Primary somatosensory cortexIn neuroanatomy, the primary somatosensory cortex is located in the postcentral gyrus of the brain's parietal lobe, and is part of the somatosensory system. It was initially defined from surface stimulation studies of Wilder Penfield, and parallel surface potential studies of Bard, Woolsey, and Marshall. Although initially defined to be roughly the same as Brodmann areas 3, 1 and 2, more recent work by Kaas has suggested that for homogeny with other sensory fields only area 3 should be referred to as "primary somatosensory cortex", as it receives the bulk of the thalamocortical projections from the sensory input fields.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulationTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS or TNS) is the use of electric current produced by a device to stimulate the nerves for therapeutic purposes. TENS, by definition, covers the complete range of transcutaneously applied currents used for nerve excitation although the term is often used with a more restrictive intent, namely to describe the kind of pulses produced by portable stimulators used to reduce pain. The unit is usually connected to the skin using two or more electrodes which are typically conductive gel pads.
Foot dropFoot drop is a gait abnormality in which the dropping of the forefoot happens due to weakness, irritation or damage to the deep fibular nerve (deep peroneal), including the sciatic nerve, or paralysis of the muscles in the anterior portion of the lower leg. It is usually a symptom of a greater problem, not a disease in itself. Foot drop is characterized by inability or impaired ability to raise the toes or raise the foot from the ankle (dorsiflexion).
Thérapie cognitive basée sur la pleine conscienceLa thérapie cognitive basée sur la pleine conscience (TCBPC), traduction de Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, est un programme de psychothérapie conçu pour la prévention de la rechute dépressive chez les individus souffrant de dépression. La thérapie cognitive basée sur la pleine conscience utilise des méthodes de la thérapie cognitivo-comportementale (TCC) et y ajoute une nouvelle technique appelée la . Les méthodes de la psychothérapie cognitivo-comportementale peuvent comprendre l'éducation du patient sur la dépression.
Traumatisme (médecine)Un traumatisme (du grec τραῦμα (trauma) = « blessure ») est un dommage, ou choc, provoqué par une blessure physique grave et soudaine. Il peut être décrit en tant que « blessure ou dommage physique, tel qu'une fracture ». Le traumatisme majeur (défini par un degré de sévérité plus élevé que 15) peut conduire à des complications secondaires comme un collapsus, une insuffisance respiratoire et la mort. Ramener à la vie un patient souffrant d'un traumatisme implique souvent de multiples procédures médicales.
