Incredibly educational rehabilitation and recovery articles by top specialists in the field!
Getting a Leg Up on Back Pain
By Jason Soncrant, P.T., Gary Gray’s Physical Therapy Clinic
The Lumbar Spine is the ultimate Relay Station. Lower extremities can play a large role in spinal dysfunction. Looking lower can find answers to clinical questions.
Self Myofascial Release Techniques
By Michael Clark, MS, PT, PES, CSCS &
Alan Russel, ATC, NASM-PES, CSCS
By performing Self-Myofascial Release techniques on a simple piece of foam, your clients can improve flexibility, function, performance, and reduce injuries.
Shoulder Pain and Weight Training: Understanding the Mechanics of a Complex Joint
By Lisa Kearns, MS, PT, CSCS
Shoulder pain is a frequent bane of active individuals, especially as they start to progress in age. The shoulder is a very complex joint. It is critical to understand how it works before helping people manage any dysfunction.
Low Back Pain: A Functional Perspective
By Michael Clark, MS, PT, PES, CSCS
Traditionally, focus has been on isolated structures in the lower back that have been damaged. However, the specialist must address the abnormal biomechanics and neuromuscular deficits that create excessive comprehensive, translational and shear forces throughout the lumbar spine that cause tissue overload and injury.
Maximizing Your Athlete's Recovery
by Shad Forsythe – Performance Specialist, Athletes' Performance
Professionals dealing with athletic performance primarily focus on training aspects, but many times recovery is an undervalued and overlooked means of preparation for athletes. As a performance specialist for Athletes’ Performance, Shad has had the opportunity to prepare some of the world’s best athletes and teams for upcoming games, seasons, and important tournaments.
Understanding Chronic Knee Pain
by Jennifer Lewis, Performance Physical Therapist - Athletes Performance
Part 1 - The 'Why'Part 2 - The 'What'
Knee pain is one of the most common complaints of the active population. Jennifer Lewis discusses the Why, What and How of chronic knee pain among athletes.
Kyphosis Treatment by Deep Muscle Stimulator and Exercise
by Dr. Jeffrey Tucker
Thoracic kyphosis associated with myofascial pain syndrome is a common clinical complaint. Dr. Tucker describes and discusses management of patients with thoracic kyphosis and associated myofasical pain syndrome using the Deep Muscle Stimulator device and exercise.
