Breathing Exercises: What Is It? The autonomic nervous system regulates breathing, which is also governed by motivation. Breathing exercises are one kind of exercise that may improve the overall efficiency…
Cervical Extension Cervical extension is a neck movement where you gently tilt your head backward, increasing the angle between your chin and chest. It's commonly used to improve neck mobility…
Introduction The ischiofemoral ligament is one of the three main ligaments that stabilize the hip joint. It originates from the ischium (part of the pelvis) and attaches to the femur.…
What is a Pulmonary Function Test? The performance of your lungs is assessed by pulmonary function tests. They control how much air enters and exits your lungs, how much air…
Introduction The dorsal radioulnar ligament is one of the key stabilizing structures of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ), located at the wrist. It connects the distal ends of the radius…
Introduction Do you have knee pain when you bend? You're not by yourself if so. This kind of pain, which can be minor or severe, affects a lot of people.…
Shoulder Dystocia: What is it? When one or both of your baby's shoulders become trapped inside your pelvis during childbirth, it's known as shoulder dystocia. The Greek words "dys," which…
What is a Radial Collateral Ligament (RCL) Injury? Radial Collateral Ligament (RCL) injury involves damage to the ligament on the outer (lateral) side of the elbow that stabilizes the joint…
Introduction The transversus thoracis is a thin, flat muscle on the inner surface of the front chest wall. It extends from the lower sternum and xiphoid process to the inner…
Introduction The Levatores Costarum (Latin for "lifters of the ribs") are small, deep muscles of the back that assist with breathing and spinal movement. Twelve tiny triangle muscles make up…