Heels Elevated Squat for Ankle Mobility?
Not squatting to depth might be an epidemic in the powerlifting community- but it definitely doesn’t have to be for you. Now we can go into a debate on if you actually need to squat to depth (you probably should- your toilet is usually lower than 90 degrees or at least at 90), but let’s […]
Controlled Articular Rotations
In injury prevention, injury rehabilitation and training we can utilize CARs or Controlled Articular Rotations to increase the joints capacity to handle load. CARS can be defined as active, rotational movements at the outer limits of articular motion. Our goal with CARs is not to necessarily increase our range of motion, but to KEEP the […]
Re-injure Rate for Knee Injuries – Why is it so high?
An overwhelmingly amount of athletes will elect to have ACL reconstruction surgery in the United States. 90% of 20,000 people to be exact. The odds of them re-tearing it? 6-31% with 50% of athletes not returning to their prospective sport afterwards. Out of those who elect to have surgery, 100% of them will develop osteoarthritis […]
Do I Have To Do These Exercises Forever?
My grandpa used to say: “If I stop moving, I would probably kill over!” He lived to be 100- and every single day he moved. He moved just because he didn’t want to sit still and feel lazy. He moved because he felt better when he did. In a perfect world, we could wake up […]
Regaining Confidence and Strength: The Journey through Rehab
Regaining Confidence and Strength: The Journey through Rehab Regaining Confidence and Strength: The Journey through Rehab Rehabilitation isn’t just about physical recovery; it’s a transformative journey that restores confidence and strength. When injury strikes, it isn’t just the body that suffers; it’s our confidence and resilience. Yet, through dedicated rehab, we reclaim not only our […]
Rebuilding Tissue Tolerance: A Journey to Strength and Resilience
Injuries, strains, and discomfort often stem from tissues pushed beyond their limits. But fear not, for within our bodies lies an incredible ability to rebuild and strengthen—this is where tissue tolerance steps in. Through rehab and targeted exercises, we can restore our bodies to their resilient best. Understanding Tissue Tolerance Tissue tolerance refers to the […]
Unraveling the Mysteries of Trigger Point Therapy
In the realm of muscle pain and discomfort, trigger points are the proverbial knots that keep us all bound. These tiny, hyperirritable spots within taut bands of muscle fiber can wreak havoc on our bodies, causing aching sensations, referred pain, and restricted movement. But fear not, for there’s a superhero in the world of pain […]