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17 Jun

Posted at 16:12h in Mid Back

When it comes to mid back and scapular pain, nothing beats a mid back prehab program with tons of thoracic spine mobility and stability work. Mid back pain can be caused by a variety of structures in the mid back itself like the thoracic spine, ribs, or trigger points in the upper back muscles. Furthermore, the pain could even originate from other regions, not in the mid back like the neck or shoulders. That's a lot of potential pain generators and triggers! Making matters even more complicated is that it's often times difficult to recreate a "trigger". In physio terms, a trigger is something that causes your familiar pain. Meaning if you ask yourself the question, "what typically causes my mid back pain?" The answer for many with mid back pain is typically something vague and difficult to pinpoint. "Uh, this weird position I put my arms in... it just aches... it's always there, etc." Don't worry, this is common! But because of this conundrum, you can never go wrong with a holistic mid back prehab program focused on improving thoracic spine mobility and strength and above all else, keeping moving!

09 Jun

Posted at 16:15h in Hip, Knee, Uncategorized

This article will take you through a linear progression very similar to how I approach lower extremity injuries in the clinic. It is imperative to master the fundamentals before working on highly skilled or sports like movements. This progression is inspired by the 'Powers Program' which is an evidenced-based exercise progression developed by Dr. Chris Powers, PT, PHD from the University of Southern California. This program will begin with non-weight bearing isometric holds, don't let these exercises fool you they can still be challenging! We then progress to static double leg weight-bearing exercises then guide you into single leg exercises; we end this lower body exercise program with double leg dynamic strengthening movements. ย Part two of this article will progress you into single leg strengthening, plyometrics, agility movements, then returning to your desired sport!

03 Jun

Posted at 08:33h in Low Back

The pallof press is a staple core and back strengthening exercise that you'll find in many different settings. Whether its [P]Rehab, personal training sessions, group exercise classes, you name it, the pallof press is a common exercise for good reason. In this article, you will learn the value and reasoning behind the pallof press as well as different pallof press exercises.

27 May

Posted at 10:37h in Hip, Knee

The swissball hamstring curl is hands down the best knee dominant hamstring exercise to program for rehab and performance goals alike due to the ability to make easy and practical regressions. You can change the swissball height, limit how far to roll the swissball out, dig your heels harder or lighter into the swissball, or even perform just one part of the curl to focus on just the concentric or eccentric portion of the exercise. Strengthening the hamstrings are extremely important for the prevention of hamstring strains and risk reduction for ACL injuries. This article will show you how to level up your swissball hamstring curls and bulletproof your hammies for life!

17 May

Posted at 13:27h in Knee
Osteochondral allograft transplantation in the knee is an alternative to joint replacement that may be used to treat a young and healthy population with symptomatic cartilage defects. The defect may be identified by MRI and/or arthroscopy. When conservative management has failed, a diagnostic arthroscopy is indicated to asses the location, size, and severity of the defect(s). These findings determine what method is best suited for cartilage restoration. Osteochondral allograft transplantation is indicated for large lesions that have affected the cartilage and subchondral (beneath cartilage) bone. Osteochondral allografts are composed of fresh donor tissue and are procured from tissue banks that follow strict safety guidelines. This article will take you through a case study demonstrating an arthroscopic evaluation, cartilage transplant, and a sample phase 1 protocol for this procedure!

13 May

Posted at 08:23h in Hip

Do you have pain in front of your hip with lifting your leg, sprinting, kicking, changing directions, with your leg straight behind you, or simply sitting for a while? It is quite possible you have a hip flexor strain. A hip flexor strain can be a real pain, however, they tend to do really well given the right education, proper exercise prescription, and time. In this article, you'll learn what exactly is a hip flexor strain, what hip flexor strain rehab entails, and hip flexor [P]Rehab exercises to program moving forward.

07 May

Posted at 06:38h in Hip, Knee

Lunges are one of the most commonly performed exercises in rehab and general fitness alike - and for good reason. You are able to target different muscle groups or movement patterns just simply by changing up lunge directions from forward, to backwards, to sideways, or even into a curtsey squat. In this article, we're going to dissect one of the easiest ways to spice up your lunges by simply changing directions.

22 Apr

Posted at 17:56h in Uncategorized

A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury (TBI). It is considered part of the mild spectrum because there is no observable pathology; meaning that on standard imaging, you cannot see a concussion injury. Concussion rather is an injury that results in changes to how the brain functions โ€“ it is a functional injury. Concussions donโ€™t necessarily come from hits to the head. Concussions are due to the acceleration of the brain inside the skull. Although a hit to the head is the most likely cause, you can also sustain a concussion โ€“ this acceleration of the brain - from a hit to the body, or a fall, or a whiplash-type mechanism. A concussion is treatable; in this articleย @Concussion_Doc will break down the science behind a concussion in addition to effective treatments for persistent concussion symptoms!

21 Apr

Posted at 12:00h in Hip, Low Back

Side planks are an excellent exercise to strengthen the entire body, from the hips all the way up to the shoulders. However, not everyone can or should start with the traditional side plank. Also, there are so many variations and side plank progressions to target different body areas that who needs the traditional side plank! In this article, you will learn the ultimate side plank guide that includes side plank progressions and side plank variations.

15 Apr

Posted at 09:41h in Knee

We interviewed renown orthopedic surgeon Dr. Nima Mehran to talk all about all things related to the anterior cruciate ligament or ACL. With over 200,000 ACL injuries per year and over half of those injured going to go surgery, the ACL is a hot topic within the performance and health fields alike. But what is the ACL? What does the ACL do? Do you need surgery after an ACL injury? We answered all those questions and more in this fantastic interview!