Shoulder Impingement in Athletes & Desk Workers: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Shoulder Impingement

Shoulder impingement is a prevalent condition that affects a diverse range of individuals, from athletes engaged in throwing sports like baseball, softball, and tennis to older adults experiencing posture-related discomfort due to prolonged computer and smart device usage. This article delves into the causes, biomechanical factors, genetic predispositions, and common symptoms associated with shoulder impingement,…

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Core Stabilization Exercises Besides Planks

Core Stabilization Exercises

Core stabilization is essential for overall strength, balance, and injury prevention. A strong core supports the spine and pelvis, helping maintain good posture and reducing the risk of injuries, particularly in the lower back, by improving stability and balance. While planks are often an excellent go-to exercise for core stabilization, there are many other effective…

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Level Up Your Recovery with Personalized Training (and Meet Matt!)

While physical therapy plays a crucial role in regaining function and healing from injuries, continuing to work on strength, balance, and functional endurance is key to maintaining these gains and reaching your full potential. This is where personalized training steps in, acting as the bridge between rehab and peak performance. Meet Matt Lazzari, a certified…

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Simple Exercises For Better Recovery After ACL Surgery

After ACL surgery, relearning to move and bend and walk can be frustrating, frustrating to the point that you may want to give up. But don’t! With simple exercises, you can take charge of your recovery and build the foundation for a new life of health, fitness, and movement, and get back to normal as quickly as possible.

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How To Prevent Cross Country Running Injuries

Now that fall is nearly here, cross country running injuries appear and can sideline athletes and other distance runners. Some of the most common running injuries are shin splints, tendinitis of the knee, ankle sprains, muscle pull, and stress fractures of the leg.

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Lower Back Pain Exercises

Lower back pain exercises can give you relief, but the wrong moves can leave you in even more agony – and possibly send you to the ER. These tips will put you on the road to recovery. Lower back bothering you? Two-thirds of people in the US will have lower-back pain symptoms in their lives,…

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The Best Exercises For Your Age

Exercise can help no matter your age, but your needs change as you get older. Here’s an easy plan to follow at every decade. Select your workout routine carefully, it matters! Each decade is a time to hone in on a particular type of routine that’ll best prepare you for the future. Now is the…

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How Will Rotator Cuff Tear Physical Therapy Help Me?

Rotator cuff tear physical therapy

If you have been experiencing shoulder pain, you may have a rotator cuff tear. This is a very common injury and can be quite painful. The rotator cuff refers to four muscles and tendons responsible for stabilizing the shoulder joint. These muscles and tendons attach the shoulder blade to the upper arm bone, the humerus.…

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