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Genu Valgum – “X legs”

Genu valgum , commonly called “knee knocking”, is a condition in which the knees fit and touch when the legs are straightened. Individuals with severe valgus deformities are usually unable to touch their feet while straightening their legs at the…

How to reduce lower back pain?

Low back pain becomes a musculoskeletal condition with a very negative social impact and one of the main causes of poor quality of life. Given that today there is a very wide range of factors that can cause symptoms of…

Arthritis of the shoulder

Arthritis is the process of deterioration of one or more joints. We distinguish between inflammatory (rheumatic) arthritis, in which the process begins with irritation of the joint and subsequent deterioration of the cartilage, and degenerative arthritis (arthrosis), in which there…

Thoracic part of the spine

If you’re doing upper back stretching exercises, you’re probably wondering what the anatomical components of the upper back are and why this region is often affected by muscle spasm and limitation of range of motion. Certain information about the upper…

Frozen shoulder

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a condition in which the main problems are pain and stiffness in the shoulder. It occurs in about 2% of the population, is much more common in women than in men, and most often affects…

Passive stretching

This form of stretching is similar to static stretching, except that another person or aid helps to elongate the muscle or group of muscles more. Due to the greater force that is applied to the muscle itself, this form is…

Painful shoulder syndrome

Impingement is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain. This condition occurs when a tendon or bursa is pinched in the shoulder. Excessive activity or frequent repetition of the same movements are the most common risk factors that…