M, Suzuki A, Takahashi G, Dogru M, Tsubota K. The effect of periocular warming on accommodation. [occhealth.co.za]
Pathophysiology
Abstract Occupational cramps affecting the upper extremities have been described for centuries, though only recently is light being shed on their pathogenesis, pathophysiology, and improved strategies for diagnosis and treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The pathophysiologic and clinical features of each of these diagnoses are described. The approach to the patient with cramps should emphasize the history, physical examination, and, if the diagnosis is unclear, minimal routine laboratory data. [jamanetwork.com]
"Pathophysiological difference between musician’s dystonia and writer’s cramp." Brain 128 (2005): 918-931. ^ Hans-Christian Jabusch and Eckart Altenmuller. [en.wikipedia.org]
The pathophysiology of focal hand dystonia. J Hand Ther 2009;22:109-14. 16. Nakashima K, Rothwell JC, Day BL, Thompson PD, Shannon K, Marsden CD. [annalsofian.org]
Prevention
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Prevention There are a number of steps that can be taken to prevent OOS. [southerncross.co.nz]
Can cerebral palsy be prevented or cured? At present, there is no way to totally prevent or cure cerebral palsy. Public health measures such as mandatory seatbelts, pool fencing and rubella vaccinations continue to prevent some CP. [research.cerebralpalsy.org.au]
Prevention of heat stress in workers is important. Employers should provide training to workers so they understand what heat stress is, how it affects their health and safety, and how it can be prevented. [cdc.gov]
Therapists typically teach people how to: Prevent falls by watching out for uneven terrain and other hazards Adjust habits, such as standing up too suddenly, to prevent a drop in blood pressure Make ergonomic changes at work to reduce pain and increase [spine-health.com]