Anatomy Corner: Thoracic Spine
The majority of spine-related issues addressed in physical therapy are either low back (>53%) or neck (>27%) related (1). However, that doesn’t mean the rest of your spine, the thoracic spinal segments,...
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Anatomy Corner: Hamstrings
The hamstrings are a powerful group of three muscles located at the back of the thigh. Their primary functions include flexing (bending) the knee and assisting with hip extension. Additionally,...
Anatomy Corner: Neck Pain
Neck pain is one of the most common complaints among our adult patients, and it is also a very prevalent ‘side-complaint’ from patients who are in PT to address an...
Anatomy Corner: Tennis Elbow
Tennis Elbow refers to an irritation of a tendon attached at the thumb-side (or ‘lateral’) edge of your elbow. Interestingly, participation in tennis is not necessarily a primary risk factor...
Anatomy Corner: TA
The TA is a deep abdominal muscle that wraps around the lower thoracic and all of the lumbar spine, in a horizontal plane. When the muscle is contracted, it supports...
Anatomy Corner: Knee
The knee joint is the largest joint in the body. It consists of the patella (kneecap), femur (thigh bone), and tibia (shin bone). There is another bone next to the tibia called the fibula that is...
Anatomy Corner: Hips
Hip abductors are a group of muscles that help stabilize the pelvis and are responsible for the outward movement and rotation of the leg. They include the Gluteus Medius, Gluteus...