CPT Hip: Understanding the Term, Anatomy, Conditions, and Fitness Professional's Role
The term "CPT hip" refers to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes, standardized medical codes used for billing and describing health...
By Hart
Category: Joint Health
Browsing all articles filed under the "Joint Health" category.
Snapping Hip Syndrome: Types, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
A hip click, or snapping hip syndrome, is a common sensation characterized by an audible clicking, popping, or snapping around the hip joint during mo...
By Hart
Pseudogout in the Knee: Understanding, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Pseudogout, also known as Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition (CPPD) disease, is a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by the accumulation of calcium p...
By Alex
McMurray's Test: Understanding a Positive Result and Meniscal Tears
A positive McMurray's test strongly suggests a meniscal tear in the knee joint, with the specific maneuver indicating whether the medial or lateral me...
By Jordan
Shoulder Mobility: Understanding, Assessment, and Improvement Strategies
Improving shoulder mobility requires a comprehensive approach involving dynamic warm-ups, targeted stretching, myofascial release, and strengthening e...
By Jordan
Total Knee Replacement: Bones Involved, Resection Process, and Implants
In a total knee replacement, the articulating surfaces of the femur, tibia, and often the patella are precisely resected to prepare them for prostheti...
By Alex
Pseudo Laxity: Understanding False Joint Instability, Causes, and Management
Pseudo laxity refers to a deceptive increase in perceived joint range of motion or instability, where the apparent "looseness" is not due to...
By Jordan
Cartilage Health: Essential Vitamins, Nutrients, and Lifestyle Factors
Maintaining and repairing cartilage health requires a synergistic combination of vitamins (C, D, K) and other key nutrients like glucosamine, chondroi...
By Jordan
Crepitus Jaw: Understanding the Sounds, Causes, and Treatments
A crepitus jaw refers to a grating, crunching, or crackling sound or sensation within the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) during jaw movement, often sig...
By Alex
