Joint Instability vs. Laxity: Understanding the Differences, Causes, and Management
Joint laxity is the potential for excessive passive motion due to loose connective tissues, while joint instability is a symptomatic failure of the jo...
By Alex
Category: Musculoskeletal Health
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Knee Tears: Causes, Mechanisms, and Risk Factors
Knee tears result from sudden, forceful movements like twisting, pivoting, direct impact, or hyperextension that overload knee structures, or from chr...
By Jordan
Shoulder Blades: Understanding Functional Articulations and True Joints
While the shoulder blade itself lacks internal true synovial joints, it forms a vital functional articulation with the rib cage and is a key component...
By Alex
Osteoarthritis: Detrimental Activities, Lifestyle Choices, and Management Strategies
For individuals with osteoarthritis, high-impact activities, excessive weight, poor biomechanics, sedentary lifestyle, pro-inflammatory foods, ignorin...
By Jordan
Joint Malformation: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Joint malformation refers to an abnormal development, structure, or alignment of a joint, leading to compromised function, pain, and reduced mobility,...
By Alex
Frank Joint Instability: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Frank joint instability refers to a symptomatic condition where a joint repeatedly dislocates or subluxates due to structural damage or laxity, leadin...
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Ankle Instability: Understanding, Impacts, and Management
Ankle instability is not inherently a disability, but its chronic nature and severe functional limitations can classify it as a disabling condition, i...
By Jordan
Knee Anatomy: Patella-Tibia Attachment, Extensor Mechanism, and Common Conditions
The patella (kneecap) does not directly attach to the tibia (shin bone) but is connected via the patellar ligament, which inserts onto the tibial tube...
By Jordan
TMJ Disorders: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are multifactorial, stemming from a complex interplay of anatomical issues, muscular dysfunctions, trauma, str...
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