What is an Isometric neck exercise? What is Isometric Exercise? Which muscles are involved in isometric neck exercise? The following are the neck muscles used during isometric neck exercises. Neck Muscles Action Nerve Supply Sternocleidomastoid Muscle Extension and rotation of the neck, C2, C3 flexion of vertebral column Scalenus Muscle Flexion and rotation of neck& Lower cervical…
What is Longus Capitis Muscle? Longus capitis is a deeper anterior neck muscle that travels in front of the cervical spine. Combine with rectus capitis anterior, rectus capitis lateralis, longus cervicis, or the anterior scalene muscle, it creates the prevertebral layer of neck muscles. These muscles are wrapped or rolled up in the prevertebral layer of the cervical fascia. Bilateral contraction of longus capitis muscle flexes the combined head or…
Cyclist syndrome is a condition in which the Pudendal nerve is compressed in Alcock’s canal of the pelvis region. It is also called Alcock canal syndrome or Pudendal nerve entrapment syndrome (PNE). It is most commonly seen cyclist person who overuses cycle. It has rarely seen a condition in which chronic neuropathic pain in the…
What is Longus Colli Muscle? Longus Colli is a paired muscle situated on the anterior surface of the vertebral column. As such, it is often known as anterior prevertebral muscle along with the longus capitis, rectus capitis anterior, or the scalenus anterior muscles. The longus colli muscle (‘long muscle of the neck) is also called as longus cervicis since it spans the…
What is Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (CMD)? Congenital Muscular Dystrophy like CMD is present at birth. A neonate may have weak muscles or curved spine and joints that are too stiff or loose. Children with CMD may have learning seizures, vision problems, and disabilities. It belongs to a larger group of disorders known as muscular dystrophies….
Overview: Hand of Benediction sign is a clinical significant by ulnar neuropathy of the hand. It results in the functional limitation of the intrinsic muscles of the hand that act on the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints. The intrinsic muscles may be affected the interossei and lumbrical muscles. It is also called AKA preacher’s hand. The…
Rectus Capitis Anterior Muscle What is Rectus Capitis Anterior Muscle? Rectus capitis anterior muscle is 1 of the deeper neck muscles whose primary function is to flex the head on the neck at the atlantooccipital joint. This short strap muscle relates to the group of anterior vertebral muscles combined with the longus colli, longus capitis & the rectus capitis lateralis muscles. The anterior or the lateral neck…
This bridge exercise is used to isolate & strengthen your gluteus means butt muscles [ the gluteus maximus, medius & minimus] with hamstring muscles, all muscles are the main muscles of the posterior chain. This exercise is performed by lying on your back means in a supine position with your knee joint bent, feet flat…
These pelvic floor exercise are a powerful way to improve your pelvic floor health & well-being.This pelvic floor is a group of muscles which are helping to support your bladder, uterus & other pelvic organs. When these pelvic floor muscles become too healthy & strong then these muscles are given to support your organs &…
introduction : Kinesio taping for IT band syndrome is a most used technique to relieve pain and further support to involve the area and also prevent further injury. This is the most effective and supportive treatment. It gives static as well as dynamic support to the affected area. kinesio taping gives dynamic stability to the…
