Introduction Pectoral stretch is an important exercise to increase the flexibility of the chest muscles mainly the Pectoralis major as well as the Pectoralis minor muscles. This exercise assists to increase the mobility of the chest area & improves posture. What is a pectoral stretch? A pectoral muscle has 2 types: the pectoralis major muscle…
What is the levator scapulae stretch? Levator scapular stretch is required when the neck muscles mainly the Levator scapular, as well as upper trapezius muscles, become tight & neck motion is difficult. It leads to pain in the neck to shoulder region. Levator scapulae are the dorsal Axio-appendicular muscle. This joins the upper limb to…
What is Rhomboids stretch? Rhomboid stretch is the best exercise to increase flexibility as well as Mobility of the shoulder girdle. This stretch is easy to perform as a Home exercise the patient can try it at home in the early morning. Rhomboids are deep muscles situated in the center of the back between the…
What is latissimus dorsi stretch? Latissimus dorsi stretch is an important exercise to increase the flexibility of the upper body, If the patient is performing the exercise helps to decrease the risk of injury & also improves the fitness level. A latissimus dorsi is one of the biggest muscles in the back. This is sometimes…
What is subscapularis stretching? Subscapularis stretch is important to improve the flexibility of the shoulder region, it will decrease the risk of injury as well as improve the overall fitness level. A subscapularis is a muscle that stands between the scapula as well as the rib cage. A subscapularis is the largest muscle in the…
Back muscle tightness makes it difficult to bend forward or Backward and makes your day-to-day activity limited, Back Stretching Exercise helps to recover from it. The back muscles are the main structural support for the trunk (torso). These muscles help you move the body, including the head, neck, shoulders, arms & legs. The back muscles…
What is serratus anterior stretch? The serratus anterior is also known as a boxer’s muscle. This is situated along the upper sides of the rib cage, 1st to 8th or 9th ribs & scapulae. This is fan shape muscle. A serratus anterior is facilitated the movement necessary to throw the punch. A serratus anterior performs…
Introduction The Fibularis tertius muscle, also known as peroneus tertius, is situated on the lower lateral aspect of the leg. It is a portion of the leg’s anterior, or extensor, compartment, together with 3 additional muscles; extensor digitorum longus, extensor hallucis longus & tibialis anterior. They are responsible for ankle dorsiflexion. Fibularis tertius extends from…
What is polymyositis? Polymyositis is an inflammatory muscle disease that causes muscle weakness. Myositis means inflammation of the muscle. Commonly, polymyositis affects the muscles that are closest to the trunk of the body. Eventually, people with polymyositis have trouble when rising from the sitting position, climbing stairs, lifting objects, or reaching overhead. In certain cases,…
