Serratus anterior muscle

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    Muscle Function Masseter helps chew food by raising the mandible up and down Latissimus dorsi extension of the arm, the adduction of the arm, and the rotation of the arm towards the center of the body Triceps brachii extension of the arm and forearm Deltoids rotation of the arm towards and away from the body, and the extension, flexion, and abduction of the arm Trapezius extension of the cranium, adduction and elevation, and depression of the scapula Extensor carpi radialis abduction and extension

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    these punches (7). As shown, neither of these stances are going to prove effective and are more likely to result in injury. Both some beginners and professionals are guilty of this action and that’s ignoring pain or ‘playing through’, it could strain muscles and further degenerate injured tissue. Therefore, it is best to rest then risk further injury

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    With the function of these muscles, the individual should have the ability to be independent in rolling, feeding, and dressing of the upper body.5 They are also independent in pressure relief with the use of the wheelchair.6 However, assistance is required for dressing of the lower

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    environment around the disc.5 Damage to the nerve root can cause sensitivity changes, hyporeflexia and motor weakness in the segment supplied by that specific nerve root. In this patient’s case the C5 nerve root was most indicated because it supplies the anterior shoulder dermatome, motor strength for shoulder abduction and biceps reflex. I believe the peripheralization of the patient’s symptoms laterally down the left shoulder and upper arm is caused by an increase in mechanosensitivity in which “pressure

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    the ligaments which are strong bands of fibrous tissue link bone ends together. If the bones within a joint are pulled to far apart often as a result of sudden or un-expecting move, fibers will overstretch and tear. The results is swelling, pain and muscle spasm. And if the injury is severe enough joint instability or even dislocation may occur.” “The nucleus of every human cell contains ‘46’ chromosomes. Each chromo has a coiled molecule of Deoxyribonucleracid (DNA) and contains about one hundred thousand

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    him under CONDITIONING EXERCISES with emphasis on scapular rehabilitation, he improved significantly after being treated. The exercises were along with shoulder range of motion, scapular retraction exercises, strengthening of lower trapezius, serratus anterior and rowing exercises were being performed by patient. The fourth patient was a young male and based on examination had signs of impingment with scapular weakness.this patient was grouped under CONDITIONING EXERCISES. This patient was treated

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    The second main complaint to be addressed on the first day of treatment is the right forearm pain. As the client mentioned in the case history, experiences pins and needles pain in the right forearm and hand due to repetitive lifting and on upper limb tension testing a radial nerve and median nerve bias was diagnosed. Therefore, the lateral elbow could be due to nerve entrapment. Nerves move in relation to their surrounding connective tissues (Butler, 1989). These trapped peripheral nerves usually

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    Shoulder Impingement

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    is extremely important to the successful management of return to normal function for the entire upper extremity. It is probably the most difficult joint in the body to rehabilitate because of its great range of motion and the complex interaction of muscle

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    Volleyball is a popular sport across the world for both males and females, whether it be competitively or recreationally (Mitchinson, 2013). The objective of the game is to send the ball over the net and have it land inside the opponents’ court. However, to even start the game or rally, one must serve the ball from their side of the court to the other side of the court. This then gives the teams an opportunity to score a point. Therefore, serving is one of the most important skills in volleyball

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    The power stroke is responsible for the contraction of the muscle and force generation. ATP binding to the myosin head detaches the myosin head from the actin filament and allows the cycle to repeat. The coordinated contraction and relaxation of many muscles in an antagonistic fashion is the basis for the kinematics of any movement. There are many muscle groups at play in the smooth, fluid motion of pitching. Muscles in the shoulder, arm, back, and legs are all required to deliver a pitch

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