Summary Upper extremity compartment syndromes are difficult conditions that are manifest in a myriad of ways. Careful attention to the details of the history and physical examination can assist in ...

Incorporate these exercises to your routine today to boost your upper body strength Specific exercises can significantly improve upper body strength by targeting major muscle groups such as the ...

Objective To examine a new neurological sign that uses synergistic oppositional movements of the arms to evaluate for non-organic upper extremity weakness. Methods Patients with unilateral arm ...

Reduce impact of upper extremity injury with early diagnosis, occupational therapy By V. Hauschild, MPH, Defense Health Agency-Public Health Public Affairs April 14, 2025 ...

Traumatic brachial plexus injury (BPI) results in significant disability, often hindering functionality in the patient’s daily life. Post- surgery, muscle strength recovery can take up to two years, ...

On examination at the time of transfer, the patient had 0 out of 5 strength in the left upper extremity and 2 out of 5 strength in the left lower extremity (both on MRC scale).

Results from a systematic review and meta-analysis showed exercise with blood flow restriction may improve lower extremity strength-related outcomes, such as overall strength, muscle size ...

DVT can be different in lower and upper body extremities. Different things cause blood clots in the arms and legs, and you may need different tests to diagnose them. Find out who is at risk for ...

Researchers present an innovative upper-limb exoskeleton system leveraging deep learning (DL) to predict and enhance human strength. Integrating soft wearable sensors and cloud-based DL, the system ...

Upper extremity strength was 5/5 in the deltoids and biceps, 2/5 in triceps and 4/5 grip strength bilaterally. Biceps and brachioradialis reflexes were 2+ bilaterally with no Hoffman’s sign notable on ...

CONCLUSION: Upper extremity home exercises increase grip strength, range of motion, activity performance, and functionality in patients with systemic sclerosis. We recommend that rehabilitation ...