There are many different types of stretching, including dynamic, static, ballistic, assisted stretching techniques, and many others. The amount of current studies and literature that closely examine different types of stretching and protocols is vast. [...]
As someone who has undergone two ACL reconstruction surgeries (one in each knee), I have always been especially interested in the rehabilitation process after this surgery. That being said, as a clinician it's extremely important [...]
One of the most common questions I'm asked as a physical therapist is “Why am I having pain when I don’t have an injury?” This is a good question, especially for a pro athlete [...]
The variety of shoes in this day and age is overwhelmingly big, especially athletic shoes. Almost every sport has unique shoes with special characteristics to match the needs of the sport played. So there [...]
This is a question I am asked a lot in weightlifting. It is a great question and as with everything in life, the answer is not as simple as we all would like it [...]
Stretching has always been an important aspect in strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, sports performance and general well being. Ask yourself when was the last time I was asked by my coach, trainer or therapist [...]
Anyone out there who knows me, knows one thing about me. I love generalizing, and I already know it, it does not work in my favor. I am the type of guy who would [...]
Everyone has heard the saying “practice makes perfect” many times. I have personally heard it from almost everyone around me: my parents, my friends, my coaches, my teachers and even from the guy at [...]
In the rehabilitation and sports performance worlds, we are under a constant rain of new supplements. Supplements that help us stay lean, that let us think better, that improve our athletic abilities, supplements that [...]
According to several studies these two exercises are the best for targeting the following three rotator cuff muscles: Infraspinatus, Supraspinatus and Teres Minor (they result in the greatest EMG activity). As you may already [...]
