Shoulder Biomechanics and Exercises
The shoulder consists of two force couples: one is at the glenohumeral (GH) joint and the other is at the scapulothoracic articulation.1,2Shoulder force couplesA force couple is defined as two equal…
Total Hip Replacement: Exercises for an Earlier Return to Normal Gait
The hip is the second most common joint replaced in the body after the knee. Many approaches to hip replacement exist, but they all have the same long-term outcome.1 Also, surgeons do…
Clinical Swallow Examination: The Foundation for Better Patient Management
Consider the following case. A patient is admitted to a cardiac intensive care with what appears to be a relatively straightforward cardiac event. However, during his stay he has an acute change in his ability…
Instructor Spotlight: Dr. Robert Miller
Dr. Robert Miller’s clinical focus is in the area of adult neurogenic communication disorders, with an emphasis on dysphagia in adults. He’s worked at the Department of Veterans Affairs as a speech-language pathologist and at…
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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