Have you ever performed a deadlift? Everyone’s answer to this question should be, “Yes!” Deadlifting is a part of our everyday routine. Examples of functional deadlifting include picking up grocery bags from the ground, lifting a box from the floor to your waist, picking up your child from the crib, etc. Deadlifting is an [...]
The thoracic spine goes from the base of the neck to about the small of your back, making up the upper back and middle back. Limited mobility in thoracic extension and/or rotation can result in compensation mechanisms in the shoulders when performing specific movements such as overhead lifting, back squatting, front squatting benching, etc. [...]
Normal age-related physical and cognitive changes occur in our bodies as we get older. Examples include decreased muscle mass and fiber size and decreased performance involving cognitive tasks and functions. […]
Many people question whether or not deep squatting is an appropriate or safe exercise to perform secondary to fear of damaging the knees. Different degrees of depth in a squat are prescribed in exercise and rehabilitation programs for various reasons. There is not one single textbook way to squat, but some exercises, activities, and [...]
We’ve heard it before from healthcare providers, friends, family, other patients, etc. that squatting with your knees over your toes is bad for your knee joints. This is a misconception that has been told with the intention to decrease pain or injury in the knees. However, functionally, we experience our [...]
Heart rate recovery (HRR) after exercise can be used to easily assess the status of your cardiovascular health. HRR tells you how fast your autonomic system can switch from using its sympathetic system (fight or flight) to using its parasympathetic system (resting state) [1]. […]
Stuck at home with kids during the Covid-19 pandemic? Here’s some ideas on how to maintain your fitness and sanity while staying socially distant. […]
A stress fracture is a small crack in the bone caused by overuse and repetitive forces. Stress fractures account for 20% of all injuries in sports medicine. Women are at an increased risk for stress fractures due to hormonal factors that influence bone density as well as hours per week spent participating [...]
Our bodies can feel tight or restricted for many different reasons. While conventional thought may suggest that if something is tight or stiff, it should be stretched out, that isn’t always the case. When we experience discomfort or tension within our bodies, often, our initial impulse is to stretch to [...]
Flexibility and mobility are two words that are commonly used interchangeably. If we stop to think about what the two mean, however, they are actually quite different – and it’s imperative to take note of that difference. […]
