The thoracic spine is one of the most underrated, under appreciated and under treated areas of the body. It can be the cause of many of the problems and pains we encounter, and in my experience can often be a dumping ground for problems happening above and below it in the cervical and lumbar spines respectively. Before we get into any detail about the T-spine, what can go wrong, and how to fix it, lets define it. The thoracic spine is the section in the middle of your spine that is primarily located between your shoulder blades. It consist of
Read more →It would be easy to assume that if you jump higher you would expect that there would be greater loads on your patellar tendon. According to Elvin et. al (2009) this is not the case. Technique is the main factor that determines load to the patellar tendon[1]. This is fantastic news for our high fliers!! Biomechanical Factors that are important in Jumpers Knee Tendon loads are the major factor in the development of tendinopathies. Therefore if we control our landing and take-off technique mechanics we can reduce the loads that are applied to the tendon. Technical / mechanical factors that
Read more →Here is a great infographic created by “Advanced Physical Medicine in Chicago”. It’s fantastic… and educational. Please take a look at it, it’s incredibly informative. I personally learn a lot from it!! Researched and produced by Advanced Physical Medicine – Chicago Physical Therapy Specialists
Read more →Here is our updated Weekly Injury Proof Campaign Blog Timeline (beginning the week of January 16th, 2012) Foot Development: The Bare Foot Debate (Lori Silver) Developing Neutral Spine Awareness – What is it (Dr. Lam) The Hip Hinge to prevent low back pain (Dr. McLaughlin) Thoracic Mobility – Stop being hunch back (Luke Wilson) Breathing – Chances are you’re doing it wrong (Chris Bingley) STOP Hip tightness – how to release your chronically tight hips – Squat (Dr. McLaughlin) Scapular Control – Stop being a Gargoyle (Luke Wilson) Single Leg Strength – Pillar Strength (Dr. Siva) Of course we’ll be
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