Shoulder

by Craig Lindell PT, DPT, CSCS

Healthy shoulders are essential to participating in life, exercise, and recreational activities without pain or restrictions. However, healthy shoulders require maintenance and attention. Below you learn the ultimate shoulder warm-up before lifting, which includes some of our favorite mobility drills, […]

by Arash Maghsoodi PT, DPT, CSCS

The scapula is one of the least congruent joints in the body. There is no bony articulation between the scapula and the thorax. This is why the scapula can move so easily, essentially it is a free-floating bone that can […]

by Craig Lindell PT, DPT, CSCS

Looking to improve shoulder overhead mobility but not sure where to start? Maybe you’ve been told by a clinician or a coach that you need to improve this specific motion, or perhaps you’re looking for a guide to help someone […]

by Taryn Beaumont PT, DPT, CLT, CF-L2, CNC

Do you have shoulder pain and are progressively losing your range of motion or ability to reach, lift, or generally use your arm? You may be experiencing adhesive capsulitis, better known as frozen shoulder! There are many reasons why a […]

by Chris Lefever

I can imagine you’ve likely stumbled upon this blog post because you’ve recently had rotator cuff surgery. Or maybe you already have surgery scheduled and you’re looking to see what’s in store for you post-operatively with rotator cuff surgery rehab. […]

by Sherif Elnaggar PT, DPT, OCS

If you have suffered an injury to your shoulder that happens to involve your labrum, you have come to the right place. Labrum injuries of the shoulder may occur due to several different reasons, some of which are repetitive throwing, […]

by Chris Lefever

In the musculoskeletal rehabilitative field, we often label different movement and postural pathologies with far-reaching garbage bag terms. Some examples include the upper or lower crossed syndromes, a “SICK” scapula, glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (GIRD), or the subject of this […]

by Dillon Caswell PT, DPT, SCS

Every sport has some specific skill that makes it unique. The skill is needed to excel in the sport due to the demands of the environment or competition. One of those unique skills in the sport of CrossFit, gymnastics, and […]

by Sherif Elnaggar PT, DPT, OCS

Do your shoulders feel like they are loose? Has your shoulder suddenly popped out of its socket, and back into place? Have you ever been in a position where you raise your arm up and say to yourself, “Wow it […]

by [P]rehab

Adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder, affects 2-5% of the general population and is characterized by pain and progressive loss of shoulder range of motion. Frozen shoulder onset can follow trauma to the shoulder, such as a fracture, surgery, or period […]

by Craig Lindell PT, DPT, CSCS

Are you dealing with a rotator cuff injury? If you answered yes, don’t worry! Regardless of the severity of your rotator cuff injury, there is a solution out there for you. We have helped thousands of people with rotator cuff […]

by Arash Maghsoodi PT, DPT, CSCS

The barbell bench press is arguably one of the most effective movements in developing strength and power in the upper body. It’s a great way to train the primary pushers of the upper body, including the pectoralis group, the deltoids, […]