A Review of Patellar Taping for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome by Chai Rasavong, MPT, MBA |
The patellofemoral joint is influenced significantly by the quadriceps muscle (line of pull, strength), shape of the trochlear sulcus, shape of the patella, surrounding soft tissue, biomechanics at the hip and foot, position of the tibiofemoral joint (quad insertion), pelvic obliquities/SI joint dysfunction, leg length differences, lower extremity flexibility and/or muscle imbalances (1).
"Compressive forces begin at 20-30 degrees of flexion ..>>read more |
Tips on How to Relieve Muscle Tension and Reduce Stress Caused by Hours of Desk Work by Jennifer Hill, MPT, CSCS |
In today's competitive workplace, complaining of a backache is tantamount to bellyaching. A tension headache can be a temporary headache caused by tightening of the muscles in the mid-back and neck. Sitting for long periods of time may in fact lead to recurring pain everyone should take heed of. In order for less stress to be placed on muscles and joints, you need to have good posture. The goal of good posture is to ..>>read more |