Musculoskeletal Alteration: Biomechanical Changes, Pathological Deformities, and Rehabilitation
1. Introduction to Musculoskeletal Alteration A musculoskeletal alteration refers to a significant structural or functional deviation from the normal anatomical baseline of the bones, joints, muscles, or connective tissues. These alterations are not discrete diseases, but rather progressive physiological adaptations or pathological deformities resulting from prolonged mechanical stress, acute trauma, systemic inflammation, or neurological deficits. … Read more