Shoulder Labrum tears can be a scary and tricky injury to deal with. In this discussion we will cover the anatomy of the shoulder joint, the types of shoulder labrum tears, the causes of tearing, how to diagnose a labral tear, treatment options available, and rehab protocols for a tear of the shoulder labrum. Shoulder…
In the United States alone, at least 2 out of every 3 Americans are overweight or obese. The United States obesity rates are currently higher than any other country in the world. This obesity epidemic not only carries health risks but also carries a hefty price tag. “The estimated annual health care costs of obesity-related illness…
The Dead Bug is a great exercise that can be used as a rehab technique for lower back pain. The exercise avoids spinal flexion and keeps the lower back in a safe and neutral position while building a solid core at the same time. It can also be used to build spinal stability and core…
Hip Anatomy The hip is a ball and socket joint involving the three bones of the pelvis (the ilium, ischium, and pubic bone) and the head of the femur (the thigh bone). The ilium, ischium and pubic bone fuse together at the acetabulum to form a socket shaped surface for the head of the femur…
Fix Knee Pain by doing two things! Knee pain is typically a result of poor movement patterns above and below the knee. The knee is a hinge joint with movement occurring in flexion and extension almost exclusively. So, to modify the way you use your knee at the source is pretty limited. How about we…
Rounded shoulders are one of the biggest culprits for bad posture. One possible cause could be an imbalance in strength between your internal and external rotators. First, let’s focus on the internal rotators since these muscles tend to be the ones that are out of balance. Internal rotation refers to the rounding in your…
