Introduction The gluteus minimus muscle is the small triangular muscle located deep in the posterior region of the hip, spanning from the gluteal surface of the ilium to the proximal end of the femur. It belongs to the group of gluteal muscles, along with the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius & tensor fascia lata. The Gluteus…
What are the back muscles? 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 work together to allow you to bend over, twist, turn the head & extend the back. These muscles also help…
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…
Introduction of intersection syndrome of the foot The case of “intersection syndrome” of the foot with marked fibrosis of an intersection between a flexor hallucis longus as well as the flexor digitorum longus tendons is reported and the flexor digitorum longus tendon, as well as the fibrous interconnection, was extended proximally.This condition is happen in…
What is abdominal muscles strain? What are the abdominal muscles? There are five main muscles in the abdomen: Where are the abdominal muscles located ? There are five main muscles in the abdomen. Two are vertical (up & down) muscles located toward the middle of the body. Three are flat muscles stacked on top of…
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 the abdominal muscle pain? An abdominal muscle pain refers to pain in the stomach. It is often an overuse injury. A stretching or tearing of an abdominal muscle or a tissue connecting muscle to bone (tendon) may also cause abdominal muscle pain. It can be occur due to many reasons like gas, indigestion,…
A Lumbar spine range of motion exercise mainly refers to an activity aimed to increase the movement of the lower back. The movement is mainly influenced by many structures, as well as configurations of the bone surfaces within the lumbar spine, joint capsule, ligaments, tendons, & muscles acting on the lumbar joint. A range of…
Introduction of external oblique muscle: The external oblique muscle is one of the outermost abdominal muscles, extending from the lower half of the ribs around and down to the pelvis. It is broad, thin & irregularly quadrilateral, its muscular portion occupying the side. Together, the external oblique muscles cover the sides of the abdominal area,…
