Introduction to Functional Range Conditioning (FRC)

Posted on January 8, 2017February 20, 2017 by Craig Lindell

Functional Range Conditioning (FRC), created by @drandreospina, is essential to incorporate into your practice. FRC utilizes scientific research to improve mobility. Mobility, in an FRC sense, is defined as STRENGTH + CONTROL in order to expand upon usable ranges of motion, articular resilience (i.e. load bearing capacity), and overall joint health. Prioritizing FRC principles in Read more about Introduction to Functional Range Conditioning (FRC)[…]

How to Assess and Improve Shoulder Overhead Mobility

Posted on December 13, 2016January 7, 2017 by Arash Maghsoodi

There are 4 main components of getting full overhead shoulder mobility with optimal mechanics. These include:
1. Lumbo-pelvic control: poor motor control here will result in excessive extension of the Lumbar spine & Rib flare, which will give you a false sense of achieving full shoulder elevation.
2. Thoracic extension: THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT SPINE EXTENSION, the thoracic spine is responsible for 20 degrees of arm elevation, without extension here the scapula will not move properly. […]

TENS (Electrical Stimulation) For Pain Management

Posted on January 7, 2016September 20, 2017 by Arash Maghsoodi

More than likely, the electrical stimulation you’ve witnessed on TV or in the physical therapy office is called transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, or TENS, for short. TENS is most commonly used to treat acute musculoskeletal pain. TENS works by basically tricking your brain into perceiving less pain through a mechanism called the “gate control theory”.

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When I Stretch My Hamstrings, I Feel It In My Calf and Foot, Is That Normal?

Posted on August 20, 2015March 28, 2018 by Michael Lau

Stretching after a workout should be a stable of any recovery program. Tight muscles can lead to muscle imbalances, abnormal movement patterns, and muscle spasms. However, as with any movement, there is an optimal way to stretch your hamstrings.

The hamstrings are a group of three muscles that include: the biceps femoris (long head), semimembranosus, and semitendinosus.

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