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Shoulder strength and stability is crucial in rock climbing for both performance and injury prevention. There are many different ways
  Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum and will affect about a third of Americans. While
The serratus anterior muscle is located on the side of your chest and attaches your scapula to your ribs. The
Control of our bladder and bowels are some of our most primal functions as humans and when something goes awry
Postpartum runners potentially make up a large portion of community runners as most women participating in running events are of
Does cycling contribute to men’s pelvic floor dysfunction? There is conflicting evidence on the effect of cycling and pelvic floor
Obesity is one of the greatest health problems facing our country. The causes of obesity are multifactorial in nature, but
A concussion is a specific type of mild traumatic brain injury caused by a force to the head or body
I woke up with dizzinessIt feels like the room is spinning when I turn my headI think I am too
Pain to the elbow is very common among climbers and is one of the leading causes of time away from
Pain to the elbow is very common among climbers and is one of the leading causes of time away from
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age worldwide. Classically, symptoms of endometriosis
Muscle strength is correlated with many important clinical outcomes including fall risk, injury risk, sports performance, functional capacity, and quality
Rotator cuff injuries are one of the most common reasons patients seek care for their shoulder pain. Injuries range from
Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylalgia is a common overuse injury in the upper extremity. Initially believed to be an inflammatory
Bladder and bowel dysfunction in children is a common and multifactorial functional problem. It is one of the most common
America has seen a steady increase in body weight over the past decades with the CDC reporting 2 in 3
Cupping is an intervention dating back at least 1000 years, but has experienced a resurgence in popularity due in part
Our understanding of low back (lumbar) disc injuries and their influence on a patient’s pain and function has grown tremendously
Spinal manipulation is one of the oldest forms of medical treatment dating to at least Hippocrates. Currently, three professions, including
Chronic low back pain is a common condition described as pain lasting longer than 3 months in duration. At this
Headaches are a universal experience, affecting millions worldwide. They come in various forms, from the dull ache of a tension
Interval cardiovascular training has been around at least since the 1930s when Swedish coaches introduced Fartlek training to their athletes.
Plantar heel pain, including plantar fasciitis and plantar fasciosis, is associated with pain along the heel and arch of the