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 ...
If you've been told your sacroiliac (SI) joint is "out of alignment" based on a clinician feeling for bony landmarks ...
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 ...
If you've been told spinal manipulation "puts your SI joint back into place," that explanation doesn't hold up under imaging, ...
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 ...
It has been said you can tell a person’s priorities by examining their check book and calendar. Tasks and activities ...
Time and money are two finite resources most adults must judiciously spend each week. Family, work, and life demands can ...
Rock climbing remains one of the most popular outdoor sports in Colorado and the United States with over 10 million ...
In a previous post we detailed the injury risk and loss of performance associated with side to side leg strength ...
Muscle imbalances, muscle strength and length differences across an individual joint, are frequently examined by Physical Therapists in individuals with ...
One of the main benefits of resistance training, in both the fitness and Physical Therapy settings, is the increase in ...
