Force Couples What is a force couple? A force couple by definition refers to the principle whereby two or more muscles acting on a joint center in opposing directions create movement about the joint in a specific direction. If the two opposing forces are equal in...
What is Trochanteric Bursitis? Trochanteric bursitis is a common pain cycle associated with the lateral aspect of the hip. It is one component of a greater set of conditions known as greater trochanteric pain syndrome. This condition is thought to involve inflammation...
What is an Orthosis? An orthosis is any artificial brace or support for the limbs or spine. These devices are designed to support or improve functional movement in a given region of the body by either decreasing pressure, or accommodating structural or biomechanical...
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...
What Is Subacromial Impingement Syndrome? The shoulder is made up of the clavicle (collarbone) and the scapula (shoulder blades). The protrusion of the scapula which marks the highest point of the shoulder is the acromion. The pathway underneath the acromion is called...
What is Swayback? Swayback refers to the condition where there is an exaggerated inward curvature of the lumbar spine (lower back) due to a displaced distribution of weight and a shift in the center of gravity. This causes a distortion and misalignment of the lower...
