The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that surround the shoulder joint, providing stability and facilitating movement. These muscles are essential for many activities, such as throwing a ball, lifting weights, and even reaching for objects on a high shelf. However, they can become weak or injured due to overuse, poor posture, or…
What are Aerobic exercises? Aerobic exercise is any type of cardiovascular conditioning, or “cardio.” It can contain activities like brisk walking, swimming, running, or cycling. By definition, aerobic exercise means “exercise with oxygen.” The breathing and heart rate will rise during aerobic activities. Aerobic exercise helps keep the heart, lungs, and circulatory system healthy. Aerobic…
What is Adolescent Hip Dysplasia? Adolescent Hip Dysplasia (AHD) is a condition where the hip joint is not properly formed or is unstable during the developmental years of adolescence. AHD typically affects girls more than boys and is a common cause of hip pain in young adults. The exact cause of AHD is not clear,…
What Is Lumbar Traction? Lumbar traction is a physical therapy treatment often combined with exercise, that is sometimes used for low back pain or sciatica. Lumbar (low back) traction helps to split the spaces between the vertebrae, the bones that make up the spine. The process stretches the space between the vertebrae in the lower spine,…
Description The extensor carpi ulnaris muscle is a muscle in the forearm that runs from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus (upper arm bone) to the base of the fifth metacarpal bone (a bone in the hand). It is responsible for extending and adducting the wrist joint. The extensor carpi ulnaris muscle is part of…
Introduction Hook Of The Hamate Fracture is infrequent and underreported. These types of injuries are usually misdiagnosed or sometimes mistaken for simple wrist sprains. Delayed diagnosis is common. The hamate is a triangular-formed bone that forms a portion of the distal carpal row, communicating with the capitate (radially), triquetrum (proximally), and fifth and fourth metacarpals…
Introduction On the lateral side of the tibia is the fibula, a long bone in the lower extremity. The tibia is thicker and much smaller than the fibula. It begins at the knee joint just behind the tibial head and continues laterally down the leg until it reaches the ankle joint. The interosseous border connects…
Introduction Your shinbone is called the tibia. It is an essential component of your capacity to stand and move, and it is the second longest bone in your body. Numerous essential muscles, tendons, nerves, and ligaments are supported by your tibia. Your tibia usually breaks from severe trauma, like a fall or car accident, because…
What is A Flexor Tendon Injury? Flexor tendons are cord-like arrangements passing from the forearm across the wrist and palm and into the fingers, allowing you to bend the fingers and thumb to grasp any object or make a fist. Injury to the flexor tendons can cause you to lose the capability to flex one…
What is Cervical traction? Cervical traction is a treatment for neck pain that implicates lightly dragging on the head to create space between the bones in the neck (your cervical vertebrae). Cervical traction can be accomplished either by the healthcare provider or by self at home. It can be accomplished manually (by hand) or with a…
