Flexion

Sit and reach test was a test to see how flexible your hamstrings are. You had to sit with you feet flat against a board and try and push the measuring scale to see how far you can reach. This test was a really rough test for me. I have always had really bad hamstrings and sense I can remember I have never been able to touch my toes. However, I was not expecting such a lousy score. I got a whooping 17 cm, which is beyond pathetic considering the needs improvement scale is below 24 cm and good is…

hamate, and 5th metacarpal (Starkey, Brown, Ryan, 2011). a. Its main functions are wrist flexion and ulnar deviation (Starkey, et al., 2011). 2. Flexor digitorum profundus a. The flexor digitorum profundus originates on the proximal portion of the ulna near the interosseous membrane, and inserts onto the base of the phalanges (II-V) (Starkey, et al., 2011). b. Its main functions are DIP, PIP, and wrist flexion (Starkey, et al., 2011). 3. Flexor digitorum superficialis a. The flexor digitorum…

Introduction Lateral epicondylitis also known as “Tennis Elbow”, is a chronic condition that presents pain in the lateral portion of the the elbow. Frequently seen in sports that require a repetitive motion of forearm flexion and extension, such as tennis, pitching, golf, javelin throwing, and fencing, the muscles that are typically involved, but are not limited to, include the extensor muscles.(1) This muscle group encompasses the extensor carpi radialis brevis and the extensor digitorum…

will show. As well as the legs extending and muscles and joints flexing the torso will also extent to maximize the force able to be produced by the takeoff. According to () “The timing of the joint movements during the takeoff consists of shoulder flexion, trunk extension, and hip and knee extension, with the final movement to increase jump height being ankle plantarflexion.”. This is used so that the maximum jump height and speed is…

The launching position consists of the following movements: The abduction of the shoulders and the arms, the backward rotation of the spine, the extension of the writs, and the flexion of the hips (Van Such, 2016). For a right handed batter, the left shoulder joint will be adducted toward the body. The right shoulder joint will be flexed with the elbow up in the air and the scapula is abducting. Abduction occurs with the scapula…

Snapping Hip Syndrome Pain and Pain Management Snapping hip syndrome is often seen in dancers, since dancers are constantly standing perfectly straight and resisting the natural posture of their body. It is a condition in which the dancer or athlete hears/ feels a snapping or popping sensation in the hip joint. For the majority of the population, snapping hip syndrome does not cause pain or discomfort, but in a sport where the athlete is constantly manipulating the hip joint, such as in dance,…

Functional ankle instability has been described as having continuing episodes of the ankle giving way, weakness, and general disability. This is usually caused by deficits in strength, proprioception, and functional performance; which is why often rehabilitation is based on improving these. Often what causes these deficits is the result of having multiple ankle sprains. The article is a randomized control trial aimed at “comparing the effects of resistance-bands (RBP) and proprioceptive…

outside of the thighs (1, 4, 10, 11). While the sumo deadlift takes a wide stance with a hand grip that results in the arms being on the inside of the thighs (4, 10). The narrower stance of the conventional deadlift results in greater forward trunk flexion and therefore, an increased torque about the lumber area (3, 4). Consequently, the wider stance of the sumo deadlift results in a more upright trunk, resulting in greater recruitment of the hip muscles (10). These two styles of deadlifts form…

extension of the knee while hip is in flexion. You will be walking with the crutches as early as 24 – 48 hours after the surgery with toe touch (5%) which will continue for 2 weeks. During week 3&4 weight bearing should be 15%-40%. Finally week 5&6 crutches should be used less and patient should weight bear as tolerated. Patients should avoid unsafe surfaces and environments. Other perceptions during the first 6 weeks no hip flexion greater than 45°. No active knee flexion against gravity. Knee…

Simultaneously, the right arm then goes forward while the left arm swings back to his side. Then the cycle alternatingly goes on—the flexion of his hip and knee, then the lifting of his foot forward. His heel will touch the ground followed by his toe, then the arm opposite to the leg in front would swing forward. I assumed that his strides would be larger because of his height, but it…