Mar 31, 2025 | Blog, IAOM Corner
What we know about the infrapatellar fat pad (IFP): lntracapsular but extra-synovial structure located between the patellar tendon, the femoral condyles, and the tibial plateau. Richly vascularized; serves as reservoir for mesenchymal stem cells. Innervated by...
Mar 31, 2025 | Blog, IAOM Corner
What we know about the inferior extensor retinaculum (IER} of the foot: Aponeurotic Y- or X-shaped structure located at the anterolateral aspect of the ankle and tarsal bones that is continuous with the sural fascia. Runs from the tip of the lateral malleolus to the...
Mar 31, 2025 | Blog, IAOM Corner
What do we know about Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) and the Hip Joint? KOA patients demonstrate: (compared with age-matched controls). weakness in the hip joint muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, and gluteus medius. hyperactive hip adductors and altered hip...
Mar 31, 2025 | Blog, IAOM Corner
Cervical Angina (Pseudoangina Pectoris) — Quick FactsDefinition: Also known as pseudoangina pectoris, cervical angina is non-cardiac chest pain that originates from cervical spine pathology rather than the heart. Prevalence: Occurs in approximately 1.4% of patients...
Jul 3, 2024 | Blog, IAOM Corner
What we know about testing of the Hip Region: – clinical examination is not simple with multiple potential differential diagnoses: intra-articular and/or extra articular pathologies as well as referred pain from other regions (pelvis and spine).- Greater...
Jul 3, 2024 | Blog, IAOM Corner
What we know about mobilizing the cervical spine: – cervical mobilization reduces pain and improves function for individuals with recurrent nonspecific neck pain.- IAOM-US: enhancing proper structure and biomechanics ensures optimal function. Download...
