The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the human body, it consists of sub-tendons from 3 muscles/muscles bellies of the triceps surae group (soleus, lateral gastrocnemius, medial gastrocnemius). These sub-tendons together form the tendinous part of the Achilles tendon and twist as they descend into the distal attachment (insertion) at the calcaneal bone. The
The McKenzie extension (backward bending) exercises have been proposed to relieve low back pain. The extension exercises reduce intradiscal pressure by shifting the compression weight-bearing load of the body posteriorly away from the discs and onto the facet (zygapophyseal) joints. Back Extension – Permission Joseph E. Muscolino The extension is hypothesized to enhance/promote
Neuromuscular fatigue following an exercise or training session can impair sports performance and increased injury risk in athletes. Self-myofascial release, an umbrella term for tissue-assisted self-treatment, using a foam roll, has been widely used and promoted to reduce muscle soreness after exercise. The mechanisms of foam rolling are still unknown, although research has started to
Proprioceptive Equilibrium Coordination (PEC) and Autism. “Diverti(rsi) … Tempo” The assumption is that if the kids just had fun, it would fill them with joy thus having achieved the purpose of the project. by Maurizio Ronchi *, in collaboration with Elisa Volontè ** and Federico Polimene ***, * Maurizio Ronchi, Bodyworker sports and medical staff
The best way to prevent and reduce the risk of postoperative adhesions is to be proactive both before and after surgery By Marjorie Brook Adhesion formation is a common complication following a major surgery. One of the most important things you can do to prepare for surgery would be to boost and clear out your
Igor Tak, a Sport Physiotherapy from The Netherlands, completed his PhD at the University of Amsterdam with his focus on Hip and Groin Pain in Athletes. He has published a number of papers on this topic. The Soccer Player Study Soccer players often experience hip and groin-related symptoms. It has been estimated that hip and/or
Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems that afflicts office worker. And a new review found a clear evidence that neck and shoulder muscle strengthening decreases neck pain. Researchers from University of Queensland with colleagues from Denmark, reviewed the scientific evidence for workplace-based interventions for office workers with neck pain. The authors
Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) treatments using compression or known as “ischemic compression,” has been reported to provide immediate relief of musculoskeletal pain and reduce the sympathetic activity that exacerbates chronic pain. A pilot study from Japan investigated the possible involvement of the prefrontal cortex in pain relief from MTrP compression. The study recruited 21 female
Turnout in classical dance refers to the external rotation of the lower extremities so that the longitudinal axes of the feet form an angle of up to 180°. It is generated mainly by external hip rotation, as well as small amounts of tibio-femoral rotation, tibia torsion, and external rotation of the foot-ankle complex. A study
Yoga practice has become widely accepted and practiced for health. Research studies have demonstrated that Yoga practice can reduce pain in various chronic pain conditions such as chronic low back pain, neck pain, headache, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, carpel tunnel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, labour pains and in haemodialysis patients. The question is, what is it about yoga
