Browsing all articles filed under the "Musculoskeletal Health" category.
The action that moves the scapula superiorly, or towards the head, is known as scapular elevation, an upward translation of the entire shoulder blade ...
By Hart
A synovial bursa is a fluid-filled sac lined by a synovial membrane that reduces friction and provides cushioning between tissues, facilitating smooth...
By Hart
Ankle folding, or instability, during walking is typically caused by previous sprains, muscle weakness, impaired proprioception, and biomechanical iss...
By Hart
The biceps brachii muscle is bi-articular, crossing two distinct joints—the shoulder and the elbow—which allows it to contribute to movements at b...
By Alex
The Thomas Test is a clinical orthopedic assessment used to evaluate the flexibility and identify tightness or contractures within the primary hip fle...
By Hart
Knees rotating inward, or knee valgus, stems from muscular imbalances, joint mobility issues, and motor control deficits throughout the kinetic chain,...
By Jordan
Finger pain and swelling when bending can result from inflammation, injury, or degenerative conditions such as tenosynovitis, osteoarthritis, rheumato...
By Alex
The trapezius, or "traps," is a large, triangular muscle spanning the upper back and neck, crucial for scapular and head movement, posture, ...
By Alex
No single joint is universally the most flexible; rather, flexibility is a complex interplay of anatomical structure, individual genetics, and trainin...
By Jordan
