Hip Internal Rotation Hip internal rotation is the movement of the thigh inward, toward the center of the body. This motion is essential for activities like walking, running, and changing direction. Strong and flexible hip internal rotators help maintain balance, improve athletic performance, and prevent injuries. What are the Internal and External Rotations of the…
Hip abduction is a movement that involves lifting the leg away from the body’s midline, strengthening the outer hips, glutes, and thighs. It improves hip stability, balance, and overall lower body strength. Common exercises include side-lying leg raises, standing hip abductions, and resistance band exercises. What are Adduction and Abduction of the Hip? Hip abduction…
Hip Extension is the movement of the thigh or leg backward, away from the front of the body. It plays a key role in walking, running, and maintaining posture. The primary muscles involved are the gluteus maximus, hamstrings, and adductor magnus. Strengthening hip extension improves lower body strength, stability, and mobility. Hip Flexion and Extension:…
Introduction Ulnar deviation is the movement of the hand toward the little finger (ulnar) side, facilitated by the flexor carpi ulnaris and extensor carpi ulnaris. These motions are essential for grip, wrist flexibility, and functional hand movements. Radial and ulnar deviation are wrist movements occurring in the frontal plane. Radial deviation is the movement of…
Hip Flexion and Extension: What Is It? Hip flexion and extension are basic hip joint motions that are necessary for a variety of tasks, including sitting, jogging, jumping, and walking. It is necessary to understand hip flexion and extension for the purpose of evaluating and improving functional mobility, athletic performance, and rehabilitation. Hip flexion is…
What is an Ulnar and Radial Deviation of the Wrist? Radial and ulnar deviations are functionally significant wrist movement, they are essential for maintaining the wrist joint‘s overall stability and balance. By equitably distributing pressures across the wrist joint during weight-bearing exercises, these movements help reduce the likelihood of injury or excessive strain on specific…
Introduction Obesity is a medical condition characterized by excessive body fat accumulation that poses health risks. It is typically measured using the Body Mass Index (BMI), with a BMI of 30 or higher classified as obese. This medical condition raises the risk of several other illnesses and health issues. Heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, liver…
How Long Does It Take to Lower Cholesterol? Statins and other cholesterol-lowering drugs can lower cholesterol to moderate levels in as little as six weeks. However, dietary and lifestyle changes may take several months to reduce cholesterol. Statins and other cholesterol-lowering drugs may be prescribed by doctors to patients who have cardiovascular disease or are…
Introduction Omega-3 fatty acids are a group of essential fatty acids that play crucial roles in human health. They are referred to as “essential” because we must get them from our food because our bodies are unable to manufacture them on their own. Fatty acids: what are they? Saturated fat and unsaturated fat are the…
What is a Wrist Extension? Wrist extension is a fundamental movement of the wrist joint where the hand moves upward, away from the palm, aligning the back of the hand with the forearm. This motion is primarily facilitated by the extensor muscles located in the forearm, including the extensor carpi radialis longus, extensor carpi radialis…
