What is Shoulder Internal Rotation? Shoulder internal rotation is an activity of the shoulder joint that leads the arm to spin inward and toward the body's center. This movement rotates…
What is Shoulder Adduction? Shoulder adduction is a fundamental movement of the shoulder joint where the arm moves toward the body's midline. This motion is essential for various daily activities…
What is Shoulder Extension? Shoulder extension refers to the movement of the arm behind the body through the shoulder joint. When two components are united by a joint, an extension…
What is shoulder flexion? Shoulder flexion refers to the movement of raising the arm forward and upward, involving the motion of the arm towards the front of the body. This…
Introduction The movements of the shoulder joint, known as adduction and abduction, permit the arm to move either inward or outward toward the body. For a variety of everyday tasks…
Knee Flexion and Extension: What Is It? Knee flexion and extension are fundamental movements that play a crucial role in our daily activities, from walking and running to sitting and…
Definition Deep Tendon Reflexes (DTRs) are involuntary, automatic responses to a stimulus applied to a tendon, typically involving the muscle it is connected to. These reflexes are essential for assessing…
Introduction: A critical procedure that is necessary for the knee's ultimate extension is the locking and unlocking mechanism of the joint, often known as the "Screw home mechanism (SHM)". An…
The level of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) in the blood can vary depending on various factors such as age, sex, and underlying health conditions. Generally, a mildly elevated ALP level may…
Isometric exercise, often referred to as static strength training, is a form of physical activity where muscles are contracted without changing their length. Unlike traditional resistance training exercises that involve…