Introduction The five hand bones that lie between the phalanges and the carpus are called the metacarpus. The metacarpal bones are short, but because they share structural traits with long bones, they are categorized as long bones. Each metacarpal bone has a large proximal base, a distal head, and a shaft. The proximal ends (bases)…
Introduction Thoracic mobility exercises improve movement and flexibility in the mid and upper back, known as the thoracic spine. This region plays an important role in maintaining good posture and allowing comfortable rotation, bending, reaching, and overhead movements. When the thoracic spine stiffens, other areas, such as the neck, shoulders, and lower back, may compensate…
Introduction: People with pain, injuries, or mobility issues may benefit from ankle strengthening activities. The majority of these workouts may be performed at home. The ankle is a weight-bearing joint consisting of many ligaments, tendons, and bones. When combined, these structures support the body’s weight while allowing movement. The advantages of ankle strengthening exercises are…
Introduction Scapular stabilization exercises are designed to strengthen and improve the control of the muscles that support the shoulder blade. The scapula plays an important role in maintaining proper shoulder movement, posture, and upper-body function. Weakness or poor coordination of the scapular muscles can contribute to shoulder pain, stiffness, impingement, and reduced movement efficiency. These…
Introduction: One of the most frequent injuries that athletes and physically active people may have is an ankle sprain. It happens when the foot and ankle joint is twisted, rotated, or pushed beyond its usual range of motion, tearing or stretching the ligaments surrounding the ankle joint. Ankle sprains are more frequently caused by poor…
Introduction: A torn labrum, a frequent injury following repeated dislocations, can be repaired with Bankart Repair Surgery, a minimally invasive orthopedic surgery, to alleviate shoulder instability. The procedure focuses on a Bankart lesion, which occurs when the labrum, a ring of cartilage that surrounds the shoulder socket, tears away from the bone. This injury can…
Introduction Sacroiliac joint(SI) dysfunction can cause pain in the lower back, buttocks, pelvis, or sometimes the hip and thigh. The sacroiliac joints connect the spine to the pelvis and help transfer loads between the upper and lower body. When the joint or surrounding muscles become irritated, or movement becomes altered, everyday activities such as walking,…
Introduction: Throughout the day, you bend your knees a lot. Daily tasks like sitting in a chair and ascending stairs require this movement. Exercises like lunges and squats also require you to bend your knees. Your knees may suffer from the normal wear and tear of daily life. In addition, the area contains bones, muscles,…
Physical therapy for shoulder pain can help reduce pain, improve mobility, restore strength, and support better shoulder function. A physiotherapist may use targeted exercises, stretching, manual therapy, posture correction, and activity guidance based on the underlying cause of the pain. What is shoulder pain? Shoulder pain refers to any discomfort you have around your shoulder…
Introduction Scoliosis in adults is a condition in which the spine develops an abnormal sideways curve, often accompanied by rotation of the vertebrae. It may develop in adulthood because of age-related changes in the spine, or it may be a continuation of scoliosis that began earlier in life. Some adults experience no symptoms, while others…
