Young athletes are often plagued by upper-body dysfunction. Winging shoulder blades, weak core muscles, the inability to connect to the glutes, poor grip strength and weakness at the push-off point ...

Building an effective workout routine isn’t just about showing up at the gym. One of the most important decisions you’ll make ...

History gathering should solicit the patient’s abilities or limitations with these activities of daily living (ADLs). The patient may have mild arthralgias. Lungs are the most common extra muscular ...

Short-term muscle weakness is common and can be caused by something as simple as a tough workout. However, persistent muscle weakness without apparent cause could indicate an underlying health ...

What is the differential diagnosis for a formerly active and healthy 70-year-old woman with worsening proximal weakness, torticollis, and a widespread raised red rash across her cheeks bilaterally?

Repeatedly doing the same type of activity — whether it’s running, lifting or sitting — can have serious downsides. By Hilary Achauer When you head out for your daily run, with each stride you’re ...

Lie on right side, feet flexed and stacked on top of each other. Place left hand on ground in front of chest to stabilize the body. Keep the body in a straight line, tailbone tucked. With left foot ...

Your pectoralis major is a large and powerful chest muscle that’s shaped like a fan. It starts from two sections: your breastbone (sternum) and your collarbone (clavicle). The two sections come ...