Polymyositis
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, possibly triggered by a viral infection of muscle tissue. Polymyositis ... [... more]
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Zachary Comeaux
A Guide to Facilitated Oscillatory Release and Other Rhythmic Myofascial Techniques Connective tissue release, or myofascial release, is a major component of manual therapies, including osteopathic medicine. Most methods involve placing the ... [... more]
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Scleroderma affects the skin
Scleroderma is a disease of the body's connective tissue. The most common symptom is a thickening and hardening of the skin, particularly of the hands and face. There is no cure but the symptoms can be managed. Scleroderma is a disease of the ... [... more]
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Marfan syndrome
Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder of connective tissue. It can affect the skeletal, cardiovascular, ocular, pulmonary and nervous systems. The most serious defects include those of the heart valves and aorta. There is no cure, but the ... [... more]
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Tendonitis
Tendons are bands of strong connective tissue that attach muscle to bone. Tendonitis is inflammation of a tendon. The symptoms include pain and swelling. Common sites include the shoulder, wrist, knee, shin and heel. Tendons are bands of strong ... [... more]
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