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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOTR/LOTDCOTASpecialties Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents OTR/L OTD COTA Specialties Even among healthcare professionals, it can be difficult to decode the alphabet soup that follows an occupational therapist’s name. Unscrambling which credentials and certifications youroccupational therapist(OT) holds will help you understand their training and qualifications to meet your particular needs. You may even want to seek out an OT who holds a specific certification....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBasics of Skin CancerTypes of Skin CancerABCDE Rule of Skin CancerWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Basics of Skin Cancer Types of Skin Cancer ABCDE Rule of Skin Cancer When to See a Healthcare Provider Moles or marks on the skin can be anxiety-producing, and it’s not always easy to remember what to look for when examining moles or growths to see if they may be cancerous....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sensitivity/Specificity Other Testing Options Limitations of Testing Herpesblood tests are highly accurate. They have a sensitivity level of 96% to 100% in detecting whether you’ve been infected with the herpes simplex virus (HSV). While herpes blood tests offer a high level of accuracy, they are not infallible. Moreover, if you havesymptoms, they may not be as useful or informative as an HSV viral culture orPCR test(both of which can detect HSV in a swab of fluid from a herpes sore)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAbout the ADI-RScreening TestsDiagnostic TestsDiagnostic ProcessSetting Up an Evaluation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents About the ADI-R Screening Tests Diagnostic Tests Diagnostic Process Setting Up an Evaluation The Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised, better known as the ADI-R, is among the tests used to screen for and diagnose children withautism. Because there is no medical test for autism, evaluators rely on checklists, interactive tests, observations, and interviews of parents of young children with suspected traits of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAchilles TendonitisEccentric ExerciseAlfredson ProtocolWhat You’ll FeelHow Long to Do ItFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Achilles Tendonitis Eccentric Exercise Alfredson Protocol What You’ll Feel How Long to Do It Frequently Asked Questions The Alfredson Protocol is an exercise program for people with Achilles tendonitis (tendinopathy). The exercises stretch your Achilles tendon in ways that help it handle forces and stress better....

Key TakeawaysIn its new 2024 guidelines, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) says that in addition to BMI, other measurements of fat distribution should be considered when it comes to treating patients with type 2 diabetes.The ADA also says that weight loss should be a primary goal for people with type 2 diabetes, echoing its previous recommendation.Weight loss of more than 10% of body weight is associated with better health outcomes for people with type 2 diabetes, including the remission of the disease....

Theanagenphase is the active growth phase ofhair follicles. During this first ofthree growth hair phases, a strand can grow about 1 centimeter every 28 days. The duration of the anagen phase differs for everyone and is largely what dictates how long you can grow your hair. A number of things, including environmental or genetic factors, can disturb anagen hair growth, resulting in hair loss or the inability to grow long hair....

The frontal bone is the bone in your forehead. It is one of eight bones in the skull. The frontal bone’s function is to support the front and back of the skull and protect the brain, eyes, and nasal passages. Frontal Bone Anatomy The structure of the frontal bone consists of three parts:squamous, orbital, and nasal. Prakasit Khuasuwan / EyeEm / Getty Images Location The frontal bone is located in front of the skull, above the nasal bones and in front of theparietalbones, which form the sides of the skull....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomyFunctionAssociated ConditionsRehabilitationSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy Function Associated Conditions Rehabilitation Summary The gluteus maximus muscle is the largest gluteal muscle in the buttocks. It is the primary muscle that extends and laterally rotates the hip and moves the hip toward the middle of the body (adduction) and away from the middle of the body (abduction).Additionally, it is involved in keeping the body upright through the support of the bony pelvis and trunk....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomyFunctionConditionsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy Function Conditions Treatment The mandible bone’s function is to open and close the mouth for chewing and speech. It also helps protect the organs of the face and hold the lower set of teeth in place. The mandible forms a joint on either side with the temporal bone: the temporomandibular joint. Health issues that arise with this bone usually have to do with fracture or dislocation due to trauma....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsKey FactsAnatomyFunctionHealth ConditionsTestsWhen to See Your Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Key Facts Anatomy Function Health Conditions Tests When to See Your Healthcare Provider The nasal cavity consists of all the bones, tissues, blood vessels, and nerves that make up the space inside the nose. The most important functions of the nasal cavity include warming and humidifying the air as you breathe and acting as a barrier for the immune system to keep harmful microbes from entering the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomyFunctionCommon InjuriesPhysical TherapyExercises Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy Function Common Injuries Physical Therapy Exercises Quadriceps femoris muscles, or “quads,” are four muscles that cover the front and sides of your thighs. The quadriceps are some of the largest and most powerful muscles in your body. They provide the force you need to run, walk, jump, kick, and complete most lower-body movements....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomyFunctionSlipping Rib SyndromeBroken or Bruised RibsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy Function Slipping Rib Syndrome Broken or Bruised Ribs Diagnosis Treatment Seven pairs of ribs attach directly to thesternum, at the front of the chest, through cartilage that forms at the end of each rib. The next three pairs, called the false ribs, only attach to the cartilage of the rib above....