Flexion

at the joints between the body segment; flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, and circumduction.  1)Flexion happens when a decrease in the angle between two body segments happens like in the shoulder, elbow, hips and knee joints. An  1)Flexion happens when a decrease in the angle between two body segments happens like in the shoulder, elbow, hips and knee joints. An example could be when using a dumbbell of 10 pounds to curl the biceps, flexion takes place at the elbow. 2) Extension

Introduction: Flexion contracture (FC) is a commonly encountered deformity in patient undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Hemophilic arthropathy of the knee joint is the most common joint involvement in patients with hemophilia which often leads to FC. Clinical course of FC after replacement of an osteoarthritic knee is well reported in the literature. However, to our experience in a high volume referral center, the course may be different in patients with hemophilic arthropathy. Objectives:

It inserts on the tibia and goes through the lateral condyle of the femur. 7. Movement of the knee joint Action of the Knee Muscles responsible for it Knee flexion Gastrocnemius, Plantaris Knee Extension Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, intermedius, medialis 8. Where is plantar fascia located, and what is the role of plantar fascia? _____________________________________________________________________

Hip and knee is in extension, while ankle is in plantar flexion, and shoulder abduction and flexion while in the air. • Jumping (unilateral)- a jump that is used with only one leg while running. B. Sprinting (unilateral): • Hip extension from the foot meanwhile the foot strikes. • Hip flexion while foot strikes when taking off sprinting. • Knee extension while leg is driving up and knee flexion when leg is powering down. • Plantar flexion while the ankle is on the ground phase. C. Throwing: •

the knee back to a straight position. The isometric movement occurs in the holding phase of the squat. The quadriceps muscles contract isometrically, it would still be under load/tension but no movement would occur. The hamstrings hold the thigh in flexion. As an OTA, it will be important to be able to describe and demonstrate each of these types of movements for several reasons. The client will need to perform exercises correctly for safety and also to get the best benefit from doing them. I will

ACL Injury in Basketball Women playing basketball are more likely to experience ACL injuries than their male counterparts. Many biomechanical researches indicate that ACL injuries increase the danger of suffering resultant injuries such as osteoarthritis and meniscal tears. Meniscal tears and osteoarthritis occur faster in persons with ACL constructed knees and ACL-deficiency. Genetic consequences of ACL injury, monetary implications, surgery and rehabilitation have prompted current progression of

Take a general history and then ask specific questions about the lameness (e.g. trauma, duration, progression). Perform a general physical exam before beginning the orthopaedic exam. 1. Observe the animal weight bearing and seated Let the animal wander around the consult room and observe the animal from all sides/angles and observe whether the animal moves with ease or difficulty. Pay attention to: weight bearing (digits should spread evenly), joint angles, conformation, symmetry, stance abnormalities

“Full-movement neuromuscular electrical stimulation improves plantar flexor spasticity and ankle active dorsiflexion in stroke patients: a randomized controlled study” This was an interesting article. It examined the use of electrical stimulation as a treatment for spasticity in the ankle plantar muscles, specifically the tibias posterior, gastrocnemius, and soleus. Electrodes were placed over the extensor digitorum longus muscles and the extensor hallicus muscles of post stroke patients with plantar

or shortening. Other muscles act eccentrically, meaning the muscles lengthen while producing force. Additionally, other movements involved include shoulder striking and flexing, elbow flexion, extension, hip flexion, neutral back and core, shoulder, elbow, knee flexion, and forearm, wrist, hand extension and flexion, foot dorsiflexion and plantarflexion (7). With myriad techniques required in this complex movement, it is important for proper strength and conditioning strategies in order to disrupt

Introduction In strength training, the squat is a compound, full body exercise that trains primarily the muscles of the thighs, hips and gluteus, quads (vastus lateralus, medialis and intermedius and rectus femoris), hamstrings, as well as strengthening the bones, ligaments and insertion of the tendons throughout the lower body. Squats are considered a vital exercise for increasing the strength and size of the legs and buttocks, as well as developing core. The lower back, the upper back, the abdominals