Muscular Diseases

Follow the links below to find information on muscular and neuromuscular diseases.

For information on myalgic encephalomyelitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and neuromuscular diseases such as muscular dystrophy and motor neurone disease, follow the links to these specific topic pages.

Reviewed January 2012

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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Links to resources relating to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia

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Links to information on fibromyalgia.

Neuromuscular Diseases

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Links to information about neuromuscular diseases, including sciatica, peripheral nerve diseases, muscular dystrophy and motor neurone disease.

Tendonitis

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Links to information relating to tendonitis, also known as tendinitis.

Systematic Reviews of Treatments for Muscular Diseases

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Links to systematic reviews of the evidence of the effectiveness of treatments for muscular diseases.

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Title:   Spasticity
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Spasticity is a form of muscle overactivity that significantly impedes physical movements or motor functioning. It is thought to be related to hyperexcitable spinal reflexes.
Date:   Dec 2011
Title:   Pelvic floor
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The pelvic floor muscles support the bladder, uterus and bowel. Pregnancy, childbirth, obesity and the straining of chronic constipation can weaken the pelvic floor and cause urinary incontinence. Pelvic floor exercises can help.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Polymyalgia rheumatica
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Polymyalgia rheumatica is a condition causing pain and stiffness in older adults. Typical symptoms include muscle aches and stiffness, fatigue and difficulty raising arms above shoulder height. Middle-aged and older women are most commonly affected. Approximately one in five people with polymyalgia rheumatica experience giant cell arteritis.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Polymyositis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Polymyositis is a connective tissue disease that triggers inflammation and muscular weakness. The cause is unknown, but polymyositis is thought to be an autoimmune disorder. In many cases, polymyositis is associated with other autoimmune disorders of connective tissue such as scleroderma, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and Sjogren's syndrome.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Muscle cramp
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A muscle cramp is an uncontrollable and painful spasm of a muscle. The calf and foot are commonly affected. The cause is unknown but risk factors may include poor physical condition, dehydration and muscle fatigue. Cramps are usually harmless but may sometimes be symptomatic of an underlying medical disorder, such as atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries).
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Winter sports and cold-related injuries
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Sport and exercising in cold weather places extra demands on the body. Common cold-related injuries include muscle sprains and strains, hypothermia and 'snow blindness'. Many of the risks can be reduced with planning, adequate preparation and proper equipment. Be alert for signs of hypothermia and frostbite.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Growing pains
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Growing pains can affect children from age three and may continue into early adolescence. Muscular pains in the legs (especially the calf, front of thigh or behind the knees) may be worse in the afternoon or evening and may wake a child from sleep. The cause is not known. Growing pains are harmless and respond to simple treatments.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Muscle cramps
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Muscle cramps are painful, sometimes disabling, involuntary contractions of muscles under voluntary control (skeletal muscle) caused by abnormal functioning of the nerves which control the muscles. Cramps are exacerbated when the nervous system is stressed.
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Growing pains
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Maybe you've heard other kids talk about growing pains, or maybe you've had them yourself.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Leg cramps - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Leg cramps, which usually affect the calf muscles, can be excruciatingly painful. Find out about the causes and treatments.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Muscle aches and pains - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   General muscular aches and pains are often caused by unaccustomed use or overuse of muscles. Find out what products are available for muscle aches and pains.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Posterior tibial tendon injury - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Injury to the tibialis posterior tendon, which helps to point the foot down and in, may lead to irreversible damage if left untreated.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   ITB syndrome - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   ITB syndrome is inflammation of the iliotibial band, the strong band of thick tissue that runs down the outside of the thigh.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Calf strain or tear - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Calf strain or tear is caused by overstretching or tearing of either of the 2 calf muscles.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Hamstring strain or tear - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   A hamstring strain or tear involves over-stretching one of the 3 hamstring muscles at the back of the thigh.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Corked thigh - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Corked thigh is caused by bleeding into the thigh muscle - usually caused by a direct blow to the thigh during contact sports. Treatment involves RICE.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Groin strain - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Groin strain commonly involves a partial tear of the adductor muscles of the inner thigh.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Muscle aches and pains: treatments - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Anti-inflammatory medications can help in the treatment of muscular aches and pains by reducing inflammation, while heat rubs can help to over-ride the sensation of pain.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Cramp - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Cramp is a painful spasm of the muscle, usually in the calf, in which the affected muscle feels hard.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Rhabdomyosarcoma of muscle
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of rhabdomyosarcoma of muscle by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008

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