Sterno – Clavicular Joint
Sterno – Clavicular Joint Articulation Between the sterna end of the clavical, clavicular notch on the STERNUM and the costal cartilage of the 1st rib. To help compensate for sterna end of the clavical…
Sterno – Clavicular Joint Articulation Between the sterna end of the clavical, clavicular notch on the STERNUM and the costal cartilage of the 1st rib. To help compensate for sterna end of the clavical…
Physiotherapy Pre and Post Match Tips Preparation before a match (Pre Activity) • Hydrate well prior to exercise by drinking a pint of water at least four hours before the match. It is vital that…
Tibial Muscles Muscles Origin Insertion Action Palpation Tibialis Anterior Upper 2/3rds antero lateral surface of tibia Medial side 1st cuneiform.Base 1st Metatarsal Dorsiflex ankle .Inverts the mid tarsal joint. Tibialis Posterior Middle…
Main Evertor Muscles Muscle Origin Insertion Action Palpation Peroneus Longus Upper two thirds of the outer surface of the fibula Medial side plantar surface of the foot Plantar flexes the ankle and everts…
Main Calf Muscles Muscle Origin Insertion Actions Palpation Gastrocnemius Posterior surfaces of the two condyles of the femur Posterior surface of the calcaneus(Achilles tendon) Plantar flexion of the ankle.Flexion of the knee…
The Gluts and Sartorius Muscles (Fig. 7/8) Muscle Origin Insertion Action Palpation Gluteus Maximus Outer aspect ilium- Posterior. Posterior surface sacrum Into ilio-tibial band side of thigh Extends hipLaterally rotates hip joint…
Hamstrings Muscles Injuries to the hamstring muscles are very common in sport. The hamstring muscles are antagonists (opposites) to the quadriceps muscles at the knee and are named for the cordlike attachments at the knee.…
Groin Adductor Muscles Muscle Origin Insertion Action Innervation Nerve Image pectineus pecten of pubis pectineal line of femur adducts, flexes, and medially rotates thigh femoral nerve and occasionally anterior division of obturator nerve none gracilis…
Review of Muscle Tissue Skeletal Muscle Composed of large serrated fibres which may vary in thickness and length (up to 30cm in length) depending on the part of the body they are situated in and…
Treatment and Rehabilitation At this stage the athlete now needs an appropriate treatment and rehabilitation program in order to return safely to his sport. The treatment and rehabilitation objectives for any sports person is an…
Properties of Muscles 1. Contractability - The unique quality of muscle which enables it to shorten at will. 2. Extensibility – Muscles are elastic and can stretch. They can increase their length by up to…
Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Meniscus Successful treatment of the injured knee depends on a fundamental understanding of the anatomy…
Definitions Anatomy is a Greek word meaning ‘cutting up’ and can be simply defined as the study of the structure of the human body. Anatomy refers to the study of the structure of the body…
STRONG CORE REDUCES BACK PAIN Abdominals get all the credit for protecting the back and being the foundation of strength, but they are only a small part of what makes up the core. In fact,…
Massage Therapy: A Step By Step Guide What Is Massage Therapy? Massage is one of the oldest, simplest forms of therapy and is a system of stroking, pressing and kneading different areas of the…