Bell, D. R., Oates, D. C., Clark, M. A., & Padua, D. A. (2013). Two-and 3-dimensional knee valgus are reduced after an exercise intervention in young adults with demonstrable valgus during squatting. Journal of athletic training,48(4), 442-449. ABSTRACT  https://aclstrong.com/3-things-you-should-know-about-knee-valgus/ The methodology of this study was quite strong. The researchers took care to standardize the performance of the […]

Why this study relevant ? A specific altered movement patterns are associated with deviations in muscular activity.If there is such association, it could have implications for future rehabilitation guidance where detection and improvement of altered movement patterns associated with deviations in muscular activation should be considered in ACL rehabilitation. Summary : The underlying mechanisms of […]

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This RCT compared the effectiveness of eccentric exercise, eccentric-concentric (isotonic) and combined isotonic-isometric exercise for treatment of lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET). The results found all exercise programs reduced pain and improved function with the combined isotonic-isometric group producing the largest effect. Author took 34 amateur tennis players with a mean age of 43. They received […]

Clinically we are expected to assess all aspects of a patient’s musculoskeletal condition. However, it is challenging for us in the clinic to use valid and reliable measures to test the strength, so what are the clinical reliable tests are available to test hip muscle strength? Let’s start with functional tests, crossly er al,  all […]

Light therapy, or photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT), is a medicinal use of light. The most popular particular kind of photobiomodulation treatment (PBMT) is called “cold” or low-level laser therapy (LLLT), however this is only a colloquial phrase.(1) The photobiomodulation song has several riffs, laser light being only one of them. For example, even tanning beds may […]

Pectoralis minor dysfunction significantly contributes to upper quarter movement disorders as well as pain syndromes. This small yet powerful muscle, when overactive or shortened, can trigger a cascade of biomechanical changes that adversely affect shoulder function and posture. Pec minor tightness is known to be problematic and Borstad and Ludewig (2005) showed how tightness of […]

When the humerus and scapula move together during shoulder abduction, they form a rhythm known as the scapulohumeral rhythm. Each two degrees of movement in the humerus causes one degree of rotation in the scapula upward. The scapula, which is often affected by arthritis, is just one of two bones that work together to move […]

Lateral epicondylgia is commonly known as a tennis elbow is described as a tendinopathy of a common extensor origin. It commonly occurs in athletes, especially tennis players. It also occurs in the people who do repetitive heavy work with hands. Most treatment approaches include, strengthening and stretching of wrist extensors and forearm supinator, iontophoresis, splinting […]

You should set up for a squat with your feet shoulder width apart and toes flared out 30°. The Knee should stay perfectly aligned with your second toe. If you look from side , your torso and shins should be parallel. The fact is not two human body are exactly same. For example, differences in […]

we previously written about impingement and contribution of scapula now in this article you will understand how to differentiate impingement type. Shoulder impingment ios usually common terminology in shoulder pain that we oftnly use in our daily practice. We usually label any pain originated around shoulder we directly say its ” Shoulder impingement” The use […]

When I began researching this article , I was quite taken aback by the scarcity of available studies. At the time, every scientific paper on ultrasound (US) therapy noted the lack of sufficient research, particularly high-quality research. Unfortunately, not much has changed since then. A 2015 review of ultrasound for rotator cuff tendinopathy (referenced below) […]

This is the second in a multi part series. If you missed part 1, click here. here it’s quick review of gait cycle…There are two phases of gait: stance phase and swing phase. Stance phase consists of: Heel strike Foot flat (Loading response) Midstance Terminal stancephase Pre-swing Swing phase:initial (early) swingmid swing terminal (late) swing […]

Plantar Fascia is a broad, dense band originating from anterior aspect of calcaneal tuberosity in form of 3 bands namely medial, central and lateral and inserting after dividing into 5 digital bands at metatarsophalangeal joints. It plays vital role in supporting the arch of foot and act as a shock absorber. Plantar Fasciitis is an […]