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traction on the upper trunk, now called Erb’s palsy (or Duchenne-Erb’s palsy).[5] In 1885, the French neurologist Augusta Klumpke [6] described the clinical picture of OBPP affecting the lower plexus trunk at C8-Th1, leading to paralysis of the muscles of the hand and ipsilateral pupillary dilatation, called Horners sign. Therefore, OBPP affecting the lower trunk is often referred to as Klumpkes palsy. OBPP diagnosed at birth is defined into three groups in accordance with the International Classification

With the function of these muscles, the individual should have the ability to be independent in rolling, feeding, and dressing of the upper body.5 They are also independent in pressure relief with the use of the wheelchair.6 However, assistance is required for dressing of the lower

Unit 5 P2 Explain what they are, their functions and where they are found. Then go into detail about two organs, with their functions, what tissues they are made of and where they are found in the body. Tissues: Tissues are groups of similar cells that have specific functions. In this piece of work I’ll talk about these types of cells: Epithelial Tissues: Epithelial are the lining of internal and external surfaces and body cavities, including tubes/channels (ducts) carrying secretions from glands

A Study of compression garments on enhancing performance in competitive athletes 1.0 Background Information 1.1 Trend and history of Compression Garment In an attempt to enhance sporting performance, athletes seek various methods to improve their rate of recovery. A popular trend observed is the widespread usage of compression garment (CG) during training or competition [1- 4]. The origin of the usage of compression garments could be traced back as early as 460 BC, when it was initially used as

periods of time. Muscular endurance is determined by how well your slow twitch muscle fibers are developed. In case your wondering what slow twitch muscle fibers are, I will explain. There are generally two types of muscle fibers in your body, slow twitch and fast twitch. Slow twitch muscle fibers cannot exert as much force as fast twitch, but can sustain an effort over a much greater period of time. Fast twitch muscle fibers can exert a great amount of force but for a very limited amount of time

brain). The ovaries stop releasing eggs (ova), and menstrual periods stop. When hormone levels fall, the vaginal walls become less elastic, thinner, and less rigid. The external genital tissue decreases and thins (atrophy of the labia). The pubic muscles lose tone, and the vagina, uterus, or urinary bladder can fall out of position. A prolapsed of any of these structures increases the risk of problems such as urine leakage. Decreasing amount of estrogen produced by the ovaries may cause hot flashes

The Effects of Anabolic Steroids You’ve all seen them, the enormously large muscle-heads at the gym, the participates of the World’s Strongest Man Competition, the amazing offensive tackles, and the lightning fast runners. They were all unnaturally strong, and looked like gods. You tend to obsess over how beautiful their bodies are, how strong they are, or how fast they can run. All you can think about is reaching that level of athletic excellence, and nothing will hold you back. At times like these

(As the disease progresses the symptoms get worse) III. Middle Stage A. Some muscles are paralyzed, while others are weakened or unaffected. B. Walking becomes difficult, if a fall occurs, the person may not be able to stand back up alone. Driving is relinquished. Weakness in swallowing muscle may cause choking, and greater difficulty eating and managing saliva. C. Weakness in breathing muscles can cause respiratory insufficiency, especially when lying down. D. Some people experience

progressive neurological condition (Morris 579). This disease occurs when the nerve cells that create dopamine are slowly destroyed. Without dopamine, the nerve cells in that part of the brain cannot properly send messages and it leads to a loss of muscle function (Kantor 3). The goal of physical therapy for people with Parkinson's Disease is to help them perform every day activities with the disease. Walking is one of the most common difficulties people with Parkinson's Disease encounter, and

People often think that bodybuilding is the best way to show off muscle strength. Instead, there are smarter ways to gain strength and show off strength and it can be done in more effective ways than straight weight lifting. In this report, I will show the benefits and effects of different types of training. Strong muscles, being essential to good health, can be built and toned through many different forms of exercise. Three primary methods of strength training are traditional exercise, alternative