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