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Archive for the ‘Strength and Conditioning’ Category

Are You Prescribing Upper Back Strengthening Too Soon?

Are You Prescribing Upper Back Strengthening Too Soon? When assessing patients, we frequently uncover imbalances in the strength of their upper back muscles. While it may be tempting to immediately dive into strengthening exercises to rectify these imbalances, it’s vital to first address any underlying issues. This initial process may include recognizing and improving postural […]

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Overcoming Isometrics: Essential for Your Training

To grasp the concept of isometrics, it’s essential to recognize that there are two primary types: Overcoming Isometrics and Yielding Isometrics. We will focus on Overcoming Isometrics in this blog. Overcoming Isometrics (PIMA) Overcoming isometrics is often referred to as PIMA exercises (pushing isometric muscle action). This type of isometric training involves exerting force with […]

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Do You Want to Avoid or Improve Osteoporosis?

Aging, along with certain health conditions and medications, can cause bones to become progressively weak and brittle, leading to a condition known as osteoporosis. Osteoporosis significantly elevates the risk of fractures, which can greatly limit mobility and independence.  Individuals affected by osteoporosis are considered at an increased risk of falls and bone fractures. The good […]

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Do Spinal Disc “Slip”?

What Are Discs? Intervertebral discs, fibrocartilaginous structures found between adjacent vertebrae, create a joint and link the vertebral bodies together. These discs collectively contribute to about one-third of the vertebral column’s length, providing a buffer between adjacent vertebrae. In total, there are 23 intervertebral discs: 6 cervical, 12 thoracic, and 5 lumbar. The discs are […]

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Blood Flow Restriction: How Does It Aid in Your Patient’s Recovery, Strengthening, and Healing?

Blood Flow Restriction: How Does It Aid in Your Patients’/Clients’ Recovery, Strengthening, and Healing? Blood flow restriction (BFR) has recently been gaining popularity in outpatient physical therapy although its origins date back to the late 1960s. While the history behind this technique is fascinating, it is not the focus of this discussion. For those curious […]

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What is Tennis Elbow?

Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition of the elbow caused by overuse. Although it is called “tennis elbow”, most people who develop lateral epicondylitis do not play tennis.  Several other sports and activities besides sports can also put you at risk. Tennis elbow is inflammation or, in some cases, micro tearing of the tendons […]

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Is Your Patient Having an Issue Firing Their Quadricep Muscles After Knee Surgery? What You Need to Know About Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition(AMI)

Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition (AMI) Persistent weakness in the quadriceps muscles and limited knee extension following knee injuries/surgeries stem from distinct changes in neural excitability; a phenomenon referred to as arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI). Comprehension of the pathophysiology underlying AMI is essential to the physical therapist as it serves as a compass for therapeutic interventions. Several […]

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Are Bone Spurs Causing Your Shoulder Pain?

Bone spurs are small deposits of calcium.  If these bony projections become large enough, they can become painful and result in inflammation as well as cause damage the surrounding tendons and muscles. The medical term for bone spurs is “osteophytes”. Osteophytes are commonly seen in the spine, the heel, and the shoulder. In the shoulder, […]

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Hip Extension: How Important is this Motion and How Do We Measure it Functionally?

Hip Extension: How Important is this Motion and How Do We Measure it Functionally? The majority of us are noting a quad-dominant trend in our patients and athletes. This imbalance is partially due to the lack adequate hip extension. During a recent clinical training session for hip mobilizations, a conversation with our staff led me […]

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Recovering from Hip Impingement

HIP IMPINGEMENT Hip impingement is a painful dysfunction of the hip often cause by biomechanical deficiencies.  It can also be known as FAI (femoral acetabular impingement). Hip impingement is a term used to describe when there is hip pain and dysfunction caused by the ball and socket of the hip joint not working properly.   This […]

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