Intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) refers to the pressure within the abdominal cavity. It’s the pressure exerted by the abdominal organs against the abdominal wall and the structures that enclose them, such as muscles, fascia, and connective tissue. Several factors contribute to the generation and regulation of intra-abdominal pressure: The regulation of intra-abdominal pressure is essential for […]
What is it? Medically known as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, shin splints is a term used to refer to pain along the inside of the tibia or shin bone. The pain of shin splints is usually felt over the area where two particular muscles insert into the tibia. These are Tibialis Posterior and Flexor Digitorum […]
Hamstring Tears What is it? The hamstrings are a large group of muscles found at the back of the thigh. The primary role of these muscles is to bend the knee and collectively, these muscles are some of the strongest in the body. Despite their strength, the hamstrings are very prone to injury especially when […]
