Author: Dr. Colin Butler, DPT, ATC We’re going to discuss what other movements you should consider doing if you’re having movement related neck discomfort and the chin tuck exercise hasn’t helped. Not sure what a chin tuck is or if it could be useful? Check out the previous article in this series here to […]
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Author: Dr. Shannon Russell, DPT, CSCS, USAW-1 It seems like in today’s world filled with technology and working from home, “posture” is a buzzword with a negative connotation. We are filled with messages and images about what makes a “good” or “bad” posture, and why it’s the end all be all culprit for all your […]
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Author: Dr. Artem Imnadze, DPT There is much more to elbow pain than blaming the sport you play or implement you use. If you’ve had any experience with elbow pain then you’ve likely heard about “tennis elbow” or “golfer’s elbow.” Now, despite being named after a sport, neither of those conditions have very much […]
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Author: Dr. Colin Butler, DPT, ATC Wrist pain, especially on the thumb side of your wrist, can at best be a persistent nuisance, and at worst be debilitating and restrictive. You’ve tried stretching the muscles on the front of your wrist. You’ve tried icing it. You’ve maybe even tried wearing a splint or a […]
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Author: Dr. Kyle Price, DPT, LAT, ATC, CSCS If you were to assess how great a pitcher in baseball truly is, you might find yourself looking at a lot of statistics…specifically the ERA or Earned Run Average. With the goal to strike out everyone who dares to step into the box against them, they must […]
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Author: Dr. Colin Butler, DPT, ATC Carpal tunnel syndrome is a collection of symptoms that most commonly appear in the thumb, index and middle fingers on the palm side of the hand. The hallmark symptom of this is aching or a loss of sensation in those three fingers specifically. Typically, these symptoms are arising […]
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Dr. Artem Imnadze, DPT Are you Treating the Problem or The Result? Shoulder “problems” are incredibly common amongst the athlete and active adult population that we see. As therapists, we see traditional diagnoses such as shoulder impingement, tendonitis, and rotator cuff injuries daily. Traditionally, these common issues are blamed on weak rotator cuff muscles, scapular […]
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Dr. Colin Butler, DPT, ATC The foremost principle that guides rehabilitation is the SAID Principle – or “Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands”. Simply put, this principle of physiology tells us that our body adapts to the specific demands that are placed upon it. Perform enough aerobic exercise and your heart adapts by increasing the […]
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Dr. Leor Giladi, CSCS, CF-L2 I think we can all agree that shoulder pain sucks. Personally, I use my arms all of the time. To put on clothes, shower, feed myself, drive, lift weights, do pushups, write this article, and a whole lot more. If you’re anything like me, you do too. There are […]
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Dr. Shannon Russell, DPT, CSCS, USAW-1 Shoulder pain is a commonality amongst many; from our high level athletes, to our weekend warriors, and everyone in between. Despite being such a common complaint, there are a variety of reasons and causes why someone might be experiencing shoulder pain. Some of the most common causes can include: […]
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