Joint Health: Protection Strategies, Exercise, Nutrition, and Lifestyle
Protecting your joints requires a multifaceted approach including maintaining a healthy weight, appropriate exercise, proper movement mechanics, nutri...
By Jordan
Category: Musculoskeletal Health
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Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ): Coverings, Internal Disc, and Ligamentous Support
The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is primarily covered by an articular capsule, an internal articular disc, and reinforced by various ligaments, with ...
By Hart
The Carpal Trapezium: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
The carpal trapezium is one of the eight carpal bones of the wrist, located in the distal row, playing a crucial role in thumb mobility and function t...
By Hart
The Shoulder Joint: Understanding its Ball-and-Socket Structure, Mobility, and Stability
The shoulder joint, or glenohumeral joint, is a ball-and-socket synovial joint characterized by extensive multi-axial mobility, achieved through the a...
By Hart
Standing Desks: Physical Therapist Recommendations, Ergonomics, and Optimal Use
Physical therapists generally recommend standing desks, not as a standalone solution, but as part of a dynamic work environment emphasizing movement, ...
By Hart
Sit-Ups: Hip Discomfort, Lumbar Stress, and Safer Core Alternatives
While sit-ups are not inherently bad for everyone, they can contribute to hip discomfort, muscle imbalances, and lumbar spine issues, especially with ...
By Hart
Flexible Hips: Enhancing Movement, Preventing Injury, and Alleviating Pain
Flexible hips are essential for efficient movement, enhanced athletic performance, injury prevention, pain relief, and improved quality of life by opt...
By Alex
Ligaments: Structure, Function, Types, and Common Injuries
Ligaments are dense, fibrous connective tissues that connect bones to other bones, primarily functioning to stabilize joints, guide movement, and prev...
By Jordan
Hamstrings: Anatomy, Attachments, Function, and Clinical Relevance at the Knee
The hamstring muscles, comprising the semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris, attach to the knee primarily by inserting onto specific poi...
By Jordan
