The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a modified hinge-type of synovial joint that connects the jaw to the skull through a highly complex series of muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It is one of the most used joints in our body and responsible for movement every time we use our mouth. Due to its high repetitive use, …
GAIT is the pattern of movement of the limbs during locomotion. It requires function and stability across every joint, ligament, and muscle in the body. GAIT can be categorized into two main phases, stance, and swing. These phases can be even further divided into subphases such as propulsion, shift, transition, and strike, which all have …
The pelvis comprises of three bones: the ischium, ilium, and pubis. These bones, in combination with strong ligaments, creates what is known as the pelvic girdle. The pelvic region is highly susceptible to injury, as it serves as the connection of the spine to the lower body. Pelvic dysfunction can be a result of …
The wrist and hand are a complex system made up of a combined 27 bones, 29 joints, and 123 ligaments that are common sites for many injuries. Our wrists and hands are some of the most common regions for repetitive stress injuries, and dysfunction can be linked to a variety of painful conditions. It can …
Neurological disorders are any disorders of the nervous system. These conditions can be brought on by structural, biochemical, or electrical abnormalities that lead to a wide variety of symptoms and a body’s misinterpretation of neurological activity. These types of disorders can severely affect someone’s life, as pain can be debilitating, and function can be lost. …
The elbow is a joint comprised of three bones (humerus, radius, ulna). This complex hinge joint includes a variety of joints, tendons, ligaments, and muscles that are common sites for many injuries. Many conditions of the elbow are caused by dysfunction of the shoulder and wrist, as it serves as the connecting link between the …
The knee is a complex joint that is comprised of three bones (femur, tibia, patella) and a variety of ligaments, tendons, and muscles that provide strength and stability within the joint. Many conditions of the knee are caused by dysfunction of the hip and ankle, as it serves as the connecting link between the two …
The hip (femoroacetabular joint) is one of the largest, most durable, and most complex joints of the body. This ball-and-socket joint comprises of an articulation of the femur, ilium (pelvis), and a variety of other large ligaments, tendons, and muscles that keep the hip joint stable and sturdy. Unfortunately, with such a high demand for …
POSTURE: Posture is the position that we hold our bodies while we are standing, sitting, or lying down. To have good posture, the entire body’s systems of joints, muscles, fascia, ligaments, and tendons must be working efficiently and correctly. With so much demand today built around computer work, sitting, or texting, we find it hard …
DISC HERNIATION: Disc herniations are a condition where the soft “jellylike” center of a spinal disc known as the nucleus pulposus impedes on the spinal cord. The role of the disc is to support the spine by acting as a “shock-absorbing” cushion. Disc herniations are categorized into four types based on the severity of the …
