Overuse injuries
“Overuse injury” is becoming a well known term among health professionals, pro athletes, amateur athletes, and parents. The term overuse implies that there is a known level of activity that […]
Category Archives: Upper Extremity
Open vs. Closed Chain for Dummies: The Upper Extremity
It’s been a while since I first wrote my Open vs Closed Chain post regarding the lower extremity. Seems like years ago. But I’ve definitely noticed that it continues to […]
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 […]
Work Hazards
I meant to post this a few months ago. A hazard of five 12 hour days in a row and lots of manual therapy. Students, learn good form or end […]
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 […]
“The knee bone’s connected to the hip bone…”
I was just thinking about how much I get asked why when [part A] of someone hurts I am always looking and treating other places around the body. Besides learning […]
I Am: Mike’s Thumb
I am Mike’s thumb and I’m a pretty big deal. Besides letting Mike tell people that movies are good, letting him get booked at the Police station, and win at […]
Upper Crossed Postural Syndrome
I’m psychic. Seriously, watch this. I bet you are slouching right now. See, I told you. Before you read on, sit up straight with your feet flat on the floor, […]
Case Study: Wrist/Hand Pain – Part 1
Recently (2 weeks), I began treating a young woman between the age of 25-30 for a 1.5 year history of bilateral wrist and hand pain with insidious onset. Besides pain, […]
