Shoulder Blade Muscles: Effective Stretches, Causes of Tightness, and Relief
To effectively stretch the muscles next to your shoulder blade, primarily the rhomboids and levator scapulae, focus on movements that protract and ele...
By Hart
Category: Musculoskeletal Health
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Voluntary Thumb Dislocation: Understanding Hypermobility, Risks, and When to Seek Advice
The ability to voluntarily dislocate your thumb is primarily due to inherent joint hypermobility, caused by unusually lax ligaments and joint capsules...
By Hart
Gluteus Maximus: Testing Strength, Activation, and Function
Assessing the gluteus maximus involves a combination of manual muscle testing, functional strength tests, and observation of muscle activation and com...
By Alex
Joint Function: Mobility, Stability, and Overall Health
Joints are critical anatomical structures connecting bones, enabling movement, providing stability, absorbing forces, and contributing to propriocepti...
By Alex
Joint Mobility: Anatomical, Physiological, and External Factors
Joint mobility is primarily limited by bone structure, the elasticity of surrounding soft tissues like ligaments and muscles, and various physiologica...
By Alex
Triradiate Cartilage: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Importance
The triradiate cartilage is a crucial cartilaginous growth plate located at the center of the hip socket where the ilium, ischium, and pubis converge ...
By Jordan
Overhead Arm Movement: Muscles, Mechanics, and Importance
Raising arms overhead primarily involves the deltoid and supraspinatus at the shoulder, coordinated with the upper and lower trapezius and serratus an...
By Hart
Arthritis: Understanding Comprehensive Assessment Methods
Arthritis severity and progression are assessed through a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach combining clinical evaluation, imaging, laboratory tes...
By Jordan
Knock Knees: Understanding Their Impact on Hip Health, Symptoms, and Management
Knock knees (genu valgum) significantly alter lower limb biomechanics, leading to increased hip internal rotation and adduction, which can cause muscl...
By Jordan
