Anatomy Related to Anterior Ankle Impingement The joint capsule is ventral and dorsal minimally present, it is reinforced with ligaments on the lateral side. At the tendons of the lower leg muscles, at the back is the tendon of the medial flexor. Etiology of Anterior Ankle Impingement Symptoms of Anterior Ankle Impingement Diagnosis of Anterior…
Definition: Iliopsoas tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendon or area surrounding the tendon. Major causes of iliopsoas tendinitis are acute trauma and overuse resulting from repetitive hip flexion. Introduction: This painful hip condition can affect athletes who participate in sports like cycling, running, swimming, hockey and baseball. Spin classes, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts…
Definition: Concussion is a complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain. It is the result of an injury caused by a biomechanical force i.e., a direct blow to the head, neck, or face or from a blow to another part of the body with a mechanical force transmitted to the head. The individual may not experience…
Anatomy related to Perthes disease Causes of Perthes disease Clinical Features of Perthes Disease Stages of Perthes disease IA: Early IB: Late IIA: Early IIB: Late IIIA: Early Stage IV: Healed Diagnosis of Perthes disease Medical Treatment of Perthes Disease Physiotherapy management of Perthes disease Conservative management of Perthes diseases Improve ROM in Perthes disease…
Causes of Bow Leg Blount’s Disease Rickets Symptoms of Bow Leg Diagnosis of Bow Leg Treatment of Bow Leg Physiotherapy Treatment of Bow Leg Strengthening exercise of knee muscles Strengthening exercise of hip muscles : Donkey’s kick Glute bridge FAQs
Introduction: Hamstring Muscle Injury Hamstring muscle injury — such as a “pulled hamstring” — occur frequently in athletes. They are especially common in athletes who participate in sports that require sprinting, such as track, soccer, and basketball. Hamstring injuries can also occur in recreational sports such as water-skiing and bull riding, where the knee is…
What is Flat Back Posture? Flat back posture is when your lower part of back flattens out, losing it’s normal curve in your spine and tipping your pelvis backward. Anatomy of the spine : To Understand Flat Back Posture, You must understand the anatomy and function of the spine. The spine is a column of…
Introduction: Decorticate posture — a sign of severe damage to the brain — is an abnormal posturing in which a person is stiff with bent arms, clenched fists, and legs held out straight. The arms are bent in toward the body and the wrists and fingers are bent and held on the chest. This type…
What is Decerebrate posture? Decerebrate posture is an abnormal body posture that involves the arms and legs being held straight out, the toes being pointed downward, and the head and neck being arched backward. The muscles are tightened and held rigidly. This type of posturing usually means there has been severe damage to the brain….
Hamstring Muscle Anatomy The hamstrings are a group of muscles and their tendons at the rear of the upper leg. They include the biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus. The hamstrings flex the knee joint and extend the thigh to the backside of the body. They are used in walking, running, and many other physical activities….
