What is adductor tendinopathy? Adductor tendinopathy describes a number of conditions that develop in & around of Adductor tendon in response to chronic overuse. At a histopathological level, there are changes in the molecular structure of the tendon, typically collagen separation & collagen degeneration & at a macroscopic level typically see tendon thickening, a loss…
The knee joint with muscles plays an important role in the functioning of knee movement, such as quadriceps, Hamstring are the main muscles of knee joint which helps to perform day-to-day activity like walking, sitting to stand, running, and stair climbing. What is the knee joint? Articular surfaces The joint capsule, ligaments, and menisci of…
What is the neck muscle strain? Where is the neck muscle located? Anterior neck muscles include Lateral neck muscles include: Posterior neck muscles include Causes of Neck muscle Strain Some common causes of neck strain include: Neck muscle strain classification Neck muscle strain sing and symptoms Other symptoms of neck strains include: Neck strains complications…
This neck muscle spasm occurs when your neck muscles become tightened. In this condition, your neck becomes too painful & stiff, affecting the ability to turn your head. Stress-related muscle tension & and awkward neck movement is triggers of neck spasm.This muscle spasm is produce intense pain &this pain stays last for minutes, hours &…
Definition The locking and unlocking mechanism is also known as a “Screw home mechanism (SHM)” of the knee joint is a critical mechanism that plays an important role in the terminal extension of a knee. Description of the knee joint mechanism There is the observable rotation of a knee during flexion as well as extension….
When you feel pain in the lower back during muscle contracting or moving, it is indicated as a muscle spasm in the lower back.This spasm is produce dull ache-like pain during movement, also the feeling of sharp pain in a specific location & any combination of these painful sensations. This spasm is produced due to…
What is Teres Major Muscle? The teres major is a broad muscle of the shoulder joint. It starts from the inferior aspect of the scapula to the proximal part of the humeral shaft. Unlike the teres minor, the teres major muscle will not attach to the glenohumeral joint capsule. Thus it is not considered as part of the rotator cuff muscles….
What is Sternocleidomastoid Muscle? The sternocleidomastoid muscle is a 2-headed neck muscle, true to its name bears joining to the manubrium of the sternum (Sterno), the clavicle (cleido), & the mastoid process of the temporal bone (mastoid). It is a lengthened, bilateral muscle of the neck, which functions to flex the neck both laterally & anteriorly, as well as rotate the head opposite…
Lower Back pain is a most commonly seen painful condition affecting the lower lumbo-sacral portion of the spine. The low back also called the lumbar region which is the area of the back that starts below the ribcage. Almost everyone feels low back pain at some point in life.It becomes too uncomfortable & debilitating for…
What is Pectoralis Minor Muscle? Relations of Pectoralis Minor Muscle Origin of Pectoralis Minor Muscle Insertion Nerve supply Blood supply Action: The action of pectoralis minor is to: The function of Pectoralis Minor Muscle Clinical significance of Pectoralis Minor Muscle Stretching Exercise of Pectoralis Minor Muscle Gross Stretch: Doorway Pectoral Stretch: Camel Pose Stretch: Hand…
