Most people spend a huge proportion of their time in a position of hip flexion (sitting down). An inactive lifestyle is a sure-fire way to create glute dysfunction. Extended periods of time in this posture over the long term will lead to negative adaptations in the hip flexor muscles. Shortened hip flexors don’t allow for […]
Human body is designed in such an intricate manner that upper limbs are for manipulative activities and lower limbs are for mobility. When each of the body segments is aligned properly it gives a pleasant appearance as well as a disorder free body. While poor posture and muscular imbalance often results into pain and loss […]
Working with the patients in the clinic and assessing their structural affection has always been a mind scratching job. Multiple tests are performed but there remains a doubt that which structure/ tissue is involved – contractile or non- contractile/ inert tissue. Contractile tissue refers to Muscle, Tendon, Musculo – Tendinous junction, Teno – Periosteal junction, […]
Upper limb is designed in such a way that there is ample amount of mobility which is required for manipulative activities that are a part of daily functional activities. In recent days there is increased interest on the role of scapula, its related pathologies and how entire upper extremity function is dependent on the controlled […]
How many of your patients with neck pain suffer from headaches as well, or vice-versa? Cervicogenic headachesare characterized by unilateral headache radiating from the posterior to anterior head, unilateral upper cervical pain and facet “locking,” which is often aggravated by sustained neck positions. For cervicogenic headache patients, modalities such as TENS, cryotherapy, or low-level laser therapy can be […]
Shoulder is a complex joint. For shoulder flexion to get the arm overhead – 12 ribs and their vertebral attachments and 10 with sternal attachments, scapular motion through 3 dimensions (frontal plane, saggital plane, and transverse plane rotations), humeral rotation and alignment within the glenoid fossa, AC and SC joint motions or limitations, vertebral motion […]
The arch is important structure in foot. Good arch provide support and prevent overuse injuries. When we talked about overpronated foot it is more chances of repetitive strain injury to the medial side structure of foot. The human foot plays major role in allowing us to walk properly on surfaces and keep upright. While maintaining […]
Static posture define as how individuals physically present themselves in stance. It is reflected in the alignment of the body. Posture can be thought of as static or dynamic. Static posture means how individuals physically present themselves in stance which could be considered the base from which an individual moves. It provides the foundation or […]
We hear it all the time…”Keep your shoulders back! Stand straight! Posture has become an ever present issue within healthcare circles but why exactly is posture so important? As renowned Doctor of Science Vladimir Janda explains, “Human movement and function requires a balance of muscle length and strength between opposing muscles surrounding a joint.” Poor […]
Lower Back Pain When You Bend Forward? Here’s how you should manage. Lumbar pain during flexion movement is one of the commonest symptoms that we all face in our routine practice. There are a number of clinical reasoning processes, which need to be considered. Much of the literature focuses on the changes in intra-discal pressure […]