Humerus Bone
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Humerus Bone

Introduction The humerus, the biggest bone in the upper extremities, makes up the human brachium, or arm. It articulates with the radius and ulna distally at the elbow joint and proximally at the glenohumeral (GH) joint with the glenoid. The humerus’s most proximal portion is its head, which connects to the glenoid cavity on the…

Obturator-Nerve-Injury
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Obturator Nerve Injury

An obturator nerve injury is damage to the obturator nerve, which originates in the lower back from the lumbar plexus. In the groin is where the obturator nerve is situated. Through the pelvis and into the inner thigh, the obturator nerve provides motor function and sensation to the muscles that aid adducting (bringing the legs together). This…

Goniometer

Goniometer

What is the Goniometer? A goniometer is an essential instrument used in several fields, including science, engineering, medicine, and meteorology. A goniometer’s principal function is to measure the angles between two or more objects. The name “goniometer” is derived from the Greek words “gonia,” which means angle, and “metron,” which means measure. The measuring of…

Rigid Taping techniques
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Rigid Taping Techniques

What Is Rigid Tape? Rigid taping is a widely used method in sports medicine and physiotherapy aimed at supporting and stabilizing joints and soft tissues during physical activity. Unlike elastic taping, which allows for a degree of movement, rigid taping restricts movement to provide maximum stability. This technique is particularly beneficial for managing acute injuries,…

Manual Muscle Testing
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Manual Muscle Testing (MMT)

What is Manual Muscle Testing (MMT)? Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) is a standardized procedure used by healthcare professionals, most commonly physiotherapists, to assess muscle strength and function. It includes measuring the muscle’s force production capacity by applying a certain resistance to its range of motion. Manual muscle testing is used by several medical specialties, such…

Magnetotherapy

Magnetotherapy

What is Magnetotherapy? Magnetotherapy, also known as magnetic therapy, is a form of alternative medicine that involves the use of static magnetic fields to improve health and alleviate pain. This treatment technique involves applying artificial magnetic fields to an affected human body area while adjusting the strength and frequency. When we expose the damaged body’s region to…

Facial muscles
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Facial muscles

Introduction The facial muscles, also known as craniofacial muscles, are a group of approximately twenty flat skeletal muscles that are located beneath the skin of the scalp and face. The majority of them originate in the skull’s bones or fibrous structures before spreading to the skin. The facial muscles are a collection of striated skeletal…