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 […]
To generate power, you need mobility. To have mobility, you need stability. Proximal stability feeds distal mobility. Instability signals the brain and nervous system to put the brakes on power output because it feels threatened. A lack of stability is a threat to your nervous system. When dysfunctional movement patterns exist, the brain will simply […]
The typical walking gait cycle. There are two phases: stance phase and swing phase. It comprises approximately 62 percent of the gait cycle. Heel strike : When the foot first touches the floor. Loading response: Weight bearing on the loaded extremity from heel strike and continues until the toe off. Midstance: The first half of […]
Certainly, in the literature, there is mounting evidence of an association between chronic mechanical neck pain and altered neuromuscular control” (O’Leary, Falla & Jull., 2011, p.452). There was a lot of research regarding deficits in the deep cervical neck flexor muscles(DCNF) – longus colli and longus capitus. Further research has investigated in the presence of motor […]