Browsing: Muscles & Joints

Rhabdomyolysis is the term used to describe a condition occurring due to direct or indirect muscle injuries. The term means…

Rheumatic disorders are musculoskeletal disorders that affect movement and are characterised by pain, swelling, and redness in the joints or…

Frozen shoulder is a condition that leads to shoulder pain and stiffness. It is also known as adhesive capsulitis or…

Doctor On Call, or DOC for short, is a brand new series brought to you by Medical Channel Asia.  This…

Doctor On Call, or DOC for short, is a brand new series brought to you by Medical Channel Asia. This…

All adults experience knee pain at some point or the other. Sometimes, it could be a mild pain caused by…

Not everyone may have a healthy or straight spine. Some individuals might have “C” or “S” shaped curvatures to their…

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease characterised by muscle weakness. The immune system produces abnormal antibodies which attack the junction…

In tropical countries, “urban cycling” is gaining popularity. Riding a bicycle or a motorcycle is the preferred mode of transportation…

Though under-reported, back pain is quite common among adults. Studies have shown that 4 out of 5 adults encounter debilitating…