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Glenohumeral Extension on the Dip: Considerations for the Strength and Conditioning Professional
by Nick Mattis, SPTIntroduction:The glenohumeral joint (shoulder) has a high level of mobility which comes at a price of low stability. Due to the extensive range of motion of the shoulder, the shoulder is not as stable as several other joints in the body (i.e. elbow,...
Jogging After Total Hip Arthroplasty
by Ray Moore PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT Introduction Total hip arthroplasty (THA), otherwise known as total hip replacement, is a common surgery performed to relieve pain in patients with hip osteoarthritis. Hip replacements have been well documented as successful...
Factors predicting outcomes in whiplash injury: a systematic meta-review of prognostic factors
by Mark Boyland, PT, DPT This meta-analysis explored the prognostic factors which can predict outcomes for patients with acute whiplash injuries. As a disclaimer this study was meant to identify the factors only and not what scales or intensity would lead to...
Article Review: Alternative and Complementary Therapies in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Repair
by Tyler Tice PT, DPT, ATC Introduction: Osteoarthritis (OA) is very prevalent within the global population and is becoming a growing socioeconomic and public health issue. OA is when joints undergo changes in which cartilage becomes thin and sometimes can be lost...
The Importance of Force Couples In our Shoulders
by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, MS, ATC Force couples are when 2 or more muscles on opposing sides of a joint work together to provide joint stability or create movement. In the shoulder joint, there are three important force couples that help move and control our shoulders....
Can pharmacological and non-pharmacological sleep aids reduce post-operative pain and opioid usage? A review of the literature
by Yuan Zhuang, SPT Introduction: Sleep plays crucial roles in post-operative recovery, pain tolerance and healing process. Studies have shown that post-operative pain could significantly affect quality of sleep. Due to dangers of opioids, it is important to find...
The Importance of The Shoulder Blade in the Shoulder Complex
by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, MS, ATC The scapula, or shoulder blade is an integral part of the entire shoulder complex serving as the foundation for properly functioning shoulders. Often times, dysfunctions can occur with shoulder blade movement that can be related to...
Abdominal Trunk Muscle Weakness and its Association with Chronic Low Back Pain and Risk of Falling in Older Women
by Bridget Collier, PT, DPT Chronic low back pain is extremely prevalent in the United States, especially in the adult population. It has been estimated that 80% of adults have experienced at least one occurrence of low back pain in their lifetime. One of the risk...
Exercises to Help Improve Weight Acceptance and Standing Tolerance on the Lower Extremity Following Injury or Surgical Procedure
by Tyler Tice PT, DPT, ATC Following an injury or surgical procedure to the hip, knee, or ankle it is often painful and difficult to put weight through the affected leg. Often times, we avoid putting weight through the affected leg due to a large amount of pain and...
Is Dry Needling Effective for Pain Relief and Improving Muscle Function?
by Joseph Holmes, PT, DPT, OCS, CDN, FNCP INTRODUCTION Trigger point dry needling (TDN) has become an increasingly common way to address the pain and dysfunction that comes from muscle pain. Myofascial trigger points are excessively irritable points in skeletal muscle...
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