Capsular Pattern: Understanding Joint Restriction, Causes, and Management
A capsular pattern is a specific, predictable pattern of restricted joint movement indicating an issue with the entire joint capsule, often due to inf...
By Hart
Category: Musculoskeletal Health
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Hand Pain: Understanding Diseases, Symptoms, and When to Seek Medical Attention
Hand pain can be an early indicator of a wide range of conditions, including various forms of arthritis, nerve compression syndromes, tendon and ligam...
By Hart
Ligament Injuries: Understanding Healing, Repair, and Recovery
While ligaments can heal and repair after injury, they generally form scar tissue rather than truly regenerating to their original structural and func...
By Jordan
Joint Cracking: Understanding the Pop, Gases, and Health Implications
The popping sound in joints is caused by the formation and collapse of bubbles from gases (primarily nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide) naturally d...
By Alex
Hip Lateral Rotation: Muscles, Biomechanics, and Exercises
Laterally rotating your hips involves turning the thigh bone outward in the hip socket, primarily driven by the "deep six" hip rotator muscl...
By Alex
Semimembranosus Muscle: Actions, Anatomy, and Functional Significance
The semimembranosus is a key hamstring muscle primarily responsible for hip extension, knee flexion, and internal (medial) rotation of the tibia, espe...
By Jordan
Cervical Spine: 5 Key Special Tests for Diagnosis and Safety
The five commonly utilized special tests for the cervical system are Spurling's Test, the Cervical Distraction Test, the Vertebral Artery Test, the Up...
By Alex
AC Joint Injuries: Understanding Referred Chest Pain, Symptoms, and Treatment
Yes, an AC joint injury or dysfunction can cause pain perceived in the upper chest, though it is crucial to differentiate this referred pain from more...
By Hart
Joint Range Limitation: Causes, Contributing Factors, and Conditions
Joint range limitation stems from a complex interplay of anatomical, physiological, neurological, pathological, and external factors that impede a joi...
By Alex
