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10/17/2025

10/17/2025

Wondering is the C7 to T1 vertebrae as crucial as lets say T12 and L1, given both sections of the spine allow for limited forward, backward, twisting and sidebending motions? Would one section of facet joints be more prone to degeneration than the other, if so, why is that

10/12/2025

Has anybody read this?... If you're interested in the biological and psychological connection of the human body. This one's for you

This seminal book by Stanley Keleman explores the notion that physical human shape is interrelated with one’s emotional and psychological reality — mapping the geometry of somatic consciousness.

09/23/2025

09/23/2025

09/16/2025

🔗📃Scapular pain in cervical radiculopathy: A scoping review

🔹 Background

👉Controversy persists regarding the relationship between scapular pain and cervical radiculopathy.

👉No consensus on cervical radiculopathy’s definition, radicular pain distribution, or the diagnostic value of scapular pain.

👉Aim: to map the literature describing scapular pain distribution in cervical radiculopathy in clinical practice and research.

📌 Key Takeaways
▪ Scapular pain is a common feature of cervical radiculopathy (72% of studies), ranking third behind neck (88%) and arm (85%) pain.
▪ Scapular pain may be the first symptom experienced and can persist for weeks or months prior to the onset of neck and/or upper extremity symptoms.
▪ The C7 nerve root shows the strongest association with scapular pain.
▪ Isolated scapular pain may represent the first manifestation of cervical radiculopathy.
▪ Scapular pain improved by neck movement may increase the diagnostic likelihood of cervical radiculopathy.

⚕️ Clinical Implications
▪ Cervical radiculopathy might exist and be clinically diagnosed without arm symptoms.
▪ Knowledge of specific distributions of scapular pain may be of diagnostic value.
▪ Earlier recognition of scapular pain could enable earlier diagnosis and therefore more specific and effectual intervention.
▪ Future studies should include participants presenting with scapular pain, document initial symptoms at onset, and assess whether recognizing scapular pain affords a diagnostic and/or therapeutic advantage.

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⚠️Disclaimer: Sharing a study or a part of it is NOT an endorsement. Please read the original article and evaluate critically.

Link to Article 👇

06/10/2025

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06/10/2025

💪 Role of Infraspinatus, Teres Minor & Subscapularis in Shoulder Stability

🤝 Synergistic Activation with Deltoid
During overhead activities, the infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis work in synergy with the deltoid to maintain dynamic shoulder stability.

🧭 Directional Force Balance
As shown in posterior view (Fig. for right shoulder), the resultant force vector (R) for infraspinatus and teres minor includes:

🔁 Rotatory Component (RR)

⬇️ Translatory Component (RT)

⛓️ Counteracts Deltoid's Superior Pull
The downward translatory force (RT) opposes the upward pull of the deltoid, preventing excessive superior translation of the humeral head.

🧲 Medial Compression into Glenoid
The rotatory component (RR) pushes the humeral head medially into the glenoid fossa, maintaining joint congruency and stability throughout motion.

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09/08/2024

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Reciprocal inhibition occurs when an increase in muscle activity, such as the biceps brachii or iliacus, leads to a decrease in the activity of their functional antagonists, like the triceps brachii or gluteus maximus. Learn more about this essential physiological mechanism.

09/11/2023

Note for the video: With the invoice you will receive a link and the password required to watch the video on Vimeo. The Functional Foot For those who want to walk confidently through life with more power, this video workshop offers the perfect combination of background information and optimal exerci...

08/31/2023

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