The foot is a complex structure with many articulations and multiple degrees of freedom that play an important role in static posture and dynamic activities. The evolutionary development of the arch ...

Multiple layers of vascular smooth muscle cells (vSMCs) are present in blood vessels forming the media of the vessel wall. vSMCs provide a vessel wall structure, enabling it to contract and relax, ...

The heart is the body's hardest-working muscle. Whether you're awake or asleep, or exercising or resting, your heart is always at work. It pumps blood through arteries to deliver oxygen to organs ...

In patients with neck pain, algometry has consistent reliability on the upper trapezius muscle and the anterior tibial belly 9. Specifically for myofascial pain, Park et al. 10 identified excellent ...

The dumbbell shrug is an excellent mass and strength builder for the trapezius muscle. Now, many people (Mostly men) desire to have bigger traps because they make you look bigger, stronger, and more ...

When the pain is localized to the neck and the muscles next to the neck (the trapezius muscles), arthritis is usually causing the problem. Sometimes the neck gets irritated enough that the nerves ...