Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common of all joint diseases, affecting more than 30 million Americans. In the next few decades, the number of people suffering with osteoarthritis is expected to skyrocket, as people are living longer and the percentage of the...
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a powerful stabilizer of the knee, possessing 2 different bundles (Fig. 1) that help stabilize the knee against anterior shear force, valgus collapse, and excessive internal tibial rotation. Despite its overall strength, the ACL...
Published in Dynamic Chiropractic, Vol. 30, Issue 3 The word sesamoid is Latin for “sesame seed.” These small bones are located inside specific tendons, where they improve mechanical efficiency by pulling the tendon farther away from the joint’s axis...
The popliteus muscle originates from the lateral aspect of the distal femur and inserts along the posterior aspect of the proximal tibia. It is comprised of three separate fiber bundles that are under different degrees of tension, depending upon the degree of knee...
In any given year, nearly 40% of the US population will develop a low back injury severe enough to limit activity (1). Once injured, there is a 22% chance of reinjury within three months, and a nearly 80% chance of reinjury within the next three years (2). The cost of...
You would think that the connection between hip arthritis and pain would be pretty straightforward: people with the greatest degree of arthritis as measured on x-rays should have the greatest amount of pain. Surprisingly, this is not always the case as many people...
