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 muscles and tendons that surround… Read More
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 caused by sports injuries, falls,… Read More
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 they work together to provide… Read More
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, or spinal cavities, that allow… Read More
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 hips by supporting the upper… Read More
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 and practice. Individuals that meet… Read More
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 thighs. In sports, the thigh… Read More
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 conditions, and injuries can cause… Read More
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 body's weight. These two… Read More
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 ankle discomfort and sensations. However,… Read More
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 is to support the upper body's… Read More
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 in the body that doesn't… Read More
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 doing a set of exercises.… Read More
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 the spine/vertebrae, limiting the spine's… Read More
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 multiple muscles and nerves that… Read More
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 of the spine. A kidney… Read More
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 and the hips also support the weight… Read More
Subluxation is when a joint shifts out of alignment, which can happen to any joint in the body. Spinal subluxation indicates a misalignment of one or more portions of the… Read More
Introduction The lumbar region of the spine has various muscles and nerve roots that work together with the lower body extremities, like the hips, buttocks, legs, knees, and feet, for mobility and walking… Read More