Physical Therapy
Importance of Ankle and Hip Mobility and how Physical Therapy can Help
Squatting is a fundamental movement pattern that we often take for granted. Whether you’re an athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or simply someone who wants to maintain functional fitness, squatting plays a pivotal role in your daily life. We take for granted how often we squat in everyday life. Getting up and down from the couch, sitting on the toilet, picking something off the ground.
Read MorePhysical Therapy for Rotator Cuff Tears
Shoulder injuries are common occurrences and affect many people at some point in their life. Especially since we use our shoulders in almost all tasks relating from work, to household chores, to working out, and especially in sports. Although there are many injuries and tissues within the shoulder, one of the most common shoulder injuries is a rotator cuff (RTC) tear.
Read MoreWhy is Hip Mobility so important?
Why is Hip Mobility Important? Hip mobility is essential to the proper full functioning of the hip joint. While the hip joint is meant to be more stable and less mobile than the shoulder joint, it can still be extremely limiting and even harmful if the hip joint lacks its full mobility. There are many…
Read MoreWhat is so important about the spine?
What makes up the spine? There are 3 major elements that make up the spine: 1. vertebrae: The vertebrae are the bones that make up the spine. These bone’s primary purpose is to provide a hard protective layer around the spinal cord. They also provide an attachment point for the arms, and legs to the center…
Read MoreShoulder stability, why do we need it?
Shoulder stability is important for developing and maintaining healthy shoulders. Before we get into why it is important, let’s look at some shoulder basics. When people think of the shoulder they think of a ball-and-socket joint made up of the arm bone (humerus) and shoulder blade (scapula). However, the shoulder is so much more complex.…
Read MoreWhat is the Pec Muscle and Why was It Injured During CrossFit Regionals?
WHAT DOES THE PEC MUSCLE DO? The pectoralis major, or pec major, muscle attaches to your sternum and collar bone on your chest and connects to a grove on your upper arm. It is responsible for four primary motions: Horizontal Adduction: bringing your arm across your chest Internal rotation: rotating your shoulder inward toward your…
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