Loose Body in Joint: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A loose body in a joint is a detached fragment of cartilage, bone, or other tissue floating freely within the synovial fluid, causing mechanical sympt...
By Jordan
Category: Joint Health
Browsing all articles filed under the "Joint Health" category.
Hip Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions
The joint between the upper thigh (femur) and the pelvis is known as the hip joint, a crucial ball-and-socket synovial joint enabling a wide range of ...
By Hart
Thumb Joint Problems: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
The thumb joint is highly susceptible to conditions such as osteoarthritis, tendinitis, and ligament injuries due to its complex anatomy, extensive ra...
By Alex
Treadmill Incline: Optimizing for Knee Health, Biomechanics, and Injury Prevention
The optimal treadmill incline for knee health is individualized, with low to moderate inclines (1-4%) generally considered beneficial for reducing imp...
By Jordan
Compression for Joints: Support, Stability, Swelling Reduction, and Pain Relief
Compression helps joints by providing mechanical support and stability, enhancing proprioception, reducing swelling and edema, and modulating pain sig...
By Alex
Rotational Instability: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Rotational instability is the excessive or uncontrolled twisting movement of a joint, often due to compromised ligamentous or muscular support, leadin...
By Hart
Exercise and Arthritis: Prevention, Management, and Joint Health Benefits
Exercise significantly prevents osteoarthritis by strengthening muscles, maintaining cartilage, and aiding weight management, while also being crucial...
By Alex
Bad Knees: Gym Machines to Avoid, Safer Alternatives, and Exercise Principles
When dealing with knee pain, it's crucial to avoid machines like leg extensions, hack squats, and treadmills (for running) that place undue stress, op...
By Alex
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL): Anatomy, Function, and Characteristics of a Healthy Knee
A normal Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) is a structurally intact, appropriately tensioned ligament on the inner side of the knee that provides stabi...
By Jordan
