Patient With Hemiplegic Condition

Hemiplegia The word ‘plegia‘ means weakness so severe that it is nearly complete. ‘Hemi‘ implies one side of the body. Hence, ‘hemiplegia‘ means complete paralysis of one half of the body, including one arm and leg. Any disease or injury in the motor centers of…

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)? Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), sometimes called Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a progressive brain disease that attacks the nerve cells (neurons) that control voluntary muscles. This disease belongs to a group of motor neuron disorders (e.g., muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis,…

What Is Bell’s Palsy? What Causes Bell’s Palsy?

Bell’s Palsy is the paralysis or severe weakness of the nerve that controls the facial muscles on the side of the face – the facial nerve or seventh cranial nerve. Patients typically find they suddenly cannot control their facial muscles, usually on one side. A…