Updated November 2017 If this is the first time you’ve read been reading this article series I recommend going back to part 1 and starting there. A lot of the topics build on top of each other. I
Continue readingUpdated November 2017 If this is the first time you’ve read been reading this article series I recommend going back to part 1 and starting there. A lot of the topics build on top of each other.
Continue readingI can’t believe we’re already up to 5 parts on this topic! In case you missed it. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Do you guys remember upper crossed syndrome from Part 3? For
Continue readingSo far we’ve gotten pretty deep on the concept of shoulder impingement but it’s time to delve a little deeper. Next in the line-up we’ll talk about the thoracic spine and ribcage. If
Continue readingUpdated November 2017 Understanding what is happening inside of the shoulder joint is a very important part of understanding impingement. If you haven’t checked out part 1 and part 2 I’d
Continue readingUpdated October 2017 So to recap on the last article, classic impingement of the shoulder is caused by excessive narrowing of the subacromial space, impinging on the structures contained within the space.
Continue readingUpdated October 2017 I recently had the opportunity to speak with one of my professors Mark Butler, a physical therapist I have a lot of respect for. I asked him what he thought was the most common
Continue readingThe bench press is easily one of the most popular exercises in the gym. I know I've been performing some sort of bench press variation at least once per week for the last 15 years or so. It's a great
Continue readingTechnique is obviously an important part of improving someone's strength and performance but it's also vital when trying to prevent future shoulder injuries. As physical therapists Dave and I see
Continue readingIn order to understand how injuries in our shoulder occur, we first have to understand the anatomy. Once we get the anatomy down we can start to understand the injury mechanisms. In this quick 5 minute
Continue readingDr. Dave Tilley and I have worked with a boatload of olympic lifters, powerlifters, gymnasts, bodybuilders and fitness athletes with painful shoulders. It’s probably the most common injury we see.
Continue readingSo in the last article in our series we spoke on the importance of total volume with particular focus on spikes in training in avoiding injury. Hopefully this already sparked some ideas on how to start
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