I came across this blog post on the APTA website. Couple of paragraphs should out to me: “As physical therapists, we want to maintain our position as evidence-based experts in the restoration, maintenance, and promotion of optimal physical function. To do so we must continue to uphold the value of well-established and rigorously investigated interventions …
Tag Archives: Upper Body
How To Do A Pull-up
Performing a solid pull-up is not easy, but all of us can master this exercise. Its like a badge of honor in the gym when you can show off your pull-ups, right? If you you want to strenghten and develop your lats, the lat pulldown machine will be just as effective. Read this blog post …
Supersets for Upper Body | Part 1
Opposites Attract This is true in live and in the gym! By working out 2 opposing muscle groups you can speed up your workout and get a compounding effect. In the above exercise we start with dumbell press and we follow that directly, without rest with bent over rowing. When you are rowing the pecs …
Why Is Your Mobility Work Not Working
Are you loading your ROM? It’s great you are gaining mobility and flexibility, but unless you load the newly gained ROM you will not be able to maintain it. Example: if you have worked your hamstrings with some foam rolling and then some dynamic stretching, you should follow it with some type of deadlift exercise. …
Best Exercises for Lats
The latissimus dorsi originates along the length of the lower thoracic vertebrae, thoracolumbar fascia, the lowest three ribs, and the iliac crest of the pelvis. It inserts at the bicipital groove of the humerus.The latissimus dorsi is a primary shoulder extensor in the sagittal plane. The latissimus dorsi is a primary shoulder adductor in the …
Is that hip flexor really tight?
Many of our patients come in and report that they have tightness in their hip flexor(s). A perception of tightness in your groin area can be caused my many different issues. So when do you know when you need to stretch that hip and when do you need something else?A comprehensive movement exam of your …
Body Tempering Anyone
Body tempering is slowly gaining popularity outside the power lifting realm. Yes its a passive treatment, but if you follow it up with active and resistive exercises afterwards it can help you gain more tissue extensibility and pain-free movement faster. I use IASTM and cupping, in combination with manual therapy prior to exercises to enhance …
Isometrics for Improving Range Of Motion
One often overlooked and under-utilized method of improving range of motion is a simple stalwart of programming that’s survived for decades, primarily because while they’re not sexy, they still solve problems relatively effectively. Isometric exercise can have some massive impacts in range of motion, and builds off a lot of the tenets I’ve outlined in …
Cervicogenic Headache Exercises – Treat That Killer Headache
Try these three cervicogenic headache exercises for that killer headache and accompanying neck pain that won’t go away! Source: Cervicogenic Headache Exercises – Treat That Killer Headache With These Exercises | The Prehab Guys
Foam Roll 2.0 – Six Drills for Improved Performance NOW
… There is so much you can do with a foam roller. Source: Foam Roll 2.0 – Six Drills for Improved Performance NOW