Thoracic Spine Mobility
Think about how much time we spend sitting: sit when we eat, sit in the car, sit for work, sit to watch movies, etc. That’s a lot of sitting! Now that we are at home more we are probably sitting…
What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
It’s no secret that we spend a lot of time sitting in front of the computer. A recent survey found the typical office worker will spend 1,700 hours a year in front of a computer screen. (1) That comes out…
The Scapulothoracic Joint
The scapulothoracic "joint" is made up of the scapula (shoulder blade) and its articulation with the ribcage. In between these structures are 2 muscles, namely the subscapularis (aka one of the rotator cuff muscles) and the serratus anterior. This "joint"…
Benefits of the Deadlift
What if I told you I can help you increase strength, lose fat, gain muscle, improve your posture, and better your overall athleticism? What if I told you learning how to do ONE exercise can do all of that for…
Blood Flow Restriction Training
What is Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) rehabilitation? The complicated answer stands as a brief intermittent occlusion of venous blood flow, using a specialized tourniquet while exercising. The goal is to reduce enough blood flow to create positive changes, not only…
Upper and Lower Crossed Syndrome
This bad positioning of the pelvis adds a lot of stress to the low back and makes it difficult to stabilize the core. If your core is unstable, this can lead to a host of musculoskeletal injuries.
Kinetic Chain
So what does the concept of the kinetic chain have to do with your health and understanding of musculoskeletal injuries? Simply put, this concept helps inform us that joints in the body can cause dysfunction elsewhere in the body.
Metatarsalgia
Metatarsalgia is pain and inflammation at the ball of the foot. The pain may increase with during weight-bearing activities such as standing, walking, and running.
Understanding Concussions Part 2: Returning to Sport and Prevention
About 41 percent of student athletes who have sustained a concussion will return to sport prematurely. This can be very dangerous because it can lead to something called second impact syndrome, which is often fatal.
Understanding Concussions Part 1: Education & Dangers
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. The resulting trauma from this sudden movement can cause damage to the brain cells.