Our views for this article: Drawing in,” also known as, transverse abdominis (TVA) activation is often the first cue given by a Physiotherapist when guiding an patient through an exercise or movement pattern. “Bracing” is an alternative approach to lumbar stabilization involving an isometric contraction of both deep and superficial trunk musculature. This article provides evidence […]
What we concluded from the study? Bowden et al. (2017) observed the fluid flow within intervertebral discs as an indicator of health in 26 participants betwen 25-55years of age and found the following:⠀✔Participants with any amount of daily vigorous physical activity have better disc health than those without vigorous activity.⠀✔Participants with greater than 30 minutes […]
This is the third in a multi part series. If you missed part 1, click here. For part 2, click here. Let’s rewind, There are two phases of gait: stance and swing. Stance consists of: 1) Heel strike2) Loading response3) Midstance4) Terminal stance, 5) Pre-swing Swing consists of: 1)initial (early) swing2) mid swing3) terminal (late) swing […]
When the tone of suboccipital muscles falls, it has been reported that the tone of knee flexors such as the hamstrings also decreases due to relaxation of the myofascia. This is because the hamstrings and suboccipital muscles are connected by one neural system, which passes through the dura mater, whihc has been called Super ficial […]
The piriformis is an external rotator of the hip that attaches proximally to the anterior surface of the sacrum and inserts onto the superior aspect of the greater trochanter. The near horizontal alignment of the muscle which is primary rotator. Also, the insertion at the top of the greatnction of the piriformis. Certainly, it is […]
One of the major imbalances in treating individuals with lumbo-pelvic-hip pain and dysfunction involves the quadratus lumborum and gluteus medius. The quadratus lumborum is designed to contract to stabilize the ilia to allow proximal stabilization of the gluteus medius in order to control the femur with its distal attachment. QL as having two divisions. The […]
Before read this blog click here to know more on trapezius. Upper Trapezius The highest Maximal Isometric Voluntary Contraction (MVIC) is achieved with elevation of scapula. It also helps the scapula move upward.. During scapular abduction, UT activity progressively increases from 0° to 60° and from 120° to 180° of abduction.(1) Researchers have found that […]
We see neck pain regularly in our routine practice. Most of the time it is associated with shoulder pain/pathology. We have patient complained of pain while looking down/up during ADL (activity of daily living). Those who spend extensive time with gadgets are more prone for neck pain. Let’s understand what exactly happens when neck pain […]
This is the second in a multi part series. If you missed part 1, click here. here it’s quick review of gait cycle…There are two phases of gait: stance phase and swing phase. Stance phase consists of: Heel strike Foot flat (Loading response) MidstanceTerminal stancephase Pre-swing Swing phase: initial (early) swingmid swingterminal (late) swing Today […]
Here is second part of cervical spine .In case you missed previous blog here is link of part 1 Before we begin I just want to reinforce that motor control is one aspect of cervical spine assessment, which includes: Functional assessment Observation of posture and active range of movement Passive range of movement and palpation Neurological […]