The following is a summary of “Utilizing Preoperative Rectus Sheath Blocks to Decrease Opioid Administration during Pediatric Umbilical Hernia Repair,” published in the February 2025 issue of ...

The transversus abdominis muscle inserts onto the xiphoid process, which is a small bone that hangs down from the bottom of your breastbone, the linea alba, which is a tendon that runs vertically from ...

Say goodbye to basic crunches and hello to three muscle-torching crunch variations to build core strength. For this workout, you just need one of the best yoga mats and a resistance band or loop ...

Myelin is an insulating layer of lipids and proteins surrounding nerves. Myelin damage can cause problems with the nerves’ ability to send and receive electrical messages. Inflammatory disorders ...

Purpose: We present a case of transmuscular migration of a solid encircling silicone band through all four rectus muscles. Observations: A 33-year-old male with high myopia presented with a ...

‘Low’ certainty of evidence showed a greater reduction in inter-rectus distance measured at rest and during a head lift following abdominal muscle training compared with no exercise. Evidence on the ...