Dr. Artem Imnadze, DPT Are you Treating the Problem or The Result? Shoulder problems are incredibly common among the athletes and active adults we see. As therapists, we regularly encounter diagnoses such as shoulder impingement, tendonitis, and rotator cuff injuries. These conditions are often blamed on weak rotator cuff muscles, scapular winging, or muscle imbalances. […]
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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 the body adapts to the specific demands placed upon it. Perform enough aerobic exercise and your heart adapts by increasing the size of the […]
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Dr. Leor Giladi, CSCS, CF-L2 I think we can all agree that shoulder pain is frustrating. Personally, I use my arms constantly. Getting dressed, showering, feeding myself, driving, lifting weights, doing pushups, writing this article, and a lot more all depend on healthy shoulder function. If you are anything like me, you rely on […]
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Dr. Shannon Russell, DPT, CSCS, USAW-1 Shoulder pain is a common issue for many people, from high level athletes to weekend warriors and everyone in between. Despite how common it is, shoulder pain can come from many different causes. Some of the most frequent contributors include overuse conditions, which are often seen in athletes such […]
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