#Tendons

[cmaidaartworkblog]

Here's some hominid soft facial anatomy : )

The model on the right of frame, representing Australopithecus sediba, has been in sporadic progress for over a year now across a few programs, and I was able to create the model on the left of frame by conforming all the A. sediba elements to the Kabwe cranium (belonging to Homo heidelbergensis *or* H. bodoensis by some classifications). That latter process took place entirely in Blender over only a couple days, so I'm pretty happy with this method. While the skulls themselves aren't visible in these screenshots, they are part of the Blender file and were downloaded directly from MorphoSource, which was pretty helpful. Digital sculpture (SculptFab, SculptGL, 3D Builder, Blender), 2023-24

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[theothername]

Beautiful hands in action.

The tendons...

Supergirl S6E19

[miscmonstro]

zap zap heres half your life back

I like to think of ectoplasm as a substance that does whatever it wants. Electrocution? Heat to the point of melting? Tearing something into chunks and reassembling it? Why not all three?

[freedom-shamrock]

My Feet Hate Me

After spending two weeks flattened by a cold that triggered my asthma, I'm finding the tendons in my feet are so tight and angry. I'm trying to calm them down so I don't do real damage at dance tomorrow.

Heat

Gentle stretches

Roll feet over tennis balls (ouch)

More stretches

More heat

Massage with Tiger Balm

Repeat

I'm at the Tiger Balm stage of treatment and my feet are so pleasantly warm. Eventually there will be ice (I have these new ice pack socks to try out) because I think there's some inflammation. Ugh.

[gore-tango]

Pulling Strings

[randygrim]

I cant remember if i posted this but! Anantomy practice :p

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sinewy boi I did for quick warm up

[whatareyoureallyafraidof]

  Climate Change issues aside, I hate to complain about Pittsburgh having 60 and 70 degree days in February; but these rollercoastering temperatures are killing my joints - especially my shoulder. :-(

[bpod-bpod]

Steady Burs

If you go down to the woods today you might come home covered in sticky plant parts. These may be the burs or dry fruit of 'hitchhiker' plants like Harpagonella palmeri (left) – they often use animals as vehicles to spread their seeds. Bioengineers are very interested in H. palmeri’s secret – tiny hooks (seen zoomed in on the right), which allow the fruit to spread their weight across an attached surface, especially one that might be moving quickly. The researchers find that varying the spacing, size and stiffness of these hooks allows the plants to balance the stressful forces involved, so they can cling on. The team are now investigating ways to mimic these plucky plants in human surgery, where, H. palmeri might inspire new ways of attaching moving tendons to bones.

Written by John Ankers

Image left by Matt Berger on Wikipedia

Image right and research by Ethan D. Hoppe et al, Genin Lab, NSF Science and Technology Center for Engineering Mechanobiology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA

Image left published under a CC-BY-4.0 license. Image right copyright Genin Lab, WUSTL

Research published in Proceedings of the Royal Society A, March 2023

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[We remove the tendons, remove the fat, and we're gonna build the tourine. You are an enigma wrapped in a sticky bun. You stack them on top. The weight. Straight to the walk-in.]

[benberg1984]

A great proponent of my training is working with Isometrics mainly of the Overcoming & Hybrid variety (Hybrid is a combo of Overcoming & Yielding Isometrics). It continues to give me results that not only shaped my physique but keeps me in shape with the dynamic movements I do. Learn about Hybrids & Overcoming Isometrics from @red.delta.project book Overcoming Isometrics available below for either paperback or kindle. It's one of the most unique aspects on the subject of Isometric Training out there today. Get your hands on it. https://amzn.to/3lmZy29 #isometrics #overcomingisometrics #isometricexercises #isometrictraining #hybrid #hybridisometrics #reddeltaproject #isometrictrainingcourse #fitness #exercise #musclebuilding #strongbody #power #tendons #ligaments (at Hayden, Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/CogeqWULIl1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I'm so sorry this has taken so long and I'm glad you're finally getting relief. As someone with shitty shitty tendons who has had all sorts of Achilles, peroneus longus, peroneus brevis, soleus, and IT band shenanigans I am frankly surprised the PT or podiatrist didn't figure this out. This is literally their job. I feel like you need to send a strongly worded letter to both of them for wasting your time and money and for the extended recovery.

My ankle journey

I am sharing this with all you good people on the dash because I am so fucking mad it took so long for me to learn it and if I can spare one (1) person the agony it will be worth it.

So for like...oh, 8 or 9 months, I've been struggling with pain/inflammation/tendinitis in my left Achilles tendon. I don't know what caused it. It just started up (welcome to middle age, this shit happens). It wasn't severe enough to be debilitating, but it was annoying and limiting. It was also intermittent, in that some days it would be very painful and other days hardly at all. The kind of shoe I was wearing affected it a lot.

Now, I have bone spurs on both heels (it's just a thing that happens as you get older sometimes). I'm also aware that heel pain is usually the result of tight calf muscles that pull and irritate the tendon. I tried stretching that calf muscle. You know the stretch, this bitch right here:

I did it all the time. I also iced the ankle after walking for awhile, hoping to avoid inflammation. Results were...unsatisfying.

I went to:

A chiropractor

A podiatrist

A physical therapist

A bodywork coach

They all gave me some variation on the "strengthen your calf muscle, stretch your calf muscle" advice. I continued doing this without results.

I was getting frustrated, and a little afraid that this was just my life now. Finally, I thought...maybe some targeted massage might help. I asked for rec on a local FB site and was pointed to a woman who specializes in therapeutic massage including cupping, etc.

I went to her a week ago.

She spent over half our first session working on my left lower leg. Within about 10 minutes of making my eyes water, she uttered the sentence I did not know I had been waiting to hear:

"Oh, it's your soleus."

Excuse me, what?

"It's your soleus that's the culprit. It's all tied up and stiff." She started digging into it and I felt literal sparks run up my leg as she released adhesions and got the muscle moving a little. When she finally put the leg down, it felt like it was on fire with all the blood rushing into it.

She said, "You'll need to stretch your soleus. It'll clear up, but it'll take a bit of time - tendons take ages to heal."

But I HAVE been stretching.

"No, you haven't. The usual straight-leg calf stretch only stretches the gastrocnemius, that's the big belly muscle in your calf. That's not your problem. That stretch doesn't stretch the soleus. Don't worry, I'll show you how to stretch it."

My mind is spinning.

So here are the muscles in question:

The gastroc (as the pros call it) just attaches down the back but the soleus runs underneath it from the knee around the side to the heel. The lower part above the ankle is where it typically gets tight and forms adhesions.

To stretch it, you do the same calf thing where you put your foot back and press your heel to the ground, but you have to do it with your KNEE BENT:

The bent knee keeps the gastroc from engaging. It's one of those selfish muscles (like traps) - if you give it an inch, it'll just take over and prevent other muscles from working or stretching. There are other ways to stretch the soleus but this is the easiest and you can literally do it anywhere. I've been doing it while standing and waiting for things (the elevator to come, the toast to toast). You just put the heel back and bend the knee. It's kind of like curtseying.

The minute I did this stretch, I could FEEL where it was pulling on my tendon. I knew that THIS had been the problem.

The massage therapist also told me to stop icing my heel. She said icing is for an acute injury, but a more chronic aggravation needs heat, to increase blood flow for healing. She recommended elevation with heat every day (I've been doing it in bed during "phone before bed" time).

I have been doing the soleus stretch at least half a dozen times a day for almost a week, and the ankle is at least 70% better. It is still a little tight and tender, but the improvement is significant. I think a few more weeks will have it feeling normal.

I am...blown away by this. This massage therapist was able to pinpoint an issue in only a few minutes that eluded all the other professionals I saw. I can't wait to go back to her and have her solve all my other problems, tbh.

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Palmar tendonitis: relieve your pain and regain a nimble hand

Palmar tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendons located in the palm of the hand. These tendons play an essential role in flexing the fingers. When these tendons are subjected to repeated strain or sudden movements, they can become inflamed, leading to pain, stiffness and reduced grip strength.

What causes palmar tendonitis?

The most common causes of palmar tendonitis are linked to :

- Repetitive movements: manual work, racket sports, activities requiring a prolonged grip.

- Trauma: falls, fractures, sprains.

- Inflammatory diseases: rheumatoid arthritis, gout.

  What are the symptoms?

The symptoms of palmar tendonitis can vary from person to person but generally include :

- Pain in the palm of the hand, which worsens with movement.

- Stiffness in the morning or after a period of inactivity.

- Localised swelling.

- Reduced grip strength.

How is palmar tendonitis treated?

Treatment for palmar tendonitis depends on the severity of the inflammation. It may include :

- Rest: It is essential to rest the hand to allow the tendons to repair.

- Ice: Applying ice several times a day can help reduce inflammation.

- Anti-inflammatories: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can relieve pain and reduce inflammation.

- Physiotherapy: A physiotherapist can teach you specific exercises to strengthen the hand muscles and improve mobility.

- Corticosteroid injections: In the event of persistent pain, corticosteroids may be injected.

- Surgery: In the most serious cases, surgery may be considered.

How can palmar tendonitis be prevented?

To prevent palmar tendonitis, it is important to :

- Take regular breaks during repetitive activities.

- Wear splints to relieve the tendons.

- Strengthen hand muscles with specific exercises.

- Adapt your workstation to avoid awkward postures.

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[mansion1of7]

I will cut and tear the tendons out of the layer of air around my body

I need that done it's important

It would be so satisfying