Muscle injuries are among the most prevalent musculoskeletal conditions in athletes, contributing significantly to morbidity and time lost from competition. The use of ultrasound (US) is advantageous ...

More significant is the protection a strong neck provides. The average adult human head weighs 5kg and houses a key organ (spoiler: your brain), so focused neck exercises will offer both more support ...

Abstract: Neurorobotic devices, such as prostheses, exoskeletons, and muscle stimulators, can partly restore motor functions in individuals with disabilities, such as stroke, spinal cord injury (SCI), ...

Many of us are spending more time than ever glued to devices including laptops and mobile phones, and along with contributing to shorter attention span and reduced activity levels, it may also be ...

A simple ultrasound scan of blood vessels in the neck could help detect men at increased risk of heart attack and stroke. British researchers said they believe GPs could consider scanning the carotid ...

There’s a saying: pain begets pain. It is used in the context of physical pain, and also when someone inflicts their own psychological pain on others. On the physiological front, mounting research is ...

The platysma muscle is found at the front of the neck, under the chin. Platysma banding is known as a "turkey neck,” and many people seek cosmetic surgical procedures, such as a neck lift, to reduce ...

QMUS may serve as a reliable, non-invasive biomarker for monitoring DMD progression and functional status, addressing limitations of traditional assessments. Strong correlations were found between ...

Orthopedic Surgeon is Begging Men Over 40 to Strengthen These Neglected Muscles to Eliminate Chronic Neck and Upper-Back Pain originally appeared on Men's Fitness. Eric Mancini, M.D., is an orthopedic ...

Contrary to popular belief, the face ends at the chest. In other words, don’t forget to take care of your neck the way you do your canvas. More than holding up our head (the average adult head weighs ...