Bent-Knee stretch test
Purpose of bent-knee stretch test The technique of this test : Result of this test : Pathology of the bent-knee stretch test : Evidence of the bent-knee stretch test : Modification of bent-knee stretch test :
Piriformis muscle: Anatomy, Function, Exercise
Piriformis is a muscle of the gluteal region which is located deep to the gluteus maximus. Piriformis muscle with other muscles like gemellus superior, obturator internus, gemellus inferior, quadratus femoris, obturator externus muscles are the responsible for external rotators of the hip . Piriformis attaching to the sacrum on one end and the greater trochanter…
Vastus intermedius muscle: Anatomy, Function, Exercise
The vastus intermedius muscle is a muscle in the thigh. It is located in the quadriceps region, between the other three quadriceps muscles: the rectus femoris, the vastus lateralis, and the vastus medialis. Like the other quadriceps muscles, the vastus intermedius functions as an extensor of the knee. The muscle also plays a role in…
Test for the anterolateral instability of the knee :
There is a two test for this instability : Active pivot shift test Crossover test of the Arnold This test is used by the therapist for the check of the instability . This test is used to when the patient is complain the pain around to the knee . This test is applied during the…
46 Best Hamstring Exercises at Home: Health Benefits, Exercise Variation
What is a Hamstring exercise? Hamstring exercises are used to strengthen the hamstrings, the muscle group located on the back of the thigh. Tight hamstrings can cause pain in the lower back, knees, and even the lower abdominal region. Hamstring exercises can be performed to increase flexibility, build strength and improve athletic performance. In this…
Jerk test of Shoulder : Purpose, How to Perform?
What is jerk test for shoulder? The jerk test of shoulder has been used as a diagnostic test of the posteroinferior instability of the shoulder. Shoulder Pain may or may not be associated during posterior clunking of jerk test. This test help to detect success of nonoperative treatment for posteroinferior instability of the shoulder and…
Rockwood test : Shoulder Joint Examination Test
Doctor or therapist is apply this test when to the patient do the complain of the shoulder pain . Doctor or therapist apply this test for the check the Anterior shoulder instability . It is also give the result like as to the other test of the instability . Purpose of the test : This…
Varus stress test
What does a varus stress test test for? What is Purpose of this test : How to perform of this test ? Which is structure injured during the test ? At to the 0 degree of to the flexion At to the 30 degree of to the flexion : What is Interpretation of this test…
What Causes Tight Gluteal Muscles?
Introduction of Gluteal Muscles: The gluteal muscles mostly become tight after long sitting position seen in the office workers, overuse, or overactivity mainly in the sports person. Tight gluteal muscles can lead to a number of other injuries, so it’s important to do regular stretching and strengthening exercise help to improve your fitness and reduced…
Vastus lateralis muscle: Origin, Insertion, Function, Exercise
The vastus lateralis is a long, powerful muscle on the front of the thigh that extends from the pelvis to the kneecap. It is one of four muscles that make up the quadriceps, which are responsible for straightening the knee. The vastus lateralis is the most superficial of the quadriceps muscles, located on the outside…
