by Ryan Chevrier | Aug 21, 2019 | Athletes, Health & Fitness, Pain Relief, Sports Injury, Surgery & Education
Scapular dyskinesis refers to the abnormal mobility or function of the scapula ( Shoulder blade). The scapula fulfills many roles to facilitate optimal function of the shoulder. Commonly, scapular winging is thought of being the result of muscle weakness or imbalance,...
by Greg Muy | Jul 24, 2019 | Athletes, Health & Fitness, Pain Relief, Sports Injury, Surgery & Education
Let’s talk about Golfers. Most of the time coaches forget that Golfers are Power Athletes! Where does the power come from? The Hips! The sequence of power for the Golf swing is very similar to sequences we see in other throwing and rotational events. If you scroll...
by Ryan Chevrier | Jul 16, 2019 | Athletes, Health & Fitness, Pain Relief, Sports Injury, Surgery & Education
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) is a training method partially restricting Arterial Flow and fully restricting Venous Outflow in working muscles during exercise. BFR dates back to the 60’s, Dr. Yoshiaki Sato in Japan, where it was known as “Kaatsu Training,”...
by Joseph Rendina PT, DPT, OCS | May 29, 2019 | Athletes, Health & Fitness, Pain Relief, Sports Injury, Surgery & Education
Hitting a ceiling in your performance? Can’t seem to break through weight on your big lifts? Are your shoulders achy and tender? Then this article is for you! The Shoulder is a hypermobile joint. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy I see a ton of people come in with...
by Joseph Rendina PT, DPT, OCS | May 29, 2019 | Athletes, Health & Fitness, Pain Relief, Sports Injury, Surgery & Education
The hips are a power house of the body. Hip strength, development, and mobility are crucial to success in any athlete venture. I treat too many athletes with hip injuries that require them to miss practice time from their sport or even stop working out! The majority...
by Ryan Chevrier | Jan 23, 2019 | Athletes, Health & Fitness, Pain Relief, Sports Injury, Surgery & Education
A home exercise program is often given to a patient after one of their first few sessions. It consists of exercises that the physical therapist believes with help increase recovery and decrease pain, and is often updated every few sessions. Although it may seem...