Wrist Mobility: Understanding Normal Ranges, Influencing Factors, and Improvement
A healthy wrist typically achieves 80-90 degrees of flexion, 70-80 degrees of extension, 20 degrees of radial deviation, and 30-45 degrees of ulnar de...
By Jordan
Category: Joint Health
Browsing all articles filed under the "Joint Health" category.
Synovial Fluid: Composition, Functions, Production, and Clinical Significance
Synovial fluid is a complex, viscous, non-Newtonian fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints, primarily composed of an ultrafiltrate of blood pl...
By Alex
Knee Cartilage Damage: Causes, Types, and Risk Factors
Knee cartilage damage primarily results from acute traumatic injuries, chronic repetitive stress, and degenerative processes, often exacerbated by bio...
By Jordan
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL): Anatomy, Function, Injuries, and Recovery
The primary ligament located on the inner (medial) side of your knee is the Medial Collateral Ligament, commonly known as the MCL, which stabilizes th...
By Alex
Joint Health: Essential Vitamins, Nutrients, and Lifestyle Factors
Optimal joint health requires a synergistic interplay of various vitamins, minerals, and essential compounds, rather than a single 'best' vitamin, alo...
By Alex
Joint Popping: Understanding Heel and Ankle Sounds, Safety, and Healthy Practices
Heel and ankle popping sounds are usually harmless cavitation of gas bubbles in synovial fluid, and while benign when pain-free, promoting healthy joi...
By Jordan
Ball-and-Socket Joint Pain: Causes, Risk Factors, and Management
Pain in ball-and-socket joints, such as the hip and shoulder, often stems from a combination of anatomical factors, overuse, acute injury, or degenera...
By Alex
Knee Range of Motion: Understanding, Influencing Factors, and Improvement
Knee Range of Motion (ROM) refers to the full extent of movement, measured in degrees, that the knee joint can achieve, encompassing its primary actio...
By Hart
Dancing: Knee Health, Common Injuries, and Prevention
While dancing can stress the knees due to dynamic movements, it is not inherently damaging, and injury risks can be significantly reduced with proper ...
By Hart
