Muscle: Popliteus Origin/Insertion: Lateral condyle of femur & lateral meniscus Action: Flexes & rotates leg towards the midline of the body in order to unlock the knee when walking, running, or squatting; rotates the thigh away from the midline of the body when standing up. Let’s talk about the popliteus The A-List movie stars may Read more Meet Your Muscles: the Popliteus […]
Injuries
Injury Management: The PRICE is RICE
I’m writing this post from my couch as per usual, however this time my left leg is wrapped in an elastic bandage and propped up on a stack of pillows. Yes kids, yesterday afternoon I suffered a minor injury, a self-diagnosed Level 1 tear of the medial gastrocnemius, AKA Tennis Leg. What better time than Read more Injury Management: The PRICE is RICE […]