It appears that patients with tension-type headache (TTH) have relatively weak neck extension muscles, a new study shows. Researchers found that these patients are 26% weaker than controls with ...

Background Neck extension strength had been shown to be a predictor for concussion in professional rugby players. A reliable protocol for measuring neck strength had previously been devised to address ...

Head acceleration events (HAEs) can potentially have adverse consequences for athlete brain health. In sports, in which head injuries have the highest incidence, identifying strategies to reduce HAE ...

The following text summarizes information provided in the video. Health care visits related to symptoms or concerns regarding the neck are common. Although musculoskeletal neck pain is usually ...

McArdle sign is related to a diagnosis of MS; however, this sign has been described only twice previously. When defined as a reduction in neck strength >10% with neck flexion, McArdle sign is 100% ...

Playing sports in college is an exciting activity that can help you stay healthy, improve your mental health, make strong social connections, build your confidence, and even provide brilliant career ...

Flexion or extension of a certain body part typically refers to joints. Flexing a joint usually means closing it, and decreasing the angle between the body parts, while extending a joint means opening ...

That persistent dull ache in the neck, shoulders is common after long working hours for most people, but perhaps it is a bit more daunting for women. Women are often juggling long working hours along ...