Joint Tap: Understanding the Technique, Benefits, and Applications
A joint tap refers to a rapid, light, and repetitive tactile stimulus applied to or around a joint in fitness and rehabilitation, primarily aimed at e...
By Jordan
Category: Physical Therapy
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Voodoo Flossing Fingers: Technique, Benefits, and Precautions
Voodoo flossing fingers is a technique using a specialized elastic band wrapped tightly around a finger joint or muscle to apply compression, followed...
By Jordan
Wrist Extension: Understanding Its Importance, Causes of Limitation, and Effective Strategies to Increase It
Increasing wrist extension involves targeted stretching of forearm flexors, strengthening wrist extensors, and incorporating mobility drills to enhanc...
By Jordan
Joint Mobilization: Anatomical, Biomechanical, and Clinical Factors
The effectiveness of joint mobilization is influenced by a complex interplay of an individual's anatomical and physiological characteristics, the spec...
By Hart
Goniometer: How to Measure Knee Extension for Accurate Assessment
Using a goniometer for knee extension involves precise alignment of its fulcrum and arms with specific anatomical landmarks, typically with the patien...
By Hart
Tape Stretching: Understanding the Concept, Science, Benefits, and Risks
Tape stretching is a method using adhesive tape to apply continuous, low-load tension to soft tissues, promoting gradual elongation and increased rang...
By Alex
Passive Knee Extension: Understanding, Methods, and Safety Tips
Passive knee extension involves using external force like gravity or a strap to gently straighten the knee joint without active muscle contraction, ai...
By Hart
Heel Slide Exercise: Benefits, Step-by-Step Guide, and Common Mistakes
The heel slide is a low-impact exercise performed by lying on your back and gently sliding your heel along a surface towards your buttocks to restore ...
By Alex
Range of Motion: Active, Passive, and Active-Assistive Types Explained
The three primary types of Range of Motion (ROM) are Active (AROM), Passive (PROM), and Active-Assistive (AAROM), each serving distinct purposes in as...
By Hart
