Web2App Exclusion

by John Schaefer PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS

If you struggle to lift your arms overhead or have pain when trying to do so, adding in the following exercises for AC joint injuries could be the key to unlocking improved function and helping you to reclaim your previously [...]

by Arash Maghsoodi PT, DPT, CSCS

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a fairly common diagnosis, affecting approximately 8% of the population. Pain with TOS often presents anywhere between the neck, face, occipital region or into the chest, and shoulder, with paresthesia into the upper extremity based [...]

by Tommy Mandala PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS

An ACL injury affects you mentally as much as it does physically. Many ACLers feel like they’ve suddenly had a weight dropped on them as they try to navigate the thousands of decisions required to make a successful recovery. In [...]

by Tommy Mandala PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS

Returning to running after an ACL injury is a watershed moment. It is a huge milestone that many ACLers look forward to for months during their recovery. Prior to surgery the doctor and PT explain it very simply: “You can [...]

by Ryan Nosak MS, CSCS

Imagine this: You’re at the gym, struggling through another set of squats, wondering if you’re really targeting your glutes or just punishing your thighs. You glance over and see someone effortlessly executing a perfect glute bridge, their glutes engaged, their [...]

by Tommy Mandala PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS

Sciatica, is a term that is often used to describe any type of low back, hip or leg pain. You may have heard people describe back or hip pain as their “sciatic acting up again”. Despite its prevalence, many people [...]

by Arash Maghsoodi PT, DPT, CSCS

The Serratus Anterior, which is also known as the “Big Swing Muscle” or “Boxer’s muscle”, is an important muscle that helps optimize the proper movement of our shoulders. Not only does this muscle have a cool name, but it is [...]

by [P]rehab

Are you getting back spasms after a long day at the driving range?  How about a sharp pain in the low back after putting in some miles on the bicycle or taking a deep breath after a hard bout of [...]

by Craig Lindell PT, DPT, CSCS

The shoulder is a very complex joint, one of the most complex in the human body. Moreover, it is the most mobile joint, which means that as a result, it must sacrifice some of its stability. It is imperative for [...]

by [P]rehab

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLr) is one of the most common surgeries performed due to a sports injury. ACLr rehab and ACL prevention training is one of the hottest topics in the sports medicine world. The reality is while 80% [...]

by Tommy Mandala PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS

The statistics we often hear about anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) re-injury rates are pretty scary. While the statistics vary: anywhere from 30-50% of patients who go through ACL reconstruction will suffer a second injury to their ACL or meniscus within [...]

by Sherif Elnaggar PT, DPT, OCS

Have you woken up one morning and all of a sudden felt an intense pain that starts in your back and travels down one or both of your legs? As many of us have been culprits to low back pain, [...]