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Bachelor of Exercise and Sport science Skill Learning & Performance Infancy. The movements of an infant are categorised into two categories, random, or spontaneous movements and infantile reflexes. Spontaneous movements are done without a purpose, e.g. thrusting of legs and arms, squirming and stretching of fingers and toes. Although these movements are done without a purpose, they in fact resemble more mature movements which we develop later in life,like walking. If you watch a new born kicking

Triceps Tendinitis With Rehab Triceps tendinitis is inflammation of the triceps tendon, which is located behind the elbow. The triceps tendon is a strong cord of tissue that connects the triceps muscle, on the back of the upper arm, to a bone in the elbow (ulna). The triceps muscle helps to bend and straighten the elbow. Triceps tendinitis can interfere with your ability to do both of these movements. This condition is usually caused by overuse of the triceps muscle or injury to the upper arm. In

Suitable Population: The DynamicArm is the world’s first elbow joint prosthetic that is controlled by an electric motor. The Vario-Gear transmission allows the prosthetic to react immediately to different movements as well as continuously adapt to changing environments.1 Because of the capabilities of this prosthetic, it is very beneficial for those individuals who are physically active. However, the DynamicArm is suitable for almost all individuals with upper arm or shoulder amputations. Both

The Weight of Identification What is light weight to the touch of a hand, but those who bear it around their neck feel the ultimate mass and value carried behind it? It is made up of a ball bearing chain that connects to another smaller chain holding a pair of two-inch by 1 and 1/8 inch engraved metal plates. They make a very distinctive metal sound over the heart when the human body is in motion. Engraved upon these metal plates is someones name, followed by their blood type, social security number

Rotator cuff surgery affects the function of the shoulder. It is very painful injury and there is loss in strength. If the rotator cuff tendon becomes inflamed or is partially torn, it can be painful and will most limit shoulder movement. This injury occurs from a sudden impact, like falling on your arm which might accrue in motocross, snowboarding, playing football, and similar collision sport. Activities that might cause overload to the tendon have a possibility to tear the tendon. Other ways a

Weightlifting and powerlifting may sounds the same, but they are not as similar as many people think. Apart from weightlifting being an Olympic sport and powerlifting just being a past time with multiple federations, there are many technical differences. Weightlifting and powerlifting have different movements, require different amounts of flexibility, and the weight is held differently. Weightlifting involves more complicated movements while powerlifting has a variety of simpler movements. In weightlifting

Bicipital Tendinitis Bicipital tendinitis, or biceps tendinitis, is inflammation of the biceps tendon. The biceps muscle is located between the elbow and shoulder of the inner arm. Strong bands of tissue (tendons) connect the biceps to the shoulder socket. They are called short head and long head tendons because tendons of different lengths connect the top (head) of the upper arm to the shoulder. If you have bicipital tendinitis, the long head tendon is inflamed. The long head tendon may also be

In this essay I will discuss, de-construct and analyze the techniques used by my partner, Luke Wynne when performing the badminton overhead clear shot using anatomical and biomechanical analysis. Throughout the essay I will give critical feedback and feed forward on four different phases, the preparation phase, execution phase, contact phase and the follow through phase. I will discuss the functional anatomy of how my partner can better his whole performance to become closer to the optimum performance

Background and purpose: Repetitive overhead athletic activities and age can increase risk for shoulder pathologies to arise. The microfracture procedure has been used more recently for chondral defects of the glenoid and humeral head. There is very limited research on the rehabilitation following the microfracture procedure, and even less in conjunction with other pathological surgical repairs. The purpose of this case report is to provide details on the rehabilitation of a recreational athlete who

This is a 70 year old female who denies PMHx of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout and STI’s presenting with pain and edema in the posterior left elbow for 2 weeks. Physical exam revealed a mildly tender, fluctuant mass on the posterior elbow consistent with non-septic olecranon bursitis. There were no signs of septic bursitis such as fever, erythema, warmth or purulent drainage. The patient had normal sensation, muscle tone, full range of motion and 5/5 strength in the elbows bilaterally