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Strength can be a complex and multifaceted concept that is influenced by a range of societal and cultural factors. The mental model surrounding strength is a sociocultural phenomenon. As a society,...

The terms "trained" and "untrained" provide a useful way to describe the physical states of various systems, and can be applied in a breadth of contexts when describing the past experiences or...

An effective manual therapy plan relies on three key elements: communication, assessment, and strategy. Clear communication between the practitioner and client is critical to ensure that goals are...

What is a Joint?

A joint is the connection of two or more bones and the ability for motion to occur relative to one another. The space between these bones is joint workspace, and the connective...

What is the Knee Joint?

The knee joint is the space (i.e., joint space) where the thigh bone (i.e., femur) articulates to the shin bone (i.e., tibia). It is...

What is the Hip Joint?

The big toe joint is the space (i.e., joint space) where the big toe bone (i.e., proximal phalanx bone) articulates to the foot...

What is the Elbow Joint?

The elbow joint is the space (i.e., joint space) where the arm bone (i.e., humerus) articulates to the forearm bones (i.e., radius and ulna)....

What is the Hip Joint?

The hip joint is the space (i.e., joint space) where the thigh bone (i.e., femur) articulates to the pelvis (i.e., acetabulum). It is a...

What is the Shoulder Joint?

The shoulder joint is the space (i.e., joint space) where the arm bone (i.e., humerus) articulates to the shoulder blade (i.e., scapula). It is a ball-and-socket...

What is the Lumbar Spine?

The lumbar spine is the bottom section of your spine located between the thoracic spine (i.e., mid-back) and the tailbone. It consists of five vertebrae,...