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The Deadlift, once just adored by powerlifters, has become in vogue in the rehab world since physical therapists have begun the benefits of applying the Hip Hinge (our exercise of the month 2 months ago) to improve their patients’ tolerance to load. The Deadlift can be used for much more than just lifting an absurd
Caitlin went to her primary care physician for her annual physical just after celebrating her 60th birthday. When the doctor asked her if she had a family history of osteoporosis, Caitlin recalled her mother tripping, falling, and breaking her hip when she was 68. Her doctor recommended she have a bone density test. Nervous about
“I was told that if I strengthen my rotator cuff, I should be fine.” I have been doing the rotator cuff exercises faithfully, but I still keep tweaking my shoulder. It started two months ago, and it’s still painful just reaching back to put on my seat belt. I want to get back to tennis
Steph’s back keeps hurting. She lifts something into the overhead cupboard, and wham, her neck is sore. She twists around to grab something in the back seat of the car and shazam, her lower back is in spasm. Then, she reaches her arm back to put on a coat, and she tweaks her shoulder. Really??
It’s hard to walk by the North Boulder Rec center without seeing people playing pickleball. In the middle of winter, the lights from NBRC allow for pickleball play to continue well beyond when I would reasonably be snuggled up inside. Clearly, this game is addictive. In fact, Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the US, with an
by Nina Carson, PT, DPT, OCS Feet. I’ve always been told that I have weird feet. My arches are so high you could park Tonka trucks under them. Well, maybe a few Lego pieces and I’d still have some clearance. You’d think that’d be great right? High arches = strong arch support? Unfortunately that wasn’t