Health A – Z

Joint Stiffness is the feeling that the motion of a joint is limited or difficult. The feeling is not caused

Occupational Therapy (OT) is the use of assessment and intervention to develop, recover, or maintain the meaningful activities, or occupations, of individuals,

Manual Therapy is literally hands-on physical therapy. Manual treatment techniques are delivered with the hands of the therapist as opposed to a

Lung / Pulmonary Function Test is a complete evaluation of the respiratory system including patient history, physical examinations, and tests of pulmonary

Hydrocephalus is a condition in which there is an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the brain. This typically causes increased pressure inside the skull. Older

Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder caused when an error in cell division results in an extra 21st chromosome. Down

Lumbar puncture (LP) also known as a spinal tap, is a medical procedure in which a needle is inserted into the spinal canal,

Leukemia is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow.It is a form of cancer that affects the body’s ability

Blurred vision means, lack of sharpness of vision with, as a result, the inability to see fine detail. Blurred vision

Fever also is known as pyrexia and febrile response is defined as having a temperature above the normal range due to

Apnea or sleep apnea is a temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep or suspension of breathing. During apnea, there is no movement of

Peptic ulcer (stomach or duodenal) is a break in the inner lining of the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum. A peptic

Nasal Congestion or Runny Nose & Sneezing is excess drainage produced by nasal and adjacent tissues and blood vessels in the

Heart failure is a chronic, progressive condition in which the heart muscle is unable to pump enough blood through to meet

Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health. People are

Heartburn is a sensation of burning in the chest caused by stomach acid backing up into the esophagus (food pipe). It is

GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease ) also known as acid reflux, is a long-term condition where stomach contents come back up into