Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is an inflammation of the forearm extensor tendons in the elbow region. It develops due to repetitive extension and rotational movements of the wrist and forearm, often seen in office workers, IT professionals, and racket sports players. Tennis elbow is one of the most […]
Calcifications can be formed in all joints, and most often we will find them in the shoulder, knee, hip or ankle. They are not isolated and cannot move, but permeate the tendon tissue. People who lead a sedentary lifestyle, due to poor posture and inactivity of the upper body, unconsciously put strain on the shoulders, […]
WHAT IS THE CARPAL TUNNEL? The carpal tunnel is located in the lower part of the wrist, through which a nerve passes that branches out into the first three fingers of the hand. When pressure is applied to this nerve, symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome occur. This nerve is both sensory and motor, transmitting information […]
What is impingement? Impingement is a common diagnosis for shoulder problems and pain, and is caused by the pressure of one of the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis) on the surrounding structures of the shoulder. Such shoulder problems can be resolved with timely response after several therapies with […]
