Tendonitis is common and about 30% of healthcare visits for musculoskeletal conditions affect the tendon. Age, smoking, obesity, and high cholesterol increase the risk of developing tendonitis. Rest ...
Patellar tendonitis happens when the tendon becomes inflamed and irritated. Resting and avoiding activities that cause pain in the knee is important for recovery. Icing the inflamed area helps reduce ...
Abstract: This paper analyzes tendon-driven mechanisms (TDMs) with active and passive tendons and proposes a method for designing TDMs. First, we group TDMs into six classes according to their ...
Abstract: The Brachialis (BR) is placed under the Biceps Brachii (BB) deep in the upper arm. Therefore, the detection of the corresponding surface Electromyogram (sEMG) is a complex task. The BR is an ...
The dumbbell cross-body hammer curl is an excellent isolation exercise for the bicep, brachialis, and brachioradialis muscles. Now, this is a great exercise for anyone as it’s very simple to do and ...
What is Tommy John Surgery? UCL reconstruction is a surgery commonly used to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament inside the elbow by replacing it with a tendon from elsewhere in the body. The goal ...
Although you may not have heard of enthesitis, the structures in the body affected by the condition are involved in every move you make. Bones and muscles are held together by tendons and ligaments, ...