Introduction The ankles and the lower legs have a casual relationship by allowing movement to the foot that causes an up-and-down motion. The lower leg has various…
Whiplash-associated disorders, or WAD, describe injuries sustained from sudden acceleration/deceleration movements. It is a common outcome after a motor vehicle collision but can also be…
Introduction The legs are crucial for many individuals to move, jump, run, walk, and stand in various locations. The legs involve the thighs, hips, and knees as…
The spine is the body’s central highway, with the spinal canal as the main lane that handles all the traffic. There are entrances and exits,…
Introduction As one of the stabilizers for the body, the knees are located between the thighs and legs, allowing flexion and extension. The knees help the…
Before you begin running, talk with your physician, prosthetist, and other clinicians involved in your rehabilitation/health care treatment. Learning to use a prosthetic takes time…
Introduction Many individuals utilize their lower muscles to move around and stay active as each muscle does its job and allows mobility to the hips and…
The spine consists of multiple vertebral bones separated by gel-like discs. The discs are the shock absorbers, cushioning the vertebrae. Normal wear and tear, underlying…
Introduction The hips and thighs have a working relationship as their jobs are to maintain stability for the legs and pelvis while supporting the upper…
Introduction The hips and the thighs have an established relationship where mobility and stability play a part in the body’s lower extremities. The lower extremities’ main job…
It didn’t happen at work, school, or exercise, and there haven’t been any trips and/or falls, but you can’t pinpoint what is causing foot and…
The fascia is important for connecting the musculoskeletal system, stabilizing function, and keeping the body healthy and balanced. Sugar consumption and the abundance of sugar…
Introduction When many individuals begin to work out or start training for an event, they incorporate various muscles to give optimal output and strength when…
Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory condition that causes pain and stiffness in the spine’s joints. Over time, it can progress to fusing the bones of…
Introduction The lower body extremities help provide stability to the various body parts, including the hips, thighs, pelvis, legs, knees, and feet. The hips and thighs comprise…
Maintaining kidney health is important to the body’s overall health and well-being. The kidneys are fist-sized organs located beneath the rib cage on both sides…
Introduction The thighs in the lower half of the body work together with the hips to stabilize the legs when the body is in motion. The thighs…