A Podiatrist is a doctor devoted to the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders that affect the foot, ankle and lower leg. Practitioners of podiatry may focus on varying specialties within the field including primary care, orthopedics, biomechanics, pediatrics, geriatrics, sports medicine and surgery. Having an understanding of the different branches of medical providers will increase your effectiveness with your clients and allow for a better network of practitioners.

The synergist or assisting muscle to the biceps brachii is the brachialis muscle.

All of the other options would indicate a chronic or later stage of an injury/disfunction. During an acute injury, inflammation would be most evident.

The action of petrissage is best suited for moving stagnant blood and lymph away from an injury site and replacing it with nutrient rich blood and fresh lymph.

Tennis elbow affects the extensor muscles of the forearm and is attributed to the tearing of flexor muscles during impact of a back hand swing.