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If you only have limited time today choose a brisk walk, but if you have additional time consider lifting something
Critics say the effects of exercise do not last, but neither does bathing which is why experts recommend doing it
The labrum is a dense connective and fibrocartilage tissue lining the socket of the hip joint.  It functions to deepen
Time and money are two finite resources especially in today's healthcare environment of rising deductibles and decreased access to primary
Arm pain referred from the cervical spine (cervical radiculopathy) often is the result of nerve root compression by either bone or
Active adults have many health advantages over their sedentary peers.  The effects of aerobic exercise are widespread across a trained
Photo Credit: Scott, A. CMAJ. 2011. Mead, M. Transl Sports Med. 2018. Tendon injuries have previously been diagnosed as tendonitis
Adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder is a painful shoulder condition hallmarked by acute pain and a progressive loss of shoulder
The knee is a vulnerable joint at times due to its' location adjacent to the two long levers of our
Plantar fasciitis (fasciosis) is a painful diagnosis limiting a patient's ability to stand, walk, or run.  The -itis of the
The gluteus maximus is an essential muscle for daily and recreational activities, but is often found to be weak among
The least injured and best performing runners training programs include both strength and sprint training.  These complementary training programs reduce
When I first started seeing athletes in the early 2000s we often placed athletes in cold baths in an attempt
Dry needling is a commonly utilized Physical Therapy intervention which targets taught, tender bands of muscle tissue.  This effective treatment
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (pain around the knee cap) is the most frequent cause of knee pain and the most common diagnosis
Performing traditional strength training movements with an added component of instability has long been know to change the recruitment of
Hip impingement or Femoroacetabular Impingement is a common condition among athletes caused by abnormal contact within the hip joint.  Contributing
MRI testing of the shoulder is no different than testing in other body regions.  Pathologies such as bursa changes, tendinopathies,
Shoulder impingement is the most common cause of shoulder pain and is commonly treated with Physical Therapy interventions including upper
Risk reduction programs in sports have been shown effectively reduce sports injury.  In particular, the research on knee injuries, including
Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylalgia is a painful condition affecting the wrist and finger extensor tendons as they attach into
After daily aerobic exercise, strength training may be the most important exercise you perform each week.  Strength training has been
In the absence of rare spine pathology the only abnormal low back MRI is a normal MRI.  After age 30
We have previous discussed the limitations of orthotics to control lower extremity alignment.  Another common reason for orthotic use is