Manny Santistevan February 26‚ 2013 Period 5 Going Further Research Paper- Muscular Dystrophy (MD) Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a term that applies to a group of hereditary muscle-destroying disorders. According to the Muscular Dystrophy Association‚ in 2006 some type of MD affected approximately one million Americans. Each type of the disease is caused by defects in the genes that play important roles in the growth and development of muscles. In MD the proteins produced by the faulty genes are
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help diagnose alcoholic neuropathy. The main four are the neurological exam‚ electromyography‚ nerve conduction velocity test and nerve biopsy. The neurological exam is a process where in the patient goes through a series of simple and painless examinations. It primarily evaluates the functioning of the neurological system‚ which includes autonomic nervous functioning‚ muscle strength and the sensory reactions. Electromyography tests the electrical activity of the muscle‚ checking whether or not the
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The basic properties of a reflex are defined as involuntary‚ stereotypes‚ and graded. A reflex is an involuntary and stereotyped movement that elicit by a stimulus. When the response of a reflex is graded‚ the strength stimulation is proportional to the stimulus strength. Most reflexes are unlearned; however‚ some reflexes can be learned as a result of practice and learning. The five components of a reflex arc are receptor‚ integrator‚ afferent nerve fiber‚ efferent nerve fiber‚ and effector. These
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Duchenne muscular dystrophy is an inherited disease that is also known as muscle weakness that gets worst after a short period of time. Duchenne muscular dystrophy is caused by defected gene for dystrophy which is a protein in the muscle that is often said to be passed down from generation from family members. Duchenne muscular dystrophy is more common in people without any family history. Duchenne muscular dystrophy is known to only effect guys. Due to the way this gene in inherited‚ girls are not
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Sadness is a normal emotional state‚ while depression is an abnormal emotional state. Sadness is generated by a problematic‚ upsetting‚ or disappointing experience or situation. In addition‚ sadness tends to fade away as the problem changes or vanishes. On the other hand‚ depression affects our everyday lives: the way we think‚ our emotions‚ our perceptions‚ and etc. Along with depression you lose interest‚ have trouble concentrating‚ cannot sleep at night‚ and much more. Consequently‚ it could be
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fluid. Your cerebrospinal fluid is then tested to detect protein levels. People with Guillain-Barre typically have higher-than-normal levels of protein in their cerebrospinal fluid. This test is also referred to as a lumbar puncture. Electromyography An electromyography is a nerve function test. It reads electrical activity from the muscles to help your doctor learn if your muscle weakness is caused by nerve damage or muscle damage. Nerves Condition Test Nerve conduction studies may be used to test
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HO for Orthopedic - Muscular 1)The muscle that runs on a diagonal from the lower ribs to the iliac crest is the: A)rectus femoris muscle. B)external abdominal oblique muscle. C)latissimus dorsi muscle. D)rectus abdominis muscle. 2)The patient with cerebral palsy was described as having ataxia. This means that the patient: A)has slow skeletal muscle movements of his upper extremities. B)has slow‚ purposeless writhing of his hands. C)walks with an uncoordinated gait. D)has muscle jerking
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The gluteus medius originates from the dorsal surface of the ilium between the posterior and anterior gluteal lines and inserts on the lateral and superior surface of the greater trochanter of the femur. The muscle is classified as a local stabilizer with the primary responsibility of maintaining a level hip height in individuals through means of stabilisation whilst walking or running (Moore and Dalley‚ 1987:554). During walking and running the gluteus medius contracts before and after the foot
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DOI: 10/1/2014. The patient is a 53-year old male route sales representative who sustained a work-related injury to his bilateral wrists from lifting carts of clothes. As per OMNI entry‚ he was initially diagnosed with bilateral wrist sprain/strain. MRI of the Left Wrist dated 03/05/2015 showed a small radioulnar joint effusion and subchondral cyst formation. MRI of the Right Wrist dated 03/12/2015 showed subchondral cyst formation. Physical therapy initial report dated 06/11/2015 revealed that the
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DOI: 10/1/2010. Patient is a 61-year-old male technician/specialist who sustained a work-related injury due to repetitive motion. Per OMNI‚ he sustained injuries to his bilateral elbows‚ shoulders‚ wrists‚ and neck. He underwent anterior cervical discectomy and fusion at C3-C6 on 9/25/12. Per procedure reports‚ patient underwent cervical facet injection at levels C3‚ C4 and C5 on 10/09/15‚ 12/11/15‚ 04/29/16 and 07/01/16. Based on the latest medical report dated 11/10/16‚ the patient has been
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