Description:
The rotator cuff provides strength and stability to the glenohumeral joint (a ball and socket joint, also referred to as the shoulder joint) and consists of four muscles: the subscapularis, the supraspinus, the infraspinus and the teres minor.
All of these muscles encompass this joint and help to control the joint during rotation. The glenohumeral joint is where the humerus (bone in upper arm) attaches to the scapula (shoulder blade).
Description:
A slipped disc can also be referred to as a ruptured, herniated, bulging or a prolapsed disc; and it is an injury affecting the spine.
Description:
The hip can be referred to as an area or a joint (acetabulofemoral joint). It is the joint located between the femur and the acetabulum of the pelvis.
The hip is weight bearing, maintains balance and is subject to wear and tear. The iliotibial band (ITB) is a thick wide tendon that runs along the outside of the hip joint. It originates from the outside of the pelvis, the iliac crest and inserts just below the knee on the lateral condyle of the tibia. It is responsible for stabilising the knee during running.
Description:
The Achilles tendon is also referred to as the calcaneal tendon. The Achilles tendon is an incredibly strong fibrous band and is found at the back of the lower leg.
The Achilles tendon connects the plantaris, gastrocnemius and soleus muscles (the large calf muscles) to the calcaneous (heel) bone. The tendon that connects from the gastrocnemius to the calcaneous is longer than the soleus part. The Achilles tendon helps give the power when pushing off, and allows for pushing up off the toes (for example when on tippy toes).
Description:
Bicipital tendinitis, referred to also as biceps tendinitis and shoulder tendinitis, is swelling of the long head of the biceps tendon. The biceps is a muscle located at the front of your upper arm, and it helps the elbow flex (bend). Tendons attach muscle to bone.
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