What is Internal Snapping Hip Syndrome? Internal Snapping Hip Syndrome is a condition that is characterized by an audible click, pop or snap sensation in the front of the hip with certain movements. The 3 types of snapping hip syndrome: Internal (Front of hip) (This blog post will specifically address this.) External (Side of hip) … Read more
What is Hip Impingement? Hip Impingement is a condition where the front of the hip is compressed/pinched. (This generally occurs when the hip is flexed past 90 degrees.) It can lead to issues such as labral tears, cartilage wear and premature arthritis. It is also referred to as Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI). What causes Hip Impingement? … Read more
What is Elbow Tendonitis? It is the inflammation of the tendons in the elbow. This can result in pain, swelling and/or stiffness in the elbow. The content presented on this blog post is not medical advice and should not be treated as such. It is not intended to be used as a substitute for professional … Read more
Image courtesy of stockimages at FreeDigitalPhotos.net What is Shoulder Impingement? Shoulder Impingement is the compression of the following structures in the shoulder: Subacromial bursa Supraspinatus tendon As a result – this can lead to painful conditions such as: 1. Subacromial bursitis Let’s break it down into simpler terms: a) Subacromial = “underneath the acromion”. (The acromion is … Read more
What is Hunchback posture? Hunchback Posture (also known as having a pronounced Thoracic Kyphosis) is where the upper back is excessively rounded forward. The thoracic spine forms a curved-like appearance (… which resembles the letter “C”). The content presented on this blog post is not medical advice and should not be treated as such. It … Read more
What is Flat feet? It is a type of foot posture which involves the collapse of the inner arch of the foot. As a result – the bottom of the foot is in complete contact with the floor. (Also referred to as: Pes Planus, Fallen arches, Overpronated feet.) Note: It is completely normal for the … Read more
What is Sway back posture? The Sway Back Posture is where the pelvis is pushed in front of the line of the ankles. As a result, the torso sways backwards in the attempt to compensate for the forward shift in alignment. The content presented on this blog post is not medical advice and should not … Read more
“What is the best Quadratus Lumborum stretch? (Short cut: Click here to go straight to the stretches!) The Quadratus Lumborum (or QL for short) is a muscle that is located on both sides of the lumbar spine. (… and if you have ever had any lower back pain, it is safe to assume that this … Read more
What is a Posterior pelvic tilt? A Posterior Pelvic Tilt is where the pelvis is rotated backwards from the ideal neutral position. The content presented on this blog post is not medical advice and should not be treated as such. It is not intended to be used as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or … Read more
What is a Winged Scapula? A Winged Scapula (also known as Scapula Alata) is when the medial (inner) border of the shoulder blade protrudes off the rib cage. (Ideally – it should sit completely flat!) A Winged Scapula can be observed in: Normal resting posture (static) and/or Certain shoulder movements (dynamic). The content presented on this … Read more