Exercises for the upper extremity can strengthen your shoulder after an injury and help you maintain the flexibility in your hands when you have arthritis. Do not execute the following exercises if you feel pain while performing them. Individuals...
When performing exercises, most health and wellness professionals recommend splitting the routine so the body and the muscles being worked have time to recover and rebuild. The rest and recovery time is crucial, as it is during this time that...
Hemiplegia is a debilitating condition that can affect the nerves and muscles of your upper extremities. Upper-extremity hemiplegia involves a total paralysis of your arm, rendering it completely immobile. This condition typically results from a...
Exercise empowers, even when you are when injured or incapacitated. Regular physical activity tends to confer a sense of control and heighten your fitness and mood. It also allows you to continue neuromuscular training. Upper extremity pedal...
Lower body exercises are the unsung heroes of weight training. While bulging biceps and six-pack abs receive most of the attention, lower body exercises contribute more to overall strength and muscle gain. Neglecting these important movements can...
Upper extremity spasticity may affect your ability to tie your shoes or even work for a living. This symptom can follow a traumatic brain injury, stroke or congenital disorder affecting the brain. A combined approach is taken towards treating...
Hemiplegia is paralysis on one side of the body. It usually includes your arm, leg and possibly the face of the affected side. If a brain injury occurs on the right side, the left side of the body is affected. A left-side brain injury affects the...
Experiencing a stroke or cerebral vascular accident, or CVA, is a very scary experience. Symptoms vary from mild weakness and possible intermittent numbness on one side of the body to full blown paralysis, or flaccidity, affecting the upper and...
A lower extremity amputation refers to the removal of the leg, foot or toes from the body, according to MedLine Plus. Leg amputations are generally considered trans-femoral, or above the knee, and trans-tibial, or below the knee. Lower extremity...
The largest muscle group of your upper extremities is the deltoids, which make up your shoulders. This group, which is responsible for the roundness of the shoulders, is made up of three different sections: anterior, middle and posterior. Your...
A lower-extremity amputation may be at the hip, above the knee, below the knee, the foot or simply a toe, according to the Merck Manuals. Home exercise for a lower extremity amputation will vary depending on the extent of the amputation, but...
Lymphedema is a disorder that causes excess protein-rich fluid to accumulate in the interstitial tissues of the body. It commonly manifests as swelling in the extremities and can cause significant health problems if not treated appropriately. A...
Fractures, sprains, strains, tendinitis, bursitis, arthritis and stress fractures can all affect your lower extremities -- most commonly your hips, quadriceps, hamstrings, knees, calves, ankles and feet. Injury can leave your lower extremities...
A deep-vein thrombosis, or DVT, is an abnormal blood clot that blocks blood flow in a large vein. DVTs in the arm cause pain, swelling, discoloration and occasionally weakness. Clot fragments can break off and travel to the lungs, causing...
If you had to name all the major components of health related fitness, would you remember to include flexibility? Maintaining full range of motion in your upper and lower body is crucial to exercise and sport performance as well as just feeling...
Children rely on the muscles in their lower extremities when they play sports, do household chores and run around the playground. Strength training helps kids improve the performance of these muscles. Resistance workouts also prevent sports...
Many different pathologies can affect upper extremity motion. These might include acute or chronic diseases such as a stroke, neuropathies affecting upper extremity strength, arthritic conditions, or injuries. When upper extremity motion is...
Your upper extremity includes your shoulder, arm, wrist and hand. You may take this part of your body for granted -- at least, until something goes wrong. Injuries, overuse and conditions such as arthritis can limit the range of motion in your...
Doing a knee lift while running, going full depth on a barbell squat, kicking a soccer ball or just walking without any tightness in your legs all require full range of motion. You use your legs in many sporting, exercise and daily activities and...
Several systems in the body are responsible for maintaining fluid balance. These include the circulatory, lymphatic and urinary systems. When there are disturbances in normal functioning of any of these systems, lower extremity edema, which is...
Numerous conditions can cause lower extremity leg pain. According to the MedlinePlus website, lower leg muscles---the muscles originating in the lower leg or shin---are a common source of pain or discomfort. However, other structures in the lower...
Your upper body produces pushing, pulling and rotational movements that require your lower body to generate initially. Strength, stability and balance originate from your lower body and transfer to your upper body, according to physical therapist...
Your lower body consists of your hips, legs and feet, which work together to move, such as when you run, climb or squat. They also help your upper body lift, pull or push heavy objects that you would not normally be able to handle with your upper...
To have a strong and flexible upper body, you must also have a strong and flexible lower body, because it is your base of support and where most of your strength begins. According to physical therapist and strength coach Gray Cook, exclusive...
Crouching down engages your core and entire lower-body with emphasis on your quads and glutes. To crouch correctly your quads need to be able to carry your weight over your knees without stress, according to The American Council on Exercise....
Walking and running are everyday movements that can be severely compromised when blood clots obstruct the blood vessels in the legs. Sometimes, these vessels dilate and cause excruciating pain. In some cases, blood flow to and from the legs is...
The upper extremities include the upper arms, forearms and hands, and all the structures within them. Doing plyometric exercises that target the upper extremities on a regular basis improves muscle power, allowing you to execute shoulder, elbow...
Aging affects muscle strength and bone density. Lost leg strength can affect your ability to walk and climb stairs, two activities vital to your daily functioning. Engaging in regular exercises for the legs can help you to maintain your mobility...
Resistance bands either resemble large rubber bands or they have rubber tubes with handles on the ends. The type you use is really a matter of preference as both are effective at working your muscles. To zero in on your lower extremities, you will...
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