Like low back pain, hip pain is fairly common, affecting 10% of adults in the general population, increasing with age. While hip surgery and joint replacement are possible to treat the most severe cases of hip pain, physical therapy is an easy way to get relief. As a sports medicine doctor, I’ve seen many people … Read more
Exercising your hips can provide many benefits, like increased flexibility, pain relief, strength and mobility. When you practice these stretches and exercises for hip problems, you may find it easier to do things that were more difficult before, such as running, jumping, or other simple activities that involve hip motion. That’s why I’ve put together … Read more
Tight or injured hip flexors can greatly impact our day-to-day lives. Simple movements like walking, sitting, or jumping can become a chore. Further, tight hip flexors can lead to worse injuries when you don’t stretch or exercise them properly. If you suffer from tightness in your hip flexors or are recovering from an injury, this … Read more
A broken wrist is a common injury that can severely impact your everyday life. It can mean a break in the forearm bones (the distal radius and ulna), or of the carpal bones that make up the wrist joint. Falling is one of the most common causes of a wrist fracture. Wrist fractures can be … Read more
Pelvic tilt, also called pelvic misalignment, is often caused by a muscle imbalance and can cause lower back and hip pain. Learn the different types of pelvic tilt, what causes it, and how to correct it with physical therapy exercises. What is Pelvic Tilt? Your pelvis, or pelvic girdle, is a basin-shaped set of bones … Read more
If you ever feel an aching pain where your neck meets your collarbone or tingling and numbness in your fingers, you may be suffering from thoracic outlet syndrome. Luckily, you can do PT exercises to treat this rare condition and relieve TOS pain. What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? The thoracic outlet is a diamond-shaped space … Read more
While it depends on the type and severity of your injury, studies have indicated that physical therapy exercises can help a meniscus tear heal quicker. Learn what causes meniscal tears, how to treat them, and when weight-bearing rehabilitation can help them heal quicker. What is a Meniscus Tear? Menisci are pieces of wedge-shaped cartilage on … Read more
Probably one of the most neglected body parts to train is the back. We want those beautiful caps on rounded shoulders, a bodacious booty, and amazing abs, but what about the back? The back is important to keep fine-tuned because it ties all of those body parts together and supports a correct posture. Correct posture … Read more
As a former professional athlete and hardcore weightlifter, I have found a new respect for resistance band exercises for belly fat and their ability to produce results. There are several different types of bands with multiple uses, with new bands emerging year after year. There are the tubed bands with handles, flat-ended rubber bands, heavy-duty … Read more
Since the “booty” revolution hit a few years ago, resistance band exercises have skyrocketed in popularity for many reasons. Affordability, flexibility, and RESULTS are a few key reasons these elastic beauties are seen everywhere nowadays. The resistance band leg exercises, booty workout, and all-over body routines have been revolutionized by bands making weight training not … Read more
When you have a meniscus tear, the right knee brace can mean the difference between staying in the game and sitting on the sidelines. These five best knee braces for a torn meniscus are available over-the-counter, plus will provide support and pain relief to keep you on your feet. What is a Meniscus Tear? Think … Read more
