What is Spasticity Spasticity is a condition in which your muscles contract suddenly and unpredictably (spasm). Spasticity usually affects your arms, legs, or back. It can also affect the way you walk. Spasticity can range from mild muscle stiffness and tightness to severe, uncontrollable muscle spasms. Severe spasticity can be painful and can freeze your …
What is Spear Tackler’s Spine Spear tackler’s spine is an injury in which the spine in the neck (cervical spine) loses its normal curve and becomes unusually narrow. This happens when you use the “spear” tackling technique, in which the head is the first point of contact. Spear tackler’s spine can damage nerves and soft …
What is SPECT Brain Scan SPECT scan (single-photon emission computed tomography) is a test that is used to study the brain. For the test, a small amount of radioactive material is injected into a vein. A special camera (nuclear medicine camera) then takes pictures of your brain. These pictures help your health care provider to …
Speech and Language Delay – How do I know if my child has speech delay? Every child develops at his or her own pace. But if your child doesn’t talk as much as most children of the same age, the problem may be speech delay. Your doctor may think your child has speech delay if …
Speech Language Therapy After a Stroke Information Speech language therapy is a common treatment after a stroke. You may have many physical changes after a stroke, and some of them may affect your ability to communicate. You may have problems talking, putting your thoughts into words, or using and understanding words. How are speech and …
What is a Spermatocele Spermatocele is a fluid-filled sac (cyst) inside the scrotum. This type of cyst often forms at the top of the testicle where sperm is stored (epididymis). The cyst sometimes forms along the tube that carries sperm away from the epididymis (vas deferens). Spermatoceles are usually painless. Most cysts are small, but …
Spermicide Use Information Spermicide is a method of preventing pregnancy (contraception). It is a barrier type of contraception. It works by blocking sperm from reaching an egg. This prevents pregnancy from taking place. Spermicides are available as: Creams. Foams. Films. Sponges. Suppositories. Spermicides work by killing or deactivating sperm before they enter the uterus. Women …