Joint Compression: Mechanisms, Benefits, Risks, and Safe Practices
Joint compression occurs when forces such as muscle contraction, gravity, or external loads push opposing joint surfaces together, which is crucial fo...
By Jordan
Category: Orthopedics & Joint Health
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Joint Hyperextension: Definition, Causes, and Prevention
Excessive movement of a joint in one direction straightening is known as hyperextension, which occurs when a joint extends beyond its normal anatomica...
By Hart
Kneecap (Patella): Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Common Conditions
The patella (kneecap) is continuously and indispensably used as an integral component of the knee's extensor mechanism, essential for efficient moveme...
By Alex
Knee Pain: Understanding Causes Years After Surgery, Compensatory Issues, and New Conditions
Knee pain years after surgery often stems from a complex interplay of the original injury's long-term effects, adaptive biomechanical changes, the nat...
By Hart
