Muscular System
This group of muscles extend the knee at the tibiofemoral joint and one of the "4" flexes the hip.
What are Quadriceps?
Rectus Femoris is the only Quad muscle that crosses the hip and attaches at this bony landmark.
What is AIIS?
A condition that does not respond to massage, consists of inflammation of a fluid filled sack around the greater trochanter and is known to be very painful.
What is Trochanteric Bursitis?
The attachment site for the TFL
What is ASIS?
A condition that presents symptoms of pain starting at the Gluteal/Hip area and sending pain down Leg/Foot in severe cases. Tingling and numbness usually occurs in chronic stages of this condition.
What is Sciatica?
These muscles form the Achilles Tendon.
What is Gastrocnemius and Soleus?
The "Deep Six" group of muscles are responsible for rotation of the hips and all attach to the same landmark.
What is the Greater Trochanter?
You can rule in this issue if the client walks in with his lower body leaning to the left and their upper body to the right.
What is Lumbar Disc Herniation?
The attachment site for the Biceps Femoris. Really important landmark when treating Knee Pain.
What is Head of Fibula?
This condition is "Diagnosed" to describe widespread musculoskeletal pain with tenderness to the touch.
What is Fibromyalgia?
It attaches to the anterior surface of the Sacrum and at the greater trochanter.
What is Piriformis?
What is the Ischium?
This treatment is designed to alleviate chronic pain by disrupting improper motor patterns while restoring proper neurological function.
What is Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy?
Of the hamstrings, this landmark is the attachment site of the Semitendinosus and is located proximal to the patella.
What is Pez Anserinus?
A thin, tough, elastic type of connective tissue that wraps most structures within the human body, including muscle.
What is Fascia?
Approximately 3 fingers wide, this muscle is easily accessible between the upper fibers of the rectus femoris and gluteus medius.
What is TFL?
What is the Acromioclavicular Joint?
An "order" in which I teach therapists to treat certain conditions..
What is Protocol?
The broader medial malleolus is located at the distal end of this bone.
What is Tibia?
What is Migraines?
The longest muscle in the body that stretches from the anterior superior iliac spine, across the thigh, and to the medial knee.
What is Sartorius?
Pes anserinus is located on this bone and is often times very tender to the touch.
What is Tibia?
A forecast of treatment.
What is Prognosis?
The more slender lateral malleolus protrudes from the distal end of this bone
What is Fibula?
A form of therapy in which you target specific areas of irritability with sustained pressure that create referred pain patterns.
What is Trigger Point Therapy?