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Results 1 - 10 of 10 for Hip contracture
  1. Stump care (image) 
    ... on your stomach will help stretch out your hip muscle to avoid contracture of your stump. ... on your stomach will help stretch out your hip muscle to avoid contracture of your stump.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientimages/000139.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Stump care (image) 
    ... on your stomach will help stretch out your hip muscle to avoid contracture of your stump.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19976.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Myelomeningocele 
    ... such as scoliosis, foot or ankle deformities, dislocated hips, and joint tightness or contractures. Many people with myelomeningocele primarily use a wheelchair.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001558.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Cerebral palsy 
    ... Bowel obstruction Hip dislocation and arthritis in the hip joint Injuries from falls Pressure sores Joint contractures Pneumonia caused by choking Poor nutrition Reduced communication ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000716.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Stroke - discharge 
    ... and other joints loose Watching for joint tightening ... hips, tailbone, and elbows. Change positions in the wheelchair ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000132.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Limb-girdle muscular dystrophies 
    ... may experience complications such as: Abnormal heart rhythms Contractures of the joints Difficulties with activities of daily ... therapy may be able to prevent or delay contractures and improve quality of life. Affected people may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000711.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Aging changes in the bones - muscles - joints 
    ... stretch their muscles with exercise, may get muscle contractures. PREVENTION Exercise is one of the best ways ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004015.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Leg lengthening and shortening 
    ... of complications and need for further surgeries. Joint contractures may occur.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002965.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Limited range of motion 
    ... cause muscle weakness) Stroke or brain injury Volkmann contracture (deformity of the hand, fingers, and wrist caused ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003173.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Multiple sclerosis - discharge 
    ... for muscle spasms Problems moving your joints (joint contracture) Problems moving around or getting out of your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000129.htm - Medical Encyclopedia