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Ankle Eversion
Ankle Eversion Ankle eversion is the movement of the foot outward, away from the midline of the body. It primarily involves the activation of the peroneal muscles located on the…
Central Nervous System
Central Nervous System (CNS)
Introduction The central nervous system (CNS) is a division of the nervous system that analyses and integrates different intrapersonal and extrapersonal information and produces a coordinated reaction to these stimuli.…
ankle-eversion-and-inversion
Ankle Inversion
Ankle Inversion Ankle inversion refers to the movement where the sole of the foot turns inward, typically towards the midline of the body. It involves the contraction of muscles like…
Knee Flexion and Extension
Knee Extension
Knee Extension Knee Extension refers to the movement of straightening the knee joint, typically performed by the quadriceps muscles at the front of the thigh. It is a vital motion…
Ankle and foot exercises
Ankle Dorsi Flexion
Ankle Dorsi Flexion Ankle dorsiflexion is the movement of pulling the toes upward toward the shin, decreasing the angle between the foot and the lower leg. It is essential for…
Knee Flexion and Extension
Knee Flexion
Knee Flexion Knee Flexion refers to the bending movement of the knee joint, where the angle between the thigh and the lower leg decreases. It involves muscles like the hamstrings,…
Hip external and internal rotation
Hip External Rotation
Hip External Rotation Hip external rotation refers to the movement of the thigh or leg rotating outward, away from the body's midline. This motion is essential for activities like walking,…
Hip active movements
Hip Adduction
Hip Adduction Hip Adduction is the movement of bringing the leg toward the midline of the body. It involves muscles like the adductor longus, brevis, and magnus, as well as…
Hip external and internal rotation
Hip Internal Rotation
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…
Hip active movements
Hip Abduction
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…