Physiology

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Study of the normal functioning of the musculoskeletal system and how it responds to stress and injury.

Anatomy: The study of the parts and structures of the human body, including bones, muscles, organs, and tissues.
Kinesiology: The study of human movement, including biomechanics and how the body's muscles, bones, and joints work together.
Neuroanatomy: The study of the structure and function of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
Skeletal system: The study of the bones and joints of the body, including their structure, function, and disease.
Muscular system: The study of the muscles of the body, including their structure, function, and disease.
Cardiopulmonary system: The study of the heart and lungs, including their structure, function, and disease.
Endocrine system: The study of the hormonal system in the body, including glands, hormones, and their effects on the body.
Digestive system: The study of the organs involved in digestion and absorption of nutrients, including the stomach, intestines, and liver.
Urinary system: The study of the organs involved in filtering and eliminating waste products from the body, including the kidneys and bladder.
Reproductive system: The study of the organs involved in reproduction, including the ovaries, uterus, and gonads.
Immunology: The study of the body's immune system and its role in fighting infections and diseases.
Pharmacology: The study of drugs and their effects on the body, including both therapeutic and adverse effects.
Exercise physiology: The study of the physiological responses to exercise, including how the body adapts and responds to physical activity.
Biomechanics: The study of the mechanical principles of movement and how they apply to the human body.
Pain management: The study of managing pain through various techniques, including medication, physical therapy, and alternative therapies.
Mobility and gait analysis: The study of assessing and improving mobility and gait patterns in patients, particularly those with orthopedic issues.
Rehabilitation and recovery: The study of helping patients recover from injuries or chronic conditions through physical therapy, exercise, and other therapies.
Diagnostic imaging: The study of using various medical imaging techniques to diagnose and assess musculoskeletal conditions and injuries.
Sports medicine: The study of preventing, diagnosing, and treating sports-related injuries and conditions in athletes and active individuals.
Geriatrics: The study of physiological changes that occur with age and how they can affect the function of the musculoskeletal system.
Sports Physiology: This field focuses on sports-related injuries and conditions, as well as physical performance and exercise science.
Musculoskeletal Physiology: This field focuses on the function and movement of muscles, bones, and joints, including conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis.
Biomechanics: This field focuses on the mechanical aspects of the movement, including analysis of gait, balance, and range of motion.
Rehabilitation Physiology: This field covers the recovery and rehabilitation of patients with musculoskeletal injuries, including the use of physical therapy and other methodologies.
Orthopedic Traumatology: This field deals with fractures, dislocations, and other acute injuries, both surgical and non-surgical.
Pediatric Orthopedics: This field focuses on conditions and injuries affecting children and adolescents, including developmental disorders and congenital conditions.
Rheumatology: This field focuses on arthritis and other autoimmune diseases affecting the joints and connective tissue.
Hand Surgery: This field focuses on conditions and injuries affecting the hands and wrists, including injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, and arthritis of the hands.
Orthopedic Oncology: This field focuses on the treatment of bone and soft-tissue cancers, including surgery and radiation therapy.
Spine Surgery: This field deals with conditions affecting the spine, including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and scoliosis.
Foot and Ankle Surgery: This field focuses on conditions affecting the feet and ankles, including injuries, deformities, and diseases such as plantar fasciitis.
Joint Replacement Surgery: This field focuses on the replacement or reconstruction of damaged joints, particularly hips and knees.