Why You Like Complicated Exercises
One of the standard questions during my evaluation is, “Prior to this episode of pain, what did your exercise routine look like?” Many times, the answers I get are worn […]
Tag Archives: exercise
Evolution Doesn’t Have a Direction
Before you read this, do me a favor. Stand up. Lift your arms above your head if there’s nothing stopping you. Squeeze your butt cheeks together. Now throw your computer […]
My go-to Rotator Cuff Exercises
Traditionally rotator cuff (RTC) exercises have consisted of internal(IR) and external rotation (ER), rows, shoulder extensions, T/Y/W’s, and maybe if your PT was adventurous, and there was no impingement, bicep […]
Article Review: Postural Function of the Diaphragm in Persons With and Without Chronic Low Back Pain
Think of poor breathing patterns as poor form. You aren’t going to let your clients perform squats with knee valgus, so why let them squat while holding their breath? First […]
Shruggernaut (to shrug or not)
I know you’ve seen him. You may even want to be him (although, I don’t know why). Walking through the gym with his ripped Everlast cut-off on. The Shruggernaut is […]
5 Misconceptions of Treating Older Adults
I knew I would be changing venues and patient populations roughly one year ago. I knew I worked in a physical therapy dream world (for those who like sports medicine) […]
Revisiting Plantar Fasciitis
What seems like a long time ago, I wrote about plantar fasciitis (PF). I think it was one of the first posts I wrote for an old blog. I have […]
Back Pain: What (not) to do
The following are the current thoughts (at least in my camp) on preserving your low back or reducing the chances of your low back pain getting worse. I call the post “What […]
Bridging the Gap…
About 4 weeks ago I had insomnia as I occasionally do. I stumbled upon a blog post by Patrick Ward of Optimum Sports Performance talking about an upcoming seminar called […]
One Question, Many Answers #8
I recently met with Lee Brown EdD, CSCS*D, FACSM of UCal Fullerton to discuss his research and take a look at his facilities (if you do not know who Lee Brown is, […]
