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Exercises for Shoulder Impingement
The shoulder is one of the most injured joints in the body. One of the most common injuries to the shoulder is shoulder impingement. A key component in the recovery from this is exercise. The […]
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How Common is Spinal Fusion Surgery?
Spinal fusion surgery is an option for individuals with degenerative disc disease or a herniated disc. Spinal fusion may also be an appropriate treatment if you’ve suffered a significant accident and the result is back […]
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Causes of Plantar Fasciitis
The Gait Cycle and Plantar Fascia Understanding the mechanics of the foot can help explain the development of the causes of plantar fasciitis. Connecting the hindfoot and the forefoot, the plantar fascia undergoes tension during […]
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What is My Shoulder Injury Exercise Cue?
What is Shoulder Injury Exercise? A shoulder injury exercise cue is any cue or tip given to help a person with a shoulder injury be able to continue exercising while protecting the injured area. For […]
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Scapular Muscle Keys to Remember When Doing the Lats Pulldown Exercise
The lats pulldown exercise is an excellent exercise for the scapular muscles[²]. It is also essential in shoulder adduction and abduction and working the latissimus dorsi and rhomboid muscles. Remember a few key things when […]
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Looking Beyond the Shoulder Injury
Addressing Shoulder Dysfunction Beyond the Shoulder Itself By Tara Keller, BSc.(KIN), MES Part I: The Kinetic Chain Whether you work with multisport athletes or older adult populations it is common to see soft tissue stress […]
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What to do about a Hockey Groin Injury? (Expert Interview with Julien Emery)
What Is a Hockey Groin Injury? Hockey groin injuries occur when the muscles in your groin are forced to strain, tear, or even rupture. Hockey groin injuries are common in goalies and defensemen who must […]
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Bulletproofing Your Clients Knees and Lower Back on Mike Roberts
Bulletproofing a client’s knee and lower back pain can be extremely debilitating to perform even the most basic tasks. Standing for long periods, climbing stairs, or bending over can all become uncomfortable or even painful […]
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What to do about a Meniscus Tear
The meniscus is a piece of cartilage in the knee that helps with movement. It can become torn or injured in other ways, known as a meniscus injury. A meniscus injury is common among athletes […]
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Plantar Fasciitis and Exercise
When you have plantar fasciitis, it can be a struggle to find activities that don’t aggravate your pain. Normal day-to-day activities may not come easily when you are suffering from plantar fasciitis. It can be […]