Browsing all articles filed under the "Musculoskeletal Health" category.
Flexion contracture describes a fixed inability to fully extend a joint due to tissue shortening, whereas extension lag refers to the inability to act...
By Hart
Joint fusion is primarily known as ankylosis when it occurs pathologically, and arthrodesis when it is performed as a surgical procedure to stabilize ...
By Hart
A joint is an anatomical structure where two or more bones connect for movement and stability, whereas cartilage is a specialized tissue often found w...
By Jordan
The neck primarily utilizes hyaline, fibrocartilage, and elastic cartilage, each uniquely adapted for functions like smooth movement, shock absorption...
By Jordan
Calf muscle length is measured by assessing ankle dorsiflexion range of motion with a goniometer, differentiating between gastrocnemius (knee extended...
By Alex
Ball-and-socket joints allow for multi-axial movement with extensive range of motion, whereas hinge joints primarily permit movement in a single plane...
By Alex
Occasional, gentle neck cracking is generally harmless, but forceful or habitual manipulation carries potential, rare risks like ligament laxity or, e...
By Jordan
Walking on toes primarily engages the gastrocnemius and soleus for propulsion and sustained elevation, supported by the tibialis posterior for arch st...
By Jordan
Elbow flexion typically occurs within a normal range of motion from 0 degrees (full extension) to approximately 140-150 degrees, though individual var...
By Alex
