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...
Observation 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...
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...
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...
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...
Read previous posts here: Post I Post II B) Second phase: adhesive, frozen, stiffness or transitional stage During this stage, there will be no worsening of pain but will be a significant progressive loss of ROM in a capsular pattern. Thus,...
Read Post I here: Evidence-based physiotherapy approach for frozen shoulder. Post I Therapist should be able to customize the rehabilitation program based on each individual symptoms and clinical stage of the frozen shoulder A) Initial Phase; acute, freezing or painful...
Frozen shoulder is a debilitating condition with a painful and significantly restricted range of motions of the shoulder joint. Clinically known as adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder can lead to disability generally lasting anywhere from 1 – 24 months (Page et al...
The shoulder joint is one of the most mobile joints with an extraordinary range of motion (ROM). Adhesive capsulitis is a benign, self-limiting musculoskeletal condition that has a disabling capability. Adhesive capsulitis, commonly known as frozen shoulder causes pain and restriction...
Shoulder rehabilitation is a complex exercise protocol with the practical application of improved biomechanical and muscle activation guidelines to the repaired anatomic structures in order to achieve the most functional return of the joint. Shoulder rehabilitation demands...
