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TOTAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENT : ACTIVE OE PASSIVE ROM!!!
The number of Total shoulder replacement surgery is being increased every year . Over the years, the surgical technique for a total shoulder replacement has improved. I’m not sure our rehabilitation approach has also improved. Rehabilitation program should adjust according to patient`s goal. Rehabilitation Following Total Shoulder Replacement A conservative approach was appropriate for many […]
STABILITY OF SHOULDER JOINT
Anterior instability of the shoulder in abduction and external rotation (ABER) of the arm is characterized by lesions of the anterior capsule. Thus, the anterior structures of the shoulder joint are characterized as limiting external rotation as well as preventing anterior dislocation. The glenohumeral joint does not have a deep socket. So ligaments are always […]
A short note: The Psychology and mindset of injury
There is a significant role of psychology, social pressure, and mindset during the rehabilitation programs. if you fail to understand and do not monitor these elements, the rehabilitation is not effective. An injury comes with a set of emotions, anger, sadness, fear, irritability, changes in appetite, or behavior of an athlete`s performance. All of these […]
How to check End feel during examination?
It has always been a query regarding the end feel for a particular joint and its movement. In order to solve this query here is a bit of overview on it. Hope it clarifies the doubts and solves the issue with better ease for judging the particular type of end feel. Defining the End Feel […]
Muscles which control & Move Hip
Synergy groups of muscles Other muscles also! According to Benn, et al (2018) highlights that hip extension is not all about GMax and Biceps femoris. Addmagnus might play an important role in stabilisation and counter forces at the hip. The upper portion of muscles is involved in hip extension and adduction and some amount of […]
Postero lateral corner injury of the knee (PLC)
The posterolateral corner of the knee (PLC) is a very complex region both anatomically and functionally. In fact, the PLC of the knee plays a vital role in both static and dynamic stability to prevent excessive hyperextension, tibial external rotation, and varus angulation There is 16% of knee ligament injuries to the PLC of the […]
Note: Deltoid & RC
Depending on particular task certain muscles required for stabilization and others as mobilizers for shoulder girdle balance For movement optimization as well as joint centralization , a perfect balance of mobilizer and stabilizer required.Upper cross syndrome is good example of muscles imbalance. In Upper cross syndrome, shoulder are protracted and a head-forward carriage which lead […]
Do not concentrate on single muscles
There are a lot of muscle impairments associated with arthritis, proper knowledge of these impairments should allow us to develop more appropriate rehabilitation and fitness programs for individuals with knee arthritis. Strength of quadriceps muscles In many works of literature, quadriceps strength impairment is well documented. The quadriceps strength deficits ranging from 11-56% when compared […]
Faulty movement cause sciatica : Part 2
Before following the treatment part for sciatica based on a faulty movement pattern, read our previous blog here. Treatment: Start with a knee to chest exercise because when the hip is relatively stiff, excessive load is generated in the lumbar spine. lack of movement occurs at the hip during the stance phase. without opening the […]