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The myth that running causes osteoarthritis and ruins your knees has long been debunked. But what if your joints are already ruined?

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Whether you lift weights competitively or are actively engaged in the discipline because you enjoy the benefits you reap from your hard work at your neighborhood elite power gym, all the physical and social rewards of your focused energies don’t come without a price. As you know, after each seriou...

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NAT Presenter Mike McGurn Demonstrates 4 Awesome Hip Mobility Exercises More about Mike McGurn ... The Dangers and Limitations of Poor Flexibility Tight,

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Ask Well: Squats for Aging Knees
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08/07/2017

How Muscles Work and How They Respond to Resistance Exercise - "Muscle contraction isn't just all brawn. You might look at bodybuilders and powerlifters and think that it's just all mass that allows them to do those Herculean lifts. But it's much more than that. Sure, mass is part of it, but the contraction of muscle, and strength in general, is much more than just size. I'll review the mechanisms of muscle contractions and how your muscles respond to resistance exercise in this article" Full Article Here: http://bit.ly/14vxyv6

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08/07/2017

What's the name of the highlighted muscle?

08/06/2017

For all you out there, look at the graceful curves of the levator scapulae and upper trapezius that envelope and embrace the scalenes in the posterior triangle of the neck.

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08/06/2017

Piriformis syndrome is a condition in which a tight piriformis muscle compresses against the sciatic nerve, causing symptoms of sciatica into the lower extremity. The sciatic nerve usually exits from the internal pelvic cavity into…

08/04/2017

What two functions do the high lighted muscles do? I'm using a great new program I purchased from Microsoft called Complete Anatomy. I'll post some more anatomy pics down the road!!! Cheers! : )

08/01/2017

Hip & Pelvic Girdle: The Basics!

hip, in anatomy, the joint between the thighbone (femur) and the pelvis; also the area adjacent to this joint. The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint; the round head of the femur rests in a cavity (the acetabulum) that allows free rotation of the limb. Amphibians and reptiles have relatively weak pelvic girdles, and the femur extends horizontally. This does not permit efficient resistance to gravity, and the trunks of these animals often rest partially on the ground. In mammals the hip joint allows the femur to drop vertically, thus permitting the animal to hold itself off the ground and leading to specializations for running and leaping. See also pelvic girdle.

pelvic girdle, also called bony pelvis, in human anatomy, basin-shaped complex of bones that connects the trunk and legs, supports and balances the trunk, and contains and supports the intestines, urinary bladder, and internal s*x organs. The pelvic girdle consists of paired hipbones, connected in front at the p***c symphysis and behind by the sacrum; each is made up of three bones—the blade-shaped ilium, above and to either side, which accounts for the width of the hips; the ischium, behind and below, on which the weight falls in sitting; and the p***s, in front. All three unite in early adulthood at a triangular suture in the acetabulum, the cup-shaped socket that forms the hip joint with the head of the femur (thighbone). The ring made by the pelvic girdle functions as the birth canal in females. The pelvis provides attachment for muscles that balance and support the trunk and move the legs, hips, and trunk. In the infant the pelvis is narrow and nonsupportive. As the child begins walking, the pelvis broadens and tilts, the sacrum descends deeper into its articulation with the ilia, and the lumbar curve develops.
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07/18/2017

Did You Know: Morton's neuroma is an injury to the nerve between the toes, which causes thickening and pain. It commonly affects the nerve that travels between the third and fourth toes.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Morton's neuroma is more common in women than in men.

The exact cause is unknown. However, some experts believe the following may play a role in the development of this condition:

Abnormal positioning of toes

Flat feet

Forefoot problems, including bunions and hammer toes

High foot arches

Tight shoes and high heels

Symptoms

Symptoms of Morton's neuroma include:

Tingling in the space between the third and fourth toes

Toe cramping

Sharp, shooting, or burning pains in the ball of your foot (and sometimes toes)

Pain that increases when wearing shoes or pressing on the area

Pain that gets worse over time

In rare cases, nerve pain occurs in the space between the second and third toes. This is not a common form of Morton's neuroma, but treatment is similar.

Signs and tests

Your health care provider can usually diagnose this problem by examining your foot. A foot x-ray may be done to rule out bone problems. MRI or high-resolution ultrasound can successfully diagnose Morton's neuroma.

Nerve testing (electromyography) cannot diagnose Morton's neuroma, but may be used to rule out conditions that cause similar symptoms.

Blood tests may be done to check for inflammation-related conditions, including certain forms of arthritis.

Treatment

Nonsurgical treatment is tried first. Your doctor may recommend any of the following:

Padding and taping the toe area

Shoe inserts

Changes to footwear (for example, shoes with wider toe boxes)

Anti-inflammatory medicines taken by mouth or injected into the toe area

Nerve blocking medicines injected into the toe area

Other painkillers

Physical therapy

Anti-inflammatories and painkillers are not recommended for long-term treatment.

In some cases, surgery may be needed to remove the thickened tissue. This can help relieve pain and improve foot function. Numbness after surgery is permanent, but should not be painful.

Expectations (prognosis)

Nonsurgical treatment does not always improve symptoms. Surgery to remove the thickened tissue is successful in about 85% of cases.

Complications

Morton's neuroma can make walking difficult. Persons with this foot condition may also have trouble performing activities that put pressure on the foot, such as pressing the gas pedal of an automobile. It may hurt to wear certain types of shoes, such as high-heels.

Calling your health care provider

Call your health care provider if you have persistent pain or tingling in your foot or toe area.

Prevention

Avoid ill-fitting shoes. Wear shoes with a wide toe box.

References

McGee DL. Podiatric procedures. In: Roberts JR, Hedges JR, eds. Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2009:chap 51.
Davies AM, Grainger AJ. Techniques and imaging of soft tissues. In: Adam A, Dixon AK, eds. Grainger & Allison's Diagnostic Radiology: A Textbook of Medical Imaging. 5th ed. New York, NY: Churchill Livingstone; 2008:chap 45.

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