Glossary
Sacroiliac joint: The juncture between the sacrum and the ilium.Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): A painless method using magnetic fields for taking pictures of internal organs.
Somatization: Physical symptoms that occur as a result of psychological concerns, with no structural cause.
Dorsiflexion: Backward bending/extending of hand or foot.
Neurotrophic factors: Proteins molecules that help in the development and repair of the nervous system.
Equinus deformity: A type of foot deformity that inhibits the ability to dorsiflex the foot.
Trauma: Sudden injury due to impact, violence, or accident
Erythropoietin: A naturally produced hormone by kidneys. It is used as hormone therapy in various diseases.
