What is a Chin Tuck exercise? Chin tuck exercise is typically one of the key exercises recommended for keeping the head aligned above the spine, rather than drifting forward into poor posture. When done regularly and correctly, chin tucks can help improve the neck’s strength, flexibility, and activity. It Helps to restore the normal posture…
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…
What is emphysema? Emphysema is a lung situation that causes shortness of breath. In people with emphysema, the air pouch in the lungs (alveoli) is damaged. Over time, the inner walls of the air pouch weaken and rupture — creating larger air spaces instead of many small ones. This decreases the surface area of the…
What is a Scapular dyskinesia? Scapular dyskinesia is an alteration of normal static or dynamic position or motion of the scapula during coupled scapulo-humeral movements that alter the scapulohumeral rhythm Scapular Dyskinesia is attributed to the loss of normal scapular mechanics, motion, and physiology. Scapular winging is a clinical observation where any part of the…
What is a Forward head posture? Forward head posture, sometimes called “Scholar’s Neck”, “Text Neck”, “Wearsie Neck”,” or “Reading Neck”, refers to a posture where the head appears to be positioned in the frontline of the body area. Forward head posture is considered the most common postural deformity, affecting between 66% and 90% of the…
