A foot-inward gait instead of a forward-footed gait is common in children and the majority reposition themselves around age 8. This condition, which presents at birth but is noticed by the parent when the child begins to walk, does not usually cause discomfort.

The Q (quadriceps) angle of the knee provides information on the alignment of the knee joint. This is the angle between the quadriceps tendon and the patellar tendon. An increase in the angle is a risk for the subluxation of the patella. Q Angle is formed by two lines Line 1:...

Introduction: Unveiling the Psoas Muscle The human body holds a treasure trove of stories whispered through its very structure. One such story lies within the psoas muscle, a deep core muscle often referred to as the “muscle of the soul”. Tucked away in the lower back and hip, the psoas...

Hallux limitus is a condition that limits the big toe joint. This is because people withthis condition have a very hard time bending their big toe. Lack of flexibility eventually leads to joint stiffness. Stiffness causes pain, especially when walking. As the disease progresses, bone spurs and arthritis will form and eventually making this toe joint completely stiff. When this happens, the condition is called hallux rigidus, which is osteoarthritis of the big toe.

External, or lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition of the elbow caused by overuse of the front arm in extension. This causes inflammation of the tendons that join these muscles at the head of the radius. This epicondylitis develops pain around the head of the radius, limiting the extension and supination of the arm.

The repercussions of pandemics on the economy and public health are phenomena that transcend time. When comparing the 1918 influenza and the current COVID-19 pandemic, striking similarities emerge, influencing not only the global economy but also the way osteopathic practitioners interact with their audiences. This in-depth analysis will highlight more parallels...