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By: Dillon Moeller, PT, DPT, FAFS
When you think about overhead strength, you might first think about the bigger upper body muscles like deltoids and lats. However, it is your small but mighty muscles that allow you to perform at the highest level. We talked to Dillon Moeller, PT, DPT, FAFS, about […]
Connective tissue health is not a common concern for fitness training goals, but it should be considered for longevity of training. Tendons, ligaments, and fascia are all connective tissues which are made of collagen, and collagen synthesis is the growth of those tissues. Connective tissue health, such as tendons, play a large role in injury […]
By: Kimberly Wolf-King, PT, DPT
Think about the activities you do every day – getting up and out of bed, lowering yourself to sit, grabbing a dish from the cabinet and putting it gently down onto the counter. All of these tasks require you to work against gravity, meaning they are all eccentric.
You are not alone in your Parkinson’s diagnosis. Outside of the community of those who have Parkinson’s Disease, caretakers, loved ones, friends, physicians, and physical therapists are here to help you in this journey.
Over 60,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease each year, and there is research happening […]
Archery is a great way to challenge yourself mentally and physically. It not only is an excellent workout that is hard to master, but it is also a great way to test your patience and focus. It poses the challenge of accuracy, distance, and the importance of form. […]
by Chip Gosewisch, CSCS, RSCC, FRCms & Bekah Hibbert, MS, ATC, Spooner Sports Institute
When it comes to the throwing arm, many variables contribute to an athlete’s continued development. Stance, arm slot, and hand placement are just a few examples that may change […]
From ballet slippers to pointe shoes. Getting the all clear to dance ‘en pointe’ is one of the biggest rites of passage for young dancers. While it is an exciting time, it is also an important time to make sure the dancers are 100% ready to progress onto pointe. Graduating to pointe technique is not […]
When patients undergo amputations, they experience a range of unique, complex challenges. Not only do they need to regain strength, flexibility, and balance, but they must regain confidence. Individuals that have had an amputation are faced with the challenge of learning to trust their new prosthetic […]
Every year many of us step onto a golf course attempting to hit the ball farther, faster, and more accurately. Many people will spend thousands of dollars on equipment and course fees, even hundreds more on golf lessons, with hopes of improving their game. Unfortunately the latest technology of titanium alloy graphite composite driver cannot […]
