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Jaw Joint Pain and Its Treatment
What is Jaw Joint Pain? emporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) are a clinical condition characterized by pain in the jaw joint, sounds such as crepitus or clicking, and irregular jaw movements. The jaw joint (temporomandibular joint) is formed by the temporal bone and the lower jawbone (mandible
Joint Pain and Its Treatment
What is Joint Pain? Joints are structures surrounded by cartilage, connective tissue, tendons, and muscles that allow bones in the body to move smoothly. Any injury, strain, or damage to these structures can cause inflammation, leading to joint pain. Although people often think joint pain mea
Neural Therapy Service
What is Neural Therapy? Neural therapy is a treatment method that originated about a century ago when two German doctors named Huneke revived and refined a previously used but nearly forgotten technique by keenly observing certain coincidences. Neural therapy is a treatment method designed to
Shoulder Pain and Its Treatment
What is Shoulder Pain?The shoulder joint is surrounded by a capsule known as the joint sheath. If this capsule develops adhesions, a condition called frozen shoulder may occur. On this capsule are ligaments that connect the joint. Excessive strain or looseness in these ligaments can
Sciatica and Its Treatment
The sciatic nerve, medically known as the Nervus Ischiadicus, is the longest and thickest nerve in the body. It starts from the lower part of the spine and extends all the way down to the foot. Originating from the lower lumbar vertebrae L4 and L5, and receiving nerve roots from the sacral vertebra
Back Pain and Its Treatment
What Is Back Pain?The back region extends from just below the head to the waist and includes the area on both sides of the spine. This area contains both deep and superficial muscle groups. Spasms, excessive strain, and inflammation in these muscles are the most common causes of back pain. Although
Cognitive Therapy
What Is Cognitive Therapy?Cognitive functions can be defined as the mental ability involving awareness, perception, logical thinking, language, memory, and reasoning. These include: Attention (sustained, selective, shifting) Perception (visual, spatial, auditory, tactile) Orientation
Swallowing Disorders and Rehabilitation
Swallowing rehabilitation is a branch of therapy that addresses not only musculoskeletal issues but also sensory, perceptual, and behavioral problems. It focuses on improving the strength, coordination, awareness, and mobility of the oral-motor muscles. To enhance independent eating, sucking, swall
Ergotherapy in Muscular Diseases
What Are Muscular Diseases?Muscular diseases refer to conditions that affect the muscles, which play a vital role in enabling body movement. These disorders disrupt the structure or function of muscle cells, significantly impairing muscular performance. Muscular diseases can occur at any stage of l
Snoezelen Therapy
What is Snoezelen Therapy?Snoezelen therapy offers a relaxing atmosphere through multi-sensory environments suitable for all ages and developmental levels. It includes pleasant surroundings, soothing sounds, captivating aromas, tactile experiences, massage and vibration, vibroacoustic sensations, a
Social Skills Training
What Does Social Skills Training Include?Social competence is examined in a three-dimensional structure: social adaptation, social performance, and social skills. Social competence encompasses all social skills that vary according to the environment and age. These skills are related to increasin
Low Vision Rehabilitation
What Is Low Vision in Occupational Therapy?When visual ability (visual acuity or visual field) cannot be brought to a functional or sufficient level by known methods such as glasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery, this condition is called blindness or low vision depending on the degree of