Quadruped ball wall pushback – Applications
As many of you know I do my best to follow a joint by joint philosophy when I care for my athletes. Simply put the… Read More »Quadruped ball wall pushback – Applications
Warm up your hips for power
Many of the exercises that I use for my athletes may seem to be remedial but despite their simplicity they often result is many miraculous… Read More »Warm up your hips for power
Exercise: The Brettzel
One of the new catch phrases that is going around in sports conditioning and in musculoskeletal health care is “corrective exercise”. Presently, my simple definition… Read More »Exercise: The Brettzel
Levator Scapulae Stretch
The levator scapulae muscle is often a problem especially for those patients who complain of tightness on the “top of their shoulder”. It attaches to… Read More »Levator Scapulae Stretch
Exercise of the Week: Cat-Cow
To prepare your spine for your work day or if you are suffering with acute lower back pain one of the exercises that I recommend… Read More »Exercise of the Week: Cat-Cow
Exercise of the Week: Hip Internal Rotation
Your hip is a ball and socket joint. It is designed to be a mobile joint allowing the joint to move in all directions. A… Read More »Exercise of the Week: Hip Internal Rotation
Pushups – Protecting the shoulders
Pushups can be a problem for those with shoulder issues and possibly the reason for their shoulder pain. Proper technique may be all that is… Read More »Pushups – Protecting the shoulders
The Front Plank Exercise: More Challenges
If you’ve been following my previous post, “The Front Plank: New Challenges,” you know how crucial it is to maintain core stability while moving your… Read More »The Front Plank Exercise: More Challenges
Exercise of the Week: Kettlebell Armbar
In the past I have talked about improving the scapular stabilizers of the shoulder to aid in treating those with shoulder injuries (Bicipital tendonopathy, rotator cuff… Read More »Exercise of the Week: Kettlebell Armbar
Why do burpees hurt my back: My Thoughts
Burpees are touted as one of the best body weight exercises that can be used for metabolic conditioning. It is loved by some and loathed… Read More »Why do burpees hurt my back: My Thoughts