Hand Orthopaedic Tests
Hand Orthopaedic Tests Hand Palpation Anterior Aspect Thenar Eminence Descriptive Anatomy The thenar eminence lies at the lateral aspect of the hand with the palm facing out. It comprises three…
Cervical Nerve Root Lesions
Cervical Nerve Root Lesions The cervical spine consists of eight pairs of spinal nerves. Each spinal nerve consists of a dorsal root (sensory component) and a ventral root (motor component)….
Postural Assessment
Postural Assessment Steven P. Weiniger DC* *Private practice in Conyers, Georgia; founder, BodyZone.com. Why Posture Is Important Posture is how a body balances. If a body doesn’t balance, it falls…
Clinical Assessment Protocol
Clinical Assessment Protocol A thorough understanding of anatomic and biomechanical principles provides the foundation for accurate evaluation of orthopaedic and related neurologic conditions. Knowledge of these principles is required to…
