Ace The Physical Therapy Sports Specialist Certification Examination

Ankle sprains are among the most common recurrent injuries of the lower extremity. Up to 40% of ankle sprains go on to develop chronic symptoms,&nb ...

Medial epicondylitis, also called golfer’s elbow, is tendinopathy of the medial common flexor tendon of the elbow due to overload or overuse. ...

A hinge joint is a type of synovial joint that exists in the body and serves to allow motion primarily in one plane.

The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is a flat band of connective tissue that runs from the medial epicondyle of the femur to the medial condyle of ...

Stress fractures were first reported in military personnel as "march foot" in the mid 19th century. It was seen in military recruits and was diagno ...

Injuries involving subchondral bone and chondral tissues are found in up to 63 to 66% arthroscopic procedures and represent a challenging entity to ...

Guyon canal is a space at the ulnar (medial) border of the volar aspect of the wrist. It can also be referred to as the ulnar canal or ulnar tunnel ...

The most notable structure located on the medial aspect of the elbow is the cubital tunnel, through which the ulnar nerve passes. The walls cr ...

The temporomandibular joint syndrome is also known as temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a common type of musculoskeletal disorder in the orofacia ...

The talus is the second largest bone in the hindfoot region of the human body. Responsible for transmitting body weight and forces passing between ...

The adductor group of thigh muscles occupies the medial myofascial compartment of the thigh. This group of muscles, i ...

The shoulder joint classifies as a ball and socket joint; however, the joint sacrifices stability for mobility. The glenoid is a shallow rim, and o ...

The superficial peroneal nerve is also known as the superior fibular nerve. The superficial peroneal nerve originates from the common peroneal nerv ...

The tibia is one of two bones that comprise the leg. As the weight-bearing bone, it is significan ...

The iliotibial band tract or IT band (ITB) is a longitudinal fibrous sheath that runs along the lateral thigh and serves as an important structure ...

Adductor strain or injury to the adductor muscle group is a common cause of medial leg and groin pain, especially among athletes. The adductor comp ...

The spectrum of disease in shoulder instability ranges from pain due to instability to locked dislocations. The natural history, treatment, and pro ...

Each hand consists of 27 bones. The osseous anatomy of the human hand is integral to its impressive functionality.  The purpose of this articl ...