Description The abductor pollicis longus muscle is a muscle located in the forearm, on the lateral side of the forearm. It is one of the muscles responsible for the movement of the thumb, specifically for abducting (moving away from the hand) and extending the thumb. The abductor pollicis longus muscle originates from the posterior surface…
Description The supinator muscle is a short, thick muscle located in the posterior compartment of the forearm, just above the wrist. It runs from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus (the bony bump on the outer elbow) to the proximal end of the radius (the smaller of the two forearm bones). The main function of…
Overview: Parsonage-Turner syndrome (PTS) is a neurological disorder. It is characterized by the rapid onset of severe pain in the upper extremity. This syndrome’s acute phase is for a few hours to a few weeks and muscle wasting and weakness (amyotrophy) are present in the affected areas. This involves mostly the brachial plexus, the bunch…
The first rib mobility test is generally used for an examination of the thoracic spine, the examiner ( therapist ) should always check for the mobility of the first rib when examining the cervical spine. Mostly if side flexion is restricted and there is pain or any tenderness in the area of the first rib…
Introduction The thumb collateral ligament is a band of tissue that connects the thumb bone to the hand bone on the side of the thumb. A thumb collateral ligament injury can occur when the ligament is stretched, partially torn, or completely torn. Symptoms of a thumb collateral ligament injury may include pain, swelling, bruising, weakness,…
There are various eye exercises that can help improve vision, including palming, focusing, and eye rotations. These exercises can help reduce eye strain, improve eye muscle strength, and enhance visual acuity. It is essential to talk with an eye doctor before starting any new exercise program, mainly if you have any underlying eye conditions. Eye…
What is Tummy Time? When should I begin doing Tummy time? How long should my infant spend each daytime on his or her stomach? How can I do tummy time? After your baby wakes up from sleep or right after a nappy change is the best time to practice tummy time. Voici what to do: Trim…
What is Finger Sprain? Symptoms of Finger Sprain Other signs and symptoms of a sprained finger include: Causes of Finger Sprain These are some common reasons why fingers sprain: Diagnosis Your finger will be physically examined by your doctor. Additionally, imaging exams like an X-ray and, in fewer instances, an MRI, may be performed on…
Definition A supracondylar humerus fracture is a fracture of the distal humerus slightly above where the elbow joint is situated. The fracture is generally transverse or oblique in type and occurs above the medial and lateral condyles and epicondyles of the humerus. This fracture pattern is fairly infrequent in adults but is most common in…
The deep muscles of the core are located underneath the more superficial muscles of the abdominal wall. These muscles play an important role in stabilizing the spine and pelvis during movement. The four main deep muscles of the core are: It’s important to note that these deep core muscles work together with the more superficial…
