If we aren’t experiencing knee pain, it’s easy to bypass the need to strengthen them. However, as life stresses accumulate ...

Condylar joints allow movement in two main directions and can move in circular motions called circumduction. Common conditions affecting condylar joints include arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome.

A saddle joint is made of a concave bone and a convex bone, allowing movement in multiple directions. Saddle joints can be found in the base of the thumb, shoulder, and inner ear. Arthritis is a ...

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a significant problem in our society. WMSDs are broadly defined as pain or other symptoms, whether felt in the back, neck, knee, shoulder, or another ...

If you've been nursing a bad back for a while—and your doctor has ruled out anything serious—the McKenzie Method is an effective method for managing lower-back pain at home. Also known as the McKenzie ...

According to Doidge (2015), Moshé Feldenkrais, who had a background in physics and achieved a black belt in judo, gained insights into the mechanics and awareness of human movement following a knee ...

The humble crunch has dominated core training routines for decades, appearing in everything from military fitness tests to celebrity workout videos. This seemingly simple exercise promises a path to ...

Lift your legs off the floor and pull your shoulders down, squeezing to engage your upper back. Turn the pits of your elbows ...

My hips tend to be a problem area. They’re stiff and tight, and my range of motion is poor even though I stretch regularly. This TikTok post by physical therapy student Mircea Gavrila caught my ...

1 School of Medical Information Engineering, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China 2 School of Medical Information Engineering, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, ...

Low back pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, affecting up to 80% of people at some point in their lifetime. Not surprisingly, it is the most common ailment I treat in my office.