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...
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...
What Is Piriformis Syndrome? Piriformis Syndrome is an uncommon medical condition, mostly affecting older adults, where the piriformis muscle (located in the lower butt region, between the lower point of the sacroiliac joint and the gluteus minimus) aggravates or...
Plantar fasciitis is a medical condition caused by the overuse and inflammation of the plantar fascia ligaments (which connect the heel to the toes). This leads to pain and inflammation of the heel and arch of the foot. It generally affects women, older adults,...
What is Posterior Hip Tilt? Posterior hip tilt refers to a movement distortion where the pelvis is rotated backwards and upwards. As a result, the lower back becomes flattened and juts forward (the butt lacks definition and roundness). This leads to an excessive...
What is Pronation Distortion Syndrome? Pronation distortion syndrome refers to the distortion pattern where the arch of the foot is excessively turned inward and becomes flattened as well as the internal rotation of the thigh which tightens the quadriceps, hamstrings,...
