Knee Lumps: Common Causes, Less Common Issues, and When to Seek Medical Attention
Knee lumps are caused by diverse conditions, from benign fluid accumulation and inflammation to structural issues or rare growths, all requiring medic...
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Alex is a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and Strength Coach with a passion for functional fitness. He specializes in creating effective, science-backed workout programs for all experience levels.
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Creatine: Understanding Effects of Discontinuation and Retaining Muscle Gains
While discontinuing creatine may reduce muscle fullness and slightly impact high-intensity performance due to water loss, it will not cause you to los...
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Kleiger Test: Purpose, Procedure, Interpretation, and Clinical Significance
The Kleiger test is a clinical assessment primarily used to evaluate the integrity of ankle syndesmotic ligaments to detect high ankle sprains, and ca...
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Hypermobility: Signs, Assessment, and Management
Hypermobility is identified by assessing the range of motion in multiple joints, typically using the Beighton Score, and observing associated physical...
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Pull-Up Bar: Height Increase Myth, Spinal Decompression, and Fitness Benefits
Hanging from a pull-up bar temporarily decompresses the spine and improves posture but does not permanently increase adult height, as human stature is...
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Medial Malleolus: Articulation, Function, and Clinical Importance
The medial malleolus primarily articulates with the medial aspect of the trochlea of the talus bone, forming a crucial part of the talocrural (ankle) ...
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Wrist Weights: Recommended Heaviness, Usage, and Risks
For most dynamic activities, wrist weights should be very light (0.5-2 lbs) to prevent joint strain, with slightly heavier weights (1-5 lbs) only for ...
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Prusa mk2s: Understanding, Measurement, and Optimization of this Biomechanical Metric
The 'size' of the conceptual Prusa mk2s is a dimensionless score, typically ranging from 0 to 100, reflecting an individual's neuromuscular efficiency...
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Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) in the Leg: Uses, Procedure, Benefits, and Risks
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) in the leg is a minimally invasive procedure using heat from radiofrequency energy to disable nerves for pain management...
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