What is Neck Strain? The neck’s muscles and ligaments act as a strong band that provides support and stability to the bones of the neck. More than twenty muscles in the neck are essential in...
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What is Knee Bursitis? Bursitis comes from combining the words bursa and + “itis,” a suffix used in medicine to imply inflammation. A bursa is a fluid-filled pouch that cushions the moving...
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), together with the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), forms the “X” structure at the middle of the knee joint, providing stability to the knee during...
The knee is one of the body's most complex joints, both structurally and functionally. It serves a role both for movement (e.g., walking) and stability (e.g., standing and sitting). Because of...
A sprain is when a ligament is stressed or torn. A ligament is a strong fibrous tissue that connects bones. Their role is to avoid excessive movement [more than acceptable range of motion] and...
