Introduction Kyphosis, often perceived as solely a spinal issue, significantly impacts overall posture and movement patterns. The compensatory mechanisms adopted by the body to maintain balance in the presence of kyphosis can place abnormal stresses on various joints, particularly the hips, leading to pain, dysfunction, and even injury. Etiology The primary cause is the altered …
Anterior compartment syndrome is a medical condition characterized by increased pressure within the anterior compartment of the leg, leading to decreased blood flow and potential damage to muscles, nerves, and other tissues which causes pain in the anterior lower leg, which is increased in resisted dorsiflexion. Causes of Anterior compartment syndrome Pathophysiology The anterior compartment …
The ITB is a non-elastic collagen cord stretching from the pelvis to below the knee.At the top it is attached to the iliac crest, where it blends with the gluteus maximus and tensor fascia lata. As the tract descends down lateral side of the thigh its deep fiber attach to the linea aspera of the …
