July 2015

Mallet Finger is an injury to tendon that straightens the end of a finger or thumb. In this condition the finger bends down beyond normal and cannot be straightened actively. It is also known as 'Baseball finger'. In Mallet Finger, usually 3 types of injuries occur: The tendon is damaged, but no fractures are present; The tendon ruptures with a small fracture caused by the force of the injury. The tendon ruptures with a large fracture. This condition can happen to anyone but basketball and baseball players are especially susceptible. In children the injury may involve the cartilage that controls bone growth. Causes Mallet Finger occurs when

The shoulder blade is made up of three joints: the humerus (upper arm bone), the clavicle (collarbone) and the scapula (shoulder blade). The scapula is an amazing anatomical structure. It is suspended over the ribs between the spine and the arm by only two ligaments. The scapulothoracic joint is located where the shoulder blade glides along the chest wall (thorax).Snapping Scapula Syndrome is a disorder in which scapulothoracic motion produces a snapping, grinding, thumping or popping sensation. A loud popping or cracking sound is heard when the arm is raised up overhead. The medical term for this sound is crepitus.

Lower Crossed Syndrome is also known as Pelvic Crossed Syndrome, Distal Crossed Syndrome or 'Unterkreuz Syndrome'. The lower crossed syndrome (LCS) is the result of muscle strength imbalances in the lower segment. When muscles are constantly shortened or lengthened in relation to each other, such imbalances occur. It's an imbalance of tight and weak structures around the pelvis, hips and lower back. This imbalance can cause pain and dysfunction and an over arching of the lower back.Lower Crossed Syndrome is a combination of weak glutes, weak abdominals, tight hip flexors, and a tight lower back. This syndrome is found in