Muscular Systems and Anatomical Slings What is an Anatomical Sling? An anatomical, or myofascial, sling refers to a given group of muscles, fascia, and ligaments functioning together to create stability and mobility. When we refer to a given movement we often think...
Locomotion and Gait Locomotion is described as the ability to move from one position to another. Gait, on the other hand, is defined as the style or manner of walking dependent on a complex interplay of major parts of the body systems including the nervous system,...
What is Mobility? Mobility is defined as the ability to actively move a limb through its full range of motion. Often confused, the term Flexibility on the other hand is defined as the ability of a muscle to extend passively through its range of motion. While the two...
What is the Zone of Apposition? The Zone of Apposition is defined as the area of attachment between the diaphragm directly behind the inner aspect of the lower chest wall and rib cage. This area is of great importance for proper diaphragm and breathing function, and...
What is a Bulging Disc? Discs are the protective shock absorbent rings located in between the vertebrae of the spine. Due to aging and normal wear and tear, things like stretching, bending, twisting, poor posture, and inactivity can put stress on the vertebrae...
What is Sciatica/Sciatic pain? Sciatica refers broadly to pain that radiates down the path of the sciatic nerve. The traditional course of this pain begins in the low back and radiates to the buttock, down the back of the thigh, into the back or outside of the...
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