Gastrocnemius Muscle
Anatomy of Gastrocnemius Muscle The gastrocnemius is a large, two-headed muscle in the calf that forms the bulk of its shape. It originates from the femur and inserts into the…
Anatomy of Gastrocnemius Muscle The gastrocnemius is a large, two-headed muscle in the calf that forms the bulk of its shape. It originates from the femur and inserts into the…
Introduction Pyogenic Flexor Tenosynovitis (PFT) is a bacterial infection of the flexor tendon sheath in the hand, typically caused by Staphylococcus aureus. It results from penetrating trauma, bites, or hematogenous…
Introduction: Bone pain is usually deep, dull, or aching and often persists at rest or night, potentially indicating fractures, infections, or conditions like osteoporosis. In contrast, muscle pain tends to…
The pubic symphysis is a cartilaginous joint located between the left and right pubic bones of the pelvis. It provides stability while allowing slight movement to accommodate activities such as…
Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: What is It? Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (sJIA) is a rare but severe form of juvenile arthritis that affects children. Unlike other types, it involves joint…
Introduction: Osteoarthritis (OA), a degenerative joint disease, is characterized by knee pain, stiffness, and swelling. It develops as the cartilage cushioning the knee’s bones decreases, resulting in pain and reduced…
Introduction The inferior gluteal nerve is also a motor branch of the sacral plexus, coming from the posterior divisions of the L5, S1, and S2 anterior roots. It flows inferiorly…
The distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) is a synovial pivot joint located between the distal ends of the radius and ulna. It allows for forearm rotation (pronation and supination) by enabling…
Psoriatic Arthritis: What Is It? Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory condition that combines joint inflammation (arthritis) with skin lesions of psoriasis. It is an autoimmune disorder where the…
The Buteyko breathing technique, also known as the Buteyko method, is a type of alternative or additional physical therapy that suggests using breathing exercises mainly to treat respiratory disorders like…