Fibromyalgia Syndrome (Muscle Rheumatism) and Its Treatment
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a disease characterized by widespread pain accompanied by symptoms such as fatigue, morning stiffness, depression, and sleep disorders, along with various somatic and psychological symptoms. The prevalence of fibromyalgia (FM), which negatively affects quality of life, is approximately 1-2% in the general population and is seen three times more frequently in […]
Muscle Loss in the Elderly (Sarcopenia)
What is muscle loss in the elderly?Muscle loss in the elderly, medically known as sarcopenia, is the involuntary loss of muscle mass and function due to aging. As age advances, various degrees of decline occur in body functions. Muscle loss in the elderly is one of the most significant of these natural processes. One of […]
Restless Legs Syndrome
What is Restless Legs Syndrome?Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a chronic condition characterized by an uncomfortable sensation in the legs that makes falling asleep and maintaining sleep difficult. It sometimes has a familial tendency. What Causes Restless Legs Syndrome?Individuals with a family history of this condition are known to be at higher risk. Apart from […]
Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation
What is Cerebral Palsy?Cerebral palsy is a clinical condition that occurs due to damage to the motor function area of the central nervous system before, during, or after birth. In children, it most commonly presents as the spastic type, characterized by excessive muscle contractions and inability of muscles in various parts of the body to […]
Hydrocephalus Rehabilitation
Hydrocephalus is a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the enlarged cerebral ventricles and subarachnoid space. CSF is a fluid mainly produced in a structure in the brain called the choroid plexus. The remaining portion of CSF is produced by the cerebral tissue itself. CSF first flows into the ventricular […]
Spina Bifida Rehabilitation
What is Spina Bifida?Spina Bifida means “split” or “open spine.” It is one of the most common congenital (from birth) disorders. Babies are born with an opening in their back. Depending on the location of this opening, varying degrees of paralysis can occur. The higher the opening is on the spine, the more severe the […]
Muscular Dystrophy Rehabilitation
What is Muscular Dystrophy?Muscular Dystrophy (MD) is a group of diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. Muscle diseases often appear at an early age. Although congenital muscular dystrophies start showing symptoms from birth, symptoms of other diseases in this group generally begin after the age of three. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) […]
Torticollis Rehabilitation
Congenital Neck Tilt (Torticollis) In medical terminology, congenital neck tilt, also called torticollis, is the third most common congenital deformity after congenital hip dislocation and pes equinovarus deformity. Its incidence ranges widely from about 0.3% to 2%, and it is more commonly seen on the right side. Although the exact cause of torticollis remains controversial, […]
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Rehabilitation
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a hereditary disease present from birth that affects the motor neurons located in the anterior horn of the spinal cord. The prevalence of genetically inherited Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is approximately 1-2 per 10,000. What is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)?In SMA, there is no response to the neural stimulus that […]
High-Risk Infant (Premature) Rehabilitation
Infants who may experience developmental delays due to problems during pregnancy, at birth, or after delivery are referred to as high-risk infants. This group generally includes premature (preterm) infants, full-term infants with low birth weight, and infants who require care in a neonatal intensive care unit after birth. Which infants are considered premature?Infants born before […]