Can understanding the anatomy and function of the long thoracic nerve help individuals make informed healthcare decisions after an injury… Read More
An axillary nerve injury can cause pain, weakness, and shoulder mobility loss. Can physical therapy help restore and maintain shoulder… Read More
Can determining whether arm numbness occurs suddenly or gradually and whether there are other symptoms help healthcare providers diagnose and… Read More
Can weight and strength training increase speed and power in athletes that participate in throwing sports? Throwing Sports Top-throwing athletes… Read More
The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that begin in the cervical/neck spinal cord and travel down the cervicoaxillary… Read More
Stiffness and pain developing in the shoulder could be adhesive capsulitis, (frozen shoulder), a condition in the shoulder's ball-and-socket joint/glenohumeral… Read More
The biceps curl is an exercise to build strength in the upper arm. Curls are a common exercise used in… Read More
The function of the arm is to allow for movement of the wrist and hand. Various muscles initiate the arm's… Read More
Introduction One of the many muscles that help stabilize the shoulders and provide movement when the arms are in motion. The tricep… Read More
Introduction When it comes to the human body in motion, the arms can carry, lift, and move items from one place to… Read More
Introduction The upper extremities of the body, which include the head, neck, shoulders, chest, and arms, all have a specific… Read More
The body's nerves are the communication system that carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body. Some… Read More
The thoracic spine, also known as the upper or middle back, is designed for stability to anchor the rib cage… Read More
Bowling is a fun physical activity that is enjoyable for all ages. Today, there are college bowlers, recreational bowlers, amateur,… Read More
The latissimus dorsi or lats are the large flat muscles on each side covering the width of the middle and… Read More
Pinched nerves occur when added pressure is applied to a nerve or set of nerves from surrounding tissues like bones,… Read More
Shoulder and arm pain can be debilitating, especially when there is no obvious cause or injury that needs to be… Read More
Carpal tunnel syndrome, or CTS, is when the median nerve that runs from the forearm into the hand becomes compressed.… Read More
A winged scapula can be a painful and even debilitating condition if left untreated. As the name suggests, the condition… Read More