Introduction The rotator cuff muscles group consists of Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and the Subscapularis muscles. The primary function of the rotator cuff is to keep the head of the humerus depressed and centered into the glenoid fossa permitting a single center of rotation while allowing efficient abduction or forward elevation […]
Supraspinatus: Anatomy and Biomechanics
Supraspinatus (SSP) is one of the four rotator cuff muscles. It originates in the supraspinatus fossa, superior portion of the scapula (shoulder blade), just above the spine of the scapula. It passes laterally underneath the acromion process to insert in the superior facet and superior ½ of middle facet of […]
Green exercise – body weight training – weight loss and strength training
I lost 20lbs in 3 months without a gym membership but just by doing what I love to do. So, you want to lose some weight and be in a good shape but not the strongest person in the world then you don’t need to spend thousands of dollars in […]
Is Thoracic Spinal Manipulation effective for treating subacromial impingement shoulder pain?
Subacromial impingement syndrome Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders seen by physical therapists with many potential contributing factors and researched treatment methods. Among various causes of shoulder pain or pathologies studied, subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) is the most frequently reported. It is difficult to differentiate SIS […]
Elbow flexor and extensor muscle weakness in lateral epicondylalgia. Clinical commentary.
Elbow flexor and extensor muscle weakness in lateral epicondylalgia. Coombes BK, Bisset L, Vicenzino B. Elbow flexor and extensor muscle weakness in lateral epicondylalgia. Br J Sports Med. 2012;46:449-453. Abstract Background Lateral epicondylalgia (LE) is one of the common and complex elbow problems in athletes as well as in general […]
Elbow flexor and extensor muscle weakness in lateral epicondylalgia. Clinical commentary
Elbow flexor and extensor muscle weakness in lateral epicondylalgia. Coombes BK, Bisset L, Vicenzino B. Elbow flexor and extensor muscle weakness in lateral epicondylalgia. Br J Sports Med. 2012;46:449-453. Abstract Background Lateral epicondylalgia (LE) is one of the common and complex elbow problems in athletes as well as in general […]
A healthy knee may develop OA due to a meniscus tear and an intact meniscus can degenerate in an arthritic knee
OObservation A cadaveric specimen of left knee was dissected. Upon observation before dissection, there was an obvious presence of a moderate degree of valgus malalignment of the knee joint. Medial side of the knee was dissected carefully to look over all the soft tissue layers as they maintain functionally important […]
Knee Menisci – understanding the anatomy, biochemistry, and bio-mechanics is crucial for clinical interpretation and management.
INTRODUCTION The menisci are two discernible crescent-shaped fibro-cartilaginous structures that are found between the femoral and tibial condyles. Although they were considered to be the functionless remains of leg muscles for many years, the menisci are now well defined as the important component of the functional anatomy and complex biomechanics […]
Achilles Tendinopathy; clinical practice guidelines.
Achilles tendinopathy Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is most common among individuals engaged in recreational or competitive activities. The annual incidence of AT in runners has been reported to be 7% to 9%. Studies have reported a higher prevalence of Achilles tendinopathy as age increases with the mean age between 30 and […]
Patellofemoral pain; classification and PT management
Despite a number of studies, ‘patellofemoral pain syndrome’, previously described as the” black hole of orthopedics” by Dr. Scott Dye, is still one of the most irritable condition causing dysfunctions for patients and confusion for clinicians. Although non-operative treatment has established as the initial form of treatment for patellofemoral disorders, […]