Passive range of motion refers to range of motion when somebody or something else, such as a therapist or machine, is moving a body part or a joint, rather than the person themselves. Range of motion ...

Qin Zhu, a UW professor of kinesiology and health, poses next to a webcam setup showing master’s student Jason Feng standing next to a motion-capture suit on a mannequin. Zhu led a recent study that ...

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The measurement of joint range of motion (ROM) is a cornerstone of clinical assessment, rehabilitation and biomechanical research. Reliable and accurate quantification of joint movement is essential ...

During the Cirque Du Soleil show, the graceful, dancing acrobats command the stage, and they’re especially skilled, flexible, and athletic. When joints aren’t limited by tight tendons and ligaments, ...

Complete Anatomy, an iPad app from 3D4Medical, is designed to teach medical school students human anatomy with a virtual dissectible heart, real-time muscle movement mapping, nerve tracer, and ...

The following text summarizes information provided in the video. Hip pain is reported frequently by patients of all ages. Although hip pain is common, the hip joint is complex, which can make it ...

Esther Smith, DPT, Cert. MDT is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has specialized in treating athletes, specifically rock climbers, for the last decade. She is a storyteller, a mountain athlete and a ...