The plantar fascia at the base of the foot can often become tight and injured when overworked, an injury known as plantar fasciitis. This can be quite a debilitating and…
The peroneals are a fascinating group of muscles which are often overlooked when doing any self myofascial release work. The peroneals are made up of two muscles peroneus longus and…
Our calf muscles are actually made of 2 different muscles: your gastrocnemius and your soleus Both are powerful muscles responsible for plantar flexion (pointing your toe) and are vital muscles…
The calf muscles are actually made of 2 different muscles: your gastrocnemius and your soleus. Both are powerful muscles responsible for plantar flexion (pointing your toe) and are vital muscles…
The tibialis anterior muscle is the large muscle on the outer front of the lower leg. It extends from just below the knee down across the ankle and gets inserted…
The posterior compartment of the lower leg contains seven muscles, organised into two layers – superficial and deep. The two layers are separated by a band of fascia. The posterior…
Upper Leg
Hamstrings The muscles in the posterior compartment of the thigh are collectively known as the hamstrings. They consist of the biceps femoris, semitendinosus and semimembranosus, which form prominent tendons medially…
Hamstrings The muscles in the posterior compartment of the thigh are collectively known as the hamstrings. They consist of the biceps femoris, semitendinosus and semimembranosus, which form prominent tendons medially…
Quadriceps Femoris The quadriceps femoris consists of four individual muscles; three vastus muscles and the rectus femoris. They form the main bulk of the thigh, and collectively are one of…
The medial compartment of the thigh is frequently called the adductor compartment because the major action of this group of muscles is adduction, except for the hamstring portion of the…
ITB
ITB The iliotibial tract (known as the iliotibial band or IT band) is a longitudinal thickening of the fascia lata, which is strengthened supero-posteriorly by fibres from the gluteus maximus….
ATFL The fascia lata is a deep fascial investment of the musculature of the thigh, and is analogous to a strong, extensible, and elasticated stocking. It begins proximally around the…
Hip
Spine
Pelvis and SIJ The sacroiliac (SI) joint is located in the pelvis. It links the iliac bone (pelvis) to the sacrum (lowest part of the spine above the tailbone). The…
Upper Body
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