Arm Popping During Push-Ups: Causes, Concerns, and Prevention
A popping sound in your arm during push-ups is usually harmless, resulting from gas release in joint fluid or tendons moving over bone, but warrants m...
By Alex
Category: Joint Health
Browsing all articles filed under the "Joint Health" category.
Ankle Range of Motion: Measurement Methods, Importance, and Interpretation
Ankle range of motion is precisely measured using goniometers, inclinometers, or the functional wall dorsiflexion test, assessing key movements like d...
By Jordan
Baker's Cyst: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
A Baker's cyst, also known as a popliteal cyst, is a fluid-filled sac that causes a bulge and a feeling of tightness behind the knee, often resulting ...
By Jordan
Arthritis: Understanding Its Physical, Functional, and Daily Life Limitations
Arthritis imposes significant physical, functional, and psychological limitations, affecting mobility, independence, and overall quality of life by ca...
By Alex
Knee Fissure: Understanding Cartilage Cracks, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
A fissure in the knee is a crack or split primarily affecting the articular cartilage or menisci, ranging from minor surface irregularities to deeper ...
By Hart
Knee Swelling: Understanding Causes, Conditions, and Prevention from Kneeling
Prolonged or repetitive kneeling, especially on hard surfaces, can cause knee swelling by irritating and inflaming the knee joint's structures and sur...
By Alex
Hindfoot Arthritis: Understanding Anatomy, Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Hindfoot arthritis is the inflammation and degeneration of one or more joints in the posterior foot, primarily affecting the talus, calcaneus, and nav...
By Jordan
Knee Health: Strategies to Improve Synovial Fluid and Cartilage
Improving knee gel, which refers to enhancing synovial fluid and articular cartilage, is achieved through targeted exercise, optimal nutrition, proper...
By Hart
Thumb Popping: Understanding Joint Sounds, Safety, and When to Seek Help
Popping your thumb is typically a natural occurrence due to cavitation, where gas bubbles in the joint fluid collapse, and should not be intentionally...
By Alex
