Hip Pain: Return to Sport Considerations
Pre-arthritic hip pain is a common occurrence among athletes, especially those competing in ice hockey1 and field-based team sports (soccer, rugby, and football).2 While this area receives less attention…
Best Exercises for the Trapezius Muscle
In this article we will discuss the following (click any to jump to that section):Scapulothoracic Muscles and PainBiomechanics Review: Scapulothoracic and Glenohumeral JointsAnatomy of TrapeziusFrom Biomechanics to ExercisesUpper TrapeziusMiddle TrapeziusLower TrapeziusChoosing the Best Exercise[Video] Shoulder…
Best Exercises for the Gluteus Maximus
The gluteal musculature has been implicated in a variety of pathologies due to its potential impact on lower extremity biomechanics. Read my previous article for an evidence-based discussion of general gluteal strengthening, rehabilitation, EMG activity…
Low Back Pain: Best Treatment Approach to the Latest Epidemic
The prevalence and economic burden of low back pain (LBP) has reached an epidemic level and continues to put a strain on the U.S. healthcare system. According to Hoy et al, the overall incidence of…
PFPS Treatment: Hip and Quadriceps Strengthening
Previously, we have discussed both the utility of Vastus Medialis Obliquus strengthening in the treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) and the underlying biomechanical etiology of PFPS. If the literature has shown focusing on local…
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