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]
Brebner, PhD Presenting Author: Saleh Abdullah Hussain Al-Ahwal, MSc, MB, ChB; Senior Occupational Physician; Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Operations; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Williams & Wilkins 1997. All Rights Reserved. [journals.lww.com]
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]
Writer's cramp, also called mogigraphia and scrivener's palsy, is a disorder caused by cramps or spasms of certain muscles of the hand and/or forearm, and presents itself while performing fine motor tasks, such as writing or playing an instrument. [en.wikipedia.org]
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]
Entire Body System
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Physician
Brebner, PhD Presenting Author: Saleh Abdullah Hussain Al-Ahwal, MSc, MB, ChB; Senior Occupational Physician; Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Operations; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Williams & Wilkins 1997. All Rights Reserved. [journals.lww.com]
Neurologist – A physician that focuses on non-surgical solutions for a child’s pain that involve the brain, central nervous system or spinal cord. Physiatrist – A physician who focuses on chronic illnesses of the musculoskeletal system. [cerebralpalsy.org]
Am Fam Physician 52:1794-1798, 1995 Ahmad S. L-carnitine in dialysis patients. Semin Dial 14:209-217, 2001 Review. Mandal AK, Abernathy T, Nelluri SN, Stitzel V. Is quinine effective and safe in leg cramps? J Clin Pharmacol 35:588-593, 1995 [advancedrenaleducation.com]
Our rehabilitation medicine physicians, also known as physiatrists, coordinate the rehabilitation program and offer treatments to improve bowel and bladder function and sexual function, and to reduce pain caused by spinal cord compression or instability [nyulangone.org]
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. [saebo.com]
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Hand Pain
These exercises and activities won't make hand pain and numbness go away, “but stretching helps get more blood flowing to your hands and can help you increase movement and manage tightness,” Luketic says. [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]
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Hunting
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Psychiatrical
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Fear
Other people report that a single emotion such as depression or fear totally dominates their existences. Still others report flat and barren emotional lives. [books.google.de]
A few years later he returned, very much excited and unhappy because he was suffering from writer's cramp and feared that he might be obliged to give up his work. [central-fixation.com]
Children that don’t undergo pain management, or endure interventions that are unsuccessful, may experience: Frustration Fear or anxiety Depression Social withdrawal Inability to cope Managing a child’s pain in an effective manner will ensure that a child [cerebralpalsy.org]
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]
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Anger
Regardless of culture, most adult humans report experiencing similar feelings such as anger, fear, humor, and joy. Such subjective emotional states, however, are not universal. [books.google.de]
Neurologic
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Dystonia
However, this reduction in presynaptic inhibition was not specific to patients with dystonia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Also, people who develop focal hand dystonias may be prone to experiencing escalation of their condition into some more serious ones like generalized dystonia of a certain type. At the moment, there are no successful treatments for dystonia. [ic.steadyhealth.com]
Dystonia Ireland gratefully acknowledges the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation for use of this information. [dystonia.ie]
In a small group of musicians affected by dystonia, the hand cramps may be related to other dystonias. Symptoms may develop following the onset of writer’s cramp or may be an initial manifestation of segmental or generalized dystonias. [dystoniacanada.org]
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Stroke
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 available [academic.oup.com]
You can help mitigate the complications that arise from a stroke and make the recuperation process much easier on stroke survivors. [saebo.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]
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Chorea
Cramps are particularly bothersome in victims of Parkinson’s disease and Huntington’s chorea. Tetany ( q.v. ) is a severe form of cramping that is noticed first in muscles located in the extremities. [britannica.com]
Anticholinergics – Used to treat uncontrolled movements and spasms caused by spasticity, dystonia, athetosis, or chorea. Medication stimulates the central nervous system. [cerebralpalsy.org]
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Paresis
Studies show that 20 to 30 percent of stroke survivors experience this condition, and this happens in less than half of those with paresis. [saebo.com]
Treatment
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]
[…] 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]
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 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]
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]
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]
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]
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]