What is Proximal hamstring tendinopathy? Proximal hamstring tendinopathy is the inflammation within the hamstring tendon, which is located on the outside of the back of the knee. Proximal hamstring tendinopathy is sometimes known as proximal hamstring tendonitis. Physiotherapy is an important treatment for proximal hamstring tendinopathy. The hamstring muscle in the leg has a tendon…
Introduction The Gluteus Maximus Muscle is the largest and heaviest muscle in the body. It is the most superficial of all the gluteal muscles that are located at the back side of the hip joint. It is the largest muscle at the hip, representing 16% of the total cross-sectional area. Gluteus Maximus’s size allows it…
What is Gluteal muscle? The gluteal muscles are also called the glutes which are a group of the three muscles which is made by to gluteal region & commonly known as the buttock. This gluteal region is an anatomical area that is located posteriorly to the pelvic girdle. These three muscles of gluteal region are…
What is biceps femoris tendinopathy? Tendonitis or tendinopathy? Anatomy of the Biceps femoris muscle Introduction: OriginLong head: ischial tuberosityShort head: linea aspera & lateral supracondylar line of the femur Insertion: Lateral aspect of fibular head Nerve supply: It is a composite muscle as the short head of the biceps femoris develops in the flexor compartment…
What is Semimembranosus strain? A Semimembranosus strain also called a Semimembranosus muscle pull occurs when one or more of these muscles gets over-stretched and leads to tear. Semimembranosus strain can be mild, with less pain and related symptom’s and short recovery time. Or, they can be moderate to severe and need surgery and require rest…
What is Semitendinosus strain? A Semitendinosus muscle strain also called a Semitendinosus muscle pull occurs when these muscles gets over-stretched and leads to tear. strains can be mild, with less pain and related symptom’s and short recovery time. Or, they can be moderate to severe and need surgery and require rest and supports for few…
What is hamstring muscle pull? A hamstring muscle pull also called a hamstring strain occurs when one or more of these muscles gets over-stretched and leads to tear. Hamstring strains can be mild, with less pain and related symptom’s and short recovery time. Or, they can be moderate to severe and need surgery and require…
What is Biceps femoris muscle pull? A Biceps femoris muscle pull also called a Biceps femoris strain occurs when these muscles gets over-stretched and leads to tear. Biceps femoris muscle pull can be mild, with less pain and related symptom’s and short recovery time. Or, they can be moderate to severe and need surgery and…
Introduction: Biceps femoris is the long muscle of the posterior aspect of the thigh. Together with the semitendinosus & semimembranosus muscles, it makes the group of muscles commonly known as the hamstrings. Biceps femoris muscle runs from the ischial tuberosity, all the way to the proximal portion of the fibula. In doing so the muscle…
Introduction: Semitendinosus is a fusiform muscle of the posterior compartment of thigh. Along with semimembranosus & long head of biceps femoris it comprises a group known as the hamstring muscles with which it shares these 3 common features: They all attach between the ischial tuberosity of pelvis & bones of the leg. They cross both…
