Tendons join the muscles to the bone and are responsible for the various hand movements. The tendons located on top of the fingers are known as extensor tendons and help to straighten the fingers. On the other hand, tendons located on the palm side are known as flexor...
Neck pain is one of the most common disorders affecting people of all age groups. It is usually caused due to constant strain on the neck muscles while performing everyday activities like sitting, driving, slouching, bending over the computer, etc. These activities,...
Hand therapy is a type of rehabilitation procedure performed by physical therapists to treat conditions of the hands, shoulder, arm, wrist and elbow joint. These parts of the upper body are collectively referred to as the upper extremities. The joints play a major...
The lumbar spine refers to the lower back which is made up of 5 small bones called vertebrae. A fibrous pad called the intervertebral disc is stacked between each vertebra to absorb all the external shocks on the spine. The disc is divided into two main parts- the...
The knee is the largest and most complex joint that regulates most of the body movement. It comprises of three major bones- femur, tibia and the patella. These bones are joined and held in their normal anatomical positions by the ligaments. These ligaments are...
