Sarcopenia is the age related loss of muscle mass found in all adults during the aging process. Specifically, the average
Ankle mobility, in particular dorsiflexion, is an essential mobility need for athletics and every day activities including stair climbing and
Arthroscopic hip surgery for hip impingement (FAI) has increased 2600% in the last 7 years despite the significant questions of
Authors estimate over 100,000 ACL reconstructions are performed in our country each year. With equal incidence of early arthritis in
Strength training creates a positive stress on the nervous and musculoskeletal systems leading to well established gains in mental, emotional,
Direct access to Physical Therapy services was first written into a state's law (Nebraska) in the 1950s and since has
Exercise selection is one of the most important variables in a weekly strength training program. In general, individuals should look
Strength and muscle hypertrophy (growth) are two separate benefits of strength training. In some participants these occur together, but in
Tendinopathies, the artist formally known as tendinitis, are common orthopedic and sports medicine conditions affecting both athletes and the general
Isometrics, muscle contractions without movement of a joint, have been utilized for many decades as a form of strength training
One of the reasons our species reached the top of the food chain involves our ability to thrive under a
Physical Therapists aim to utilize clinical objective tests to confirm their evolving hypotheses on the source of patient’s current symptoms.
If you only had time for one strength training exercise it would be hard to beat the squat due to
Rotator cuff tears are a common injury in middle to older aged adults. Tears can be gradual or degenerative in
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries encountered by Physical Therapists working in sports medicine practices. Prior research
Resistance training is an essential part of any weekly workout program, but can become neglected when other activities compete for
The stability of a joint is determined by 3 main categories including passive structures (anatomical bone congruency, ligamentous support), active
Despite improvements in coaching, training schedules, and running shoes the vast majority of runners can expect a running related injury
The muscles of the neck are responsible for movements of the head and shoulder blade, as well as, stabilization of
Manipulation, along with strength training, remains one of the most effective treatments for patients with sacroiliac (SI) pain. Spinal manipulation
Flexibility remains one of the most commonly assessed and prescribed areas in health and fitness. A significant amount of time
Running economy, similar to miles per gallon in a car, is the amount of oxygen and energy required to propel
Running remains one of the most popular forms of exercise due to its’ convenience, low cost of entry, and aerobic
Finger strength has been shown to have the greatest impact on climbing performance. Without adequate grip strength or endurance the
