Standing Back extension
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Lumbar spine range of motion exercise

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…

external oblique
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External oblique muscle

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,…

Wrist Drop
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Wrist Drop

Introduction of the Wrist Drop Forearm anatomy Pathophysiology Which are the Causes of Wrist drop? Wrist extension is achieved by muscles in a forearm contracting, pulling on tendons that attach distally to (beyond) a wrist. If the tendons, muscles, or even nerves supplying these muscles are damaged or otherwise not working as they should be,…

Transversus Abdominis muscle
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Transverse abdominis muscle

Introduction: The transverse abdominis (TrA) muscle is the deepest of the six abdominal muscles. It extends between the ribs & the pelvis, wrapping around the trunk from front to back. The fibers of the muscle run horizontally, similar to a back support belt. In this way, along with providing postural support, the transverse abdominal muscle…