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...
Apr 17, 2021
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...
Apr 17, 2021
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,...
