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,…
Introduction: Internal abdominal oblique is a muscle situated on the lateral side of the abdomen. It is broad and thin muscle part of Abdominal muscle group. It forms one of the layers of the lateral abdominal wall with the external oblique on the outer side & transverse abdominis on the inner side. Its fibers are…
What is Fingers exercise? Fingers exercise is important to strengthen the wrist, hand, and finger muscles. It will be useful to fulfill your daily living of activities like pulling objects, groceries and opening the door, etc. This exercise will increase the blood circulation to the hand and increase the circulation of synovial fluid. this will…
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,…
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…
Introduction of the Foot Drop Pathophysiology Causes of the foot drop Foot drop is caused by weakness or even paralysis of the muscles involved in lifting a front part of the foot. It usually happens when there is a problem with the nerves in the lower spine, leg, or foot or the muscles of the…
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…
Introduction: The rectus abdominis muscle also termed as the “abdominal muscle” or simply “abs”, is a paired of straight muscle.There are 2 parallel muscles which is separated by a midline band of connective tissue called the linea alba. It extends from the pubic symphysis, pubic crest & pubic tubercle inferiorly, to the xiphoid process &…
