Yoga Therapy for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome | Chapter 4 | New Visions in Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 2

 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is one of the conditions frequently encountered by musculoskeletal physiotherapists. PFPS is an umbrella term, which indicates that destruction has exceeded the articular cartilage. One of the most common causes of patellofemoral joint pathology is abnormal patellar tracking, often associated with patellar malalignment. This can occur as a result of different muscular imbalances including weakness of vastus medialis obliquus (VMO), tight iliotibial band, weakness of hip abductors and external rotators, tightness of gastrosoleus and hamstring, and an increased Quadriceps-angle (Q-angle). Closed kinematic chain exercises are always an effective way to recruit all these weakened muscles simultaneously. Yoga therapy is an ancient Indian science and way of life which focuses on the root cause of diseases. Many asanas in yoga mainly involve the use of closed chain kinematic exercises. Hence, this article provides an overview and gives a proper protocol for the use of yoga therapy in the management of PFPS.

Author(s) Details:

Tushara Nair,
College of Physiotherapy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

G. P. Kumar,
College of Physiotherapy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/NVMMS-V2/article/view/13798

A Guide for Quick Assessment and Management of Subacromial Impingement Syndrome | Chapter 3 | Advanced Concepts in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 12

 Subacromial Impingement Syndrome (SAIS) indicates a wide range of pathology varying from subacromial bursitis to rotator cuff wear and tear. It is one of the commonest causes of 45 to 65 % of the shoulder pain syndromes, still many times it is misdiagnosed as frozen shoulder as some of its symptoms overlap. It occurs mainly due to impingement of the structures beneath the acromion process due to narrowing of the subacromial space. The narrowing can occur due to extrinsic compression or intrinsic compression. Abnormal biomechanics which includes tight pectoralis major and minor, weak scapular stabilizers, congenital change in the shape of acromion process, etc. are one of the major causes of SAIS. And understanding its root cause will be very helpful in the diagnosis and management. Hence, this article provides a brief overview for quick clinical assessment and management of SAIS based upon the pathomechanics of SAIS.

Author(s) Details:

Tushara Nair,
College of Physiotherapy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

G. P. Kumar,
College of Physiotherapy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/ACMMR-V12/article/view/12968