Can understanding the anatomy and function of the long thoracic nerve help individuals make informed healthcare decisions after an injury to the nerve? Long Thoracic…
An axillary nerve injury can cause pain, weakness, and shoulder mobility loss. Can physical therapy help restore and maintain shoulder joint flexibility? Axillary Nerve The…
Can determining whether arm numbness occurs suddenly or gradually and whether there are other symptoms help healthcare providers diagnose and treat the condition? Arm Numbness…
Can weight and strength training increase speed and power in athletes that participate in throwing sports? Throwing Sports Top-throwing athletes have amazing arm speed. To…
The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that begin in the cervical/neck spinal cord and travel down the cervicoaxillary canal into the armpit. Forming…
Stiffness and pain developing in the shoulder could be adhesive capsulitis, (frozen shoulder), a condition in the shoulder’s ball-and-socket joint/glenohumeral joint. It usually develops over…
The biceps curl is an exercise to build strength in the upper arm. Curls are a common exercise used in upper-body strength training. Specifically, the…
The function of the arm is to allow for movement of the wrist and hand. Various muscles initiate the arm’s actions, large muscles flex and…
Introduction One of the many muscles that help stabilize the shoulders and provide movement when the arms are in motion. The tricep muscles are one of the…
Introduction When it comes to the human body in motion, the arms can carry, lift, and move items from one place to another without pain. The arms…
Introduction The upper extremities of the body, which include the head, neck, shoulders, chest, and arms, all have a specific job of keeping the body…
The body’s nerves are the communication system that carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body. Some nerves transmit messages from the…
The thoracic spine, also known as the upper or middle back, is designed for stability to anchor the rib cage and protect the organs in…
Bowling is a fun physical activity that is enjoyable for all ages. Today, there are college bowlers, recreational bowlers, amateur, semiprofessional, professional leagues, and tournaments…
The latissimus dorsi or lats are the large flat muscles on each side covering the width of the middle and lower back. They connect the…