Quadriceps

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Knee Patella, Injuries & Pain and  Ligaments

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Knee Joint

3 types of knee sprains

Menisci of human knee top view

Meniscus tears and treatment

Illustration of all knee ligaments, meniscus and cartilage

Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament

Posterior Cruciate Ligament tear: Because this ligament stabilizes the knee with backward forces, the knee will drop back when fully ruptured. This is examined with the “Posterior Draw Test” by evaluating the distance the knee moves backward (posteriorly) compared to the non-effected knee.

Posterior Cruciate Ligament tear

“ACL Posterior Draw Test” is when you pull forward with the leg and hamstrings as lose as the patient can get, and evaluate the distance the tibia bone moves compared to the opposite non-effected knee.

Knee Brace

Once the knee suffers blunt trauma in sports or everyday life, it is important to get ice applied to the knee joint ASAP to stop any swelling and pain. Depending on the level of injury, the tissue around the knee like the quads, hamstrings, gastrocnemius, and the ligaments may have torn and the knee will swell.

This is the knee capsule surrounding the knee joint. It is so thick, when the knee bleeds from a blunt trauma and torn tissue, you will not be able to see black and blue (aka ecchymosis) marking on the skin accept swelling.

Chondromalacia of the patella is when the cartilage behind the patella bone becomes torn and stringy. When the knee is flexed, the patella is pressed into the femoral groove and grinds on the choppy cartilage causing a spaghetti snapping sound. An imbalance and week support of the quadriceps is the cause of this and strength balance with leg exercises is needed.

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This entry was posted in Adductors iliapsoas (ilio-so-as) illiacus & Psoas Major Muscle Legs Quadriceps on July 26, 2014 by admin | Open »

Gracilis Pain

The Gracilis muscle’s fibers run vertically downward, passing behind to the medial condyle of the femur, curving around the medial condyle of the tibia, and inserts into the upper part of the medial surface of the tibia, below the condyle (Confusing but see pic below). Because of its attachment the Gracilis muscle is considered a Ad-doctor.

This illustration show the relation of the Gracilis with the other Ad-ductors

The Gracilis attaches on top of the ishial tuberosity bone, and below to the medial portion of the tibia. It is usually felt like a graoin pull.

These strectes shown will help increase the gracilis’ range of motion an releive the pain when injured.

RX is always Ice 30 minutes 2x day on the painful area of the groin, anti inflammatory, and stretch.

 

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 Piriformis and Sciatic Stretches

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Piriformis Syndrome – Sciatic Nerve Pain

Piriformis stretch- This stretch lengthens the Piriformis and the Glute muscles. It also stretches the six lateral rotators of the hip which can all contribute to pressure on the Sciatic Nerve.

The single leg hamstring stretch relives pressure from the lumbar level because a tight hamstring can tilt the pelvic and compromise the natural lumbar curve; placing pressure on the ultimately resulting in an inflamed Sciatic Nerve.

The “Hurdler” stretch reduces pressure at the lumbar level by lengthening the Rectus Femoris and the iliopsoas muscle. If these muscles are thigh the lumbar will be pulled forward and again placing pressure on the lumbar nerves that eventually become inflame the Sciatic Nerve

This stretch lengthens the IT Band, and stretches the rotators in the lumbar spine

This stretch lengthens the IT Band, and stretches the rotators in the lumbar spine

“Single Standing Single Quad Stretch” is an alternative stretch to the hurdler stretch

“Single Leg illiopsoas Stretch” is another alternative way of doing the hurdler Stretch on the floor and stretching the iliopsoas muscle

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Leg Day / Quads-Hamstrings-Calves-Glutes

This entry was posted in Abductors Adductors Calf Gastrocnemius and Soleus Gluteus Muscles Hamstrings Legs Quadriceps Shin - Lower Leg on July 14, 2014 by admin

Leg Day / Quads-Hamstrings-Calves-Glutes

I had to put a nice ass in here!

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{Pressing motions engage the quads, hamstrings, and gluteus} {Commit to be Fit p188}

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Push Day- Chest, Shoulders and Triceps

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Pull Day- Back and Biceps Day

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This entry was posted in Hamstrings Legs Quadriceps Shin - Lower Leg on June 18, 2014 by admin | Open »

Tibia, Fibula & Talus

 

Bones to remember:

1. Tibia bone
2. Tibial Platue
3. Tibial Tuberosity
4. Fibula
5. Meniscus
6. Talus

 

This is an illustration of the Tibia & Fibula connection to the Talus Bone forming the ankle joint.

{Tibia Fibula connection to the Talar Bone forming the ankle joint}

Tibia and Fibula bones with the interosseous membrane

This shows the Tibia bone with the “Medial Malleolus” which is the hook shaped bone at the bottom of the Tibia Bone. It’s the bonny knot on the outside area (lateral) of the ankle joint.

{Fibula}

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Femur & Pelvic Bone Connection

 

Bones and area to remember:

1. The thigh bone is called the “Femur”.

2. The Femur has a Greater & Lessor Trochanter.

3. Know the “Head” of the Femur and that it attaches to the hip joint called the “Acetabulum”.

4. Lateral & Medial “Epicondyles”

Femur detailed with Head of the Femur, Greater & Lesser Trochanter, Medial & Lateral Epicondyles

Single view of the Femur Bone

Hip joint with Femur connection to hip joint

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iliapsoas (ilio-so-as)-illiacus & Psoas Major together

Back Pain-John The Bodyman on Time Warner Cable.mp4

Attachment:The term iliopsoas (ilio-so-as) refers to the combination of the psoas (so-as)  major and the iliacus muscle at their lower (inferior) ends. Because of this connection they are given  the common name iliopsoas. These muscles are felt (palpated) by pressing threw the abdomen, and easy to feel when swollen.  The psoas minor does not contribute to the iliopsoas muscle.

{iliopsoas muscle connection}

{Diagram of the pelvic girdle note the ilium pointing to the iliac fossa which houses the iliacus muscle}

The psoas major originates along the outside (lateral) surfaces of the vertebral bodies of T12 ( 12th Thoracic vertebrae)   and L1-L5 (1st thru 5th lumbar vertebrae). The iliacus originates in the iliac fossa of the pelvis.

The psoas major unites with the iliacus at the level of the pelvic (iliac fossa) and crosses the hip joint to insert on the very tip (lesser trochanter) of the femur.

Action:The iliopsoas is involved in flexion, which is why it’s considered in the hip flexor group and lateral rotation (supination) of the thigh. If the limb is fixed they involve in flexion of the trunk.

Pain: the Iliopsoas is the main hidden reason for lower back.  Dr. Janet Travell, the mother of myofasical pain and trigger point medicine, named this muscle  as the “Hidden Prankster”!  Sports or prolonged siting are all contributors to this condition due to the repetitive hip flexion movements. Pain due to Iliopsoas inflammation is felt in the low back, hip particularly across the top of pelvic bone (Iliac Crest), groin, buttocks, lower area of the abdominals and higher area of the thigh.

{iliopsoas referred pain on the tip on the crest of the hip (illiac crest) and Sacrum}

{iliopsoas referred pain in the low back and top thigh}

The only real effective way to stretch this muscle is the “Hurdler” stretch because of the pulling from the pelvic girdle and the crossing connection of the Rectus Femorus.

{Hurdler stretch for the iliopsoas}

{Hurdler stretch for the iliopsoas single leg, less advanced}

Watch this video link below on how to safely perform the “Hurdler” stretch. (Give it a few seconds to open)

Back Pain-John The Bodyman on Time Warner Cable.mp4

 

 

 

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Piriformis Muscle and the Sciatic Nerve

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This illustration shows a cut away of the Gluteus Maximus-and-Piriformis. Notice the Piriformis is right under the GM.

This is showing the Piriformis muscle and its attachment starting from the Sacrum edge to the tip of the femurs’ Greater Trochanter.

Piriformis-syndrome-This illustration is demonstrating the Sciatic Nerve placement running from the Sacrum bone, into the pelvic region and down behind the Piriformis

This is an illustration of the Piriformis and the sciatic nerve showing the 4 possible pathways the sciatic can take passing the Piriformis. 1-The Sciatic runs down and behind the Piriformis, this is the normal pathway. 2- The Sciatic splits around the Piriformis. 3-The Sciatic splits with one part going through the Piriformis causing constant pain from pressure especially when it is inflamed. 4- The entire Sciatic goes through the Piriformis and causing pain almost all the time especially when the Piriformis is inflamed or has direct pressure.

Sciatic nerve and Piriformis syndrome are synonymous with each other when it comes to pain symptoms. The pain is in the same area causing a miss diagnosis of what is really casing the pain. Is it the nerve or the muscle or both? A well trained doctor or PT can figure it out, if they take the time to listen and observe. Also, a proper diagnosis should include palpation of the area to feel if Piriformis swelling is present and that may be the cause to the aggravated Sciatic Nerve. Knowing the cause to the problem of which came first will lead to a more successful rehab or strength training program. When the diagnosis quickly blames the Sciatic Nerve, it may be a good quick guess to satisfy the patient, but might not solve the problem.

This illustration shows a cut away of the Gluteus Maximus-and-Piriformis. Notice the Piriformis is right under the GM and the Sciatic Nerve runs under the Piriformis.

When Piriformis Syndrome is advanced, it produces bad posture which can lead to other problems.

When treating the swollen Piriformis, sit on ice every day 3 times a day for 30 minutes each time. Place the ice bag on a sofa cushion so to soften the pressure. Once the area is so cold it become numb, try to stretch as shown in this section. You have to be aggressive for the spasm in the Piriformis to go away, don’t worry it won’t break. Take every day precautions to prevent the inflammation from coming back. Make sure you are not sitting on a wallet during the day. Have shoe orthotics made custom for your feet to re-align your posture. Don’t sit too long during the day and stretch as often as you can.

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This entry was posted in Abductors Adductors Hamstrings iliapsoas (ilio-so-as) illiacus & Psoas Major Muscle Legs Quadriceps Shin - Lower Leg on May 18, 2014 by admin | Open »

Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus and Semimembranosus

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{Hamstrings Semitendinosus and semimembranosus Biceps Femoris}

{Hamstring Injury on the Biceps Femorus)

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{Glutes–Hamstrings and illiopsoas rear view (posterior) Notice how the Gluteus Maximus covers the connection of all the hamstrings to the Butt Bone (Ischial Tuberosity}

 

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