Rotator Cuff Muscles And Shoulder Pain – Why Does It Happen?
Rotator cuff issues are a common cause of shoulder pain. They can result from overuse, acute trauma, muscle imbalance, and other reasons.
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Exploring The Ankle Joint
The ankle joint is a complicated structure of multiple bones, muscles, and ligaments that allow for the necessary mobility and stability of movement.
Read moreThe Deep Six Lateral Rotators And Movement
The deep six lateral rotators are involved with a surprising variety of types of hip movement. Despite their name, they do much more than laterally rotate!
Read moreExploring The Sacroiliac Joint
The sacroiliac joints are small but unique joints in our body, which connect the sacrum to the ilium. They are critical for both stability and movement.
Read moreWhat Really Happens When We Stretch Our Muscles?
The physiology of stretching our muscles is still uncertain. But research suggests stretching can benefit range of motion as well as other body systems.
Read moreValgus And Varus Knee Patterns And Knee Pain
Valgus and varus knee positions describe the way the tibia meets the femur at the knee joint. They refer to a pattern where the knee is positioned either medial or lateral of the ideal. In this position, the knee is more vulnerable to some types of strain on tissues surrounding it, which may cause pain as well as reduced function.
Read moreExploring The Adductor Muscles
The five adductor muscles form a fan of tissue on the medial thigh. They function to stabilize our pelvis when we’re standing our walking.
Read moreExploring The Knee Joint
Explore the bones, joints, and ligaments that make up the knee joint. Learn how the knee moves and functions.
Read moreExploring The Elbow Joint And Forearm
David walks us through the structures that make up the elbow joint and create the kinetic chain from the shoulder to the wrist.
Read moreExploring The Erector Spinae Muscles
David takes us through an exploration of the erector spinae muscles. Find out where they attach and what actions they do.
Read moreExploring The Spine
David describes the bones, joints, and muscles that move the spine. He explains the sections of the spine and how they contribute to our movement.
Read moreHand And Wrist Anatomy
David describes the bones, joints, and muscles that make up the hand and wrist. Learn the anatomy and movements of this area of the body.
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