Looking the part is a phrase attributed to 19th century theatre when productions were looking for actors whose characteristics reflected
If we had to pick only one strength training exercise it would be hard to beat a squat variation due
Our country as a serious, growing problem as 1 in 3 American adults can be classified as obese. These individuals
Ankle stiffness or lack of mobility is common impairment in many patients with lower quarter symptoms including ankle, knee, and
By the year 2030 it is estimated that 1 in every 5 Americans will be of retirement age. This stat
The negative effects of aging on the musculoskeletal system are well known and include a loss of bone density, as
The average adult carves out a 30-60 minute block of time to exercise 2-3 times per week and tries to
Recovery tools, including supplements, drinks, foods, and clothing, are a billion dollar industry but one the most effective and cheapest
Yogi Berra famously said, “when you come to a fork in the road, take it”. These forks come frequently in
Previously it was thought Physical Therapists should withhold strength training from endurance athletes or have athletes perform exercises with high
Many high level and recreational runners avoid weight training due to fear of building muscle or bulk which may be
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
