Apr 17, 2021
What is Functional Scoliosis? Functional scoliosis refers to a temporary lateral curvature of the spine caused by a muscular strength imbalance between the two sides of the body, especially around the pelvic region. When one side becomes dominant (or tight), the body...
Apr 17, 2021
What is Gluteal Amnesia Syndrome? Our buttocks, a central balancing point of the lower half of the body, are made up of the gluteal muscles (gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus). They help with walking stride, forward momentum/thrusting movements,...
Apr 17, 2021
What Is Hyperinflation? Hyperinflation refers to the condition where the rib cage is in a sustained expanded position due to shallow and restricted breathing mechanics. Moreover, then, the muscles of the chest and neck areas become so tight that it makes it difficult...
Apr 17, 2021
What is IT Band Syndrome? IT band syndrome refers to a medical condition where a tendon in front of the thigh down to the knee, the iliotibial (IT) band, becomes inflamed due to excess pressure and stress on the surrounding soft tissue and synovial fluid. This causes...
Apr 17, 2021
What is Lower Cross Syndrome? Lower cross syndrome refers to a compensation movement pattern in the lower half of the body. It is when the hip flexors and lower back are over activated while the hamstrings and the abdominals are under activated. This results in a...
Apr 17, 2021
Osgood-Schlatter disease is an inflammatory disease that affects the front side of the lower knee area. It presents itself as a bony protrusion right below the kneecap (the patella) and above the shin area as well as pain and tenderness in the kneecap. It is most...
