What is Quad Dominance? The quadriceps are a grouping of 4 muscles (vastus intermedius, the vastus medialis, the vastus lateralis, and the rectus femoris) located in the front side of the thigh between the hip and the knee. They are responsible for knee extension and...
What is a Rotator Cuff Tear? The shoulder joint is comprised of the humeral head (the location where the upper arm meets with the shoulder) and the glenoid (the shoulder socket). Surrounding its circumference, there is a protective, ring-like cartilage layer, called...
What is Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction? The sacroiliac joints are located at the triangular intersection of the sacrum (the bottom end of the vertebrae, above the glutes and below the lumbar spine) and the ileum (the hip bones). These particular joints, along with...
What Are Shin Splints? Shin splints (or otherwise known as medial tibial stress syndrome) is an overuse injury where the front side of the lower half of the leg (the tibia) and the surrounding muscles and tendons become inflamed. It is often associated with runners...
What is Shoulder Impingement? The shoulder is made up of several joints, connected by the rotator cuff (a grouping of muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder blade). The rotator cuff, responsible for lifting and rotating movements, connects the scapula and upper...
What is Shoulder Impingement? The shoulder is made up of the clavicle and the scapula. It is surrounded by the rotator cuff (a grouping of muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder blade) and bursa (fluid-filled sacs) which connects the shoulder with the upper part...
