A Common Runners’ Problem: Hip Drop
Among the most common things we see in runners who have knee, hip, low back, and foot pain is known as hip drop. Hip drop is seen when someone is standing on one leg, and their pelvis tilts downwards towards…
Benefits of Working With a Physical Therapist
There are many benefits of working with a physical therapist. Injury Prevention Injury prevention is undeniably important, and there is no better person than a physical therapist, the movement specialists, to take on this task. A physical therapist will make…
Hip Pointer Injury
A “hip pointer” can be common in contact sports, especially in football. It is described as “a contusion of the iliac crest and/or greater trochanter of the femur following a direct impact or collision”. Direct contact impact on the hip…
Exercising After Your Thanksgiving Feast
Another successful Thanksgiving: Your stomach is filled with turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie, and you’re lying on the couch in front of a TV running a disappointing Cowboys vs Football Team matchup. But wait! Here’s an opportunity for you…
How Not to Get Hurt During A Tackle Football Game
Happy Thanksgiving! If you’ve done a cost-benefit analysis and decided to meet up with loved ones this year, you may be playing your annual Thanksgiving football game. Here are some tips to avoid injury: Don’t play. Alright, alright. Here’s some…
The Benefits of Ballistic Stretching
Ballistic stretching is a type of dynamic stretch which involves the use of a fast and active motion to achieve certain ranges of motion. The purpose of ballistic stretching is to take your muscles past a point of reflexive control…
Knee Pain Routine
Knee pain is a very common limiting factor in keeping up with training routines, whether it's cardio or weightlifting. Most often, I see pain above the kneecap or at the outside of the knee; usually due to tightness within quads,…
Load Vs. Load Capacity – The Key to Preventing Injuries
Attention!! An essential concept for all weekend warriors, those beginning their exercise journey, or those starting new forms of exercise is called Load vs. Load Capacity. This concept helps explain nearly all injuries we see in our clinics. Having basic…
Loaded Stretching
One type of stretching that is becoming more and more popular is something called 'loaded stretching'. Loaded stretching is a form of static stretching, involving the use of weights, or a load, to increase the amount of stretch you can achieve while also increasing tension in…
Engage and Strengthen Your Latissimus Dorsi (Lats)
What is the widest muscle in the human body? What is the largest muscle in the upper body? If you said the latissimus dorsi (lats) you would be correct. This muscle attaches to the thoracic and lumbar spine, the pelvic bone,…