There’s probably nothing more functional than picking something up from the ground and putting it back down. Add the heavy element of the deadlift and you have an exercise fit for your favorite Flintstone character!
Every day I ride the R train into Manhattan, and I cringe as I watch everyone’s posture with their cell phones. The amount of patients we treat with neck pain has increased steadily over the last few years…
The core is simply any muscle that directly connects to the spine or pelvis. Most will consider the abdomen and low back muscles (erector spinae) to be core muscles, however it also includes muscles such as the glutes, hamstrings, hip adductors, the diaphragm, and pelvic floor.
In this blog you will learn about your trapezius muscle. It is a large muscle that controls aspects of the neck shoulder and middle back. Neck pain and shoulder pain are often associated with dysfunction of this muscle. Learn its uses and how to prevent injuring yourself.
With the various deadlifting techniques present in weightlifting, it’s important to know the similarities and differences between the techniques in order to determine which is most effective for your desired outcomes. The two most common techniques are the conventional deadlift and the stiff-legged, or “Romanian”, deadlift (RDL). Although there are many parallels between the two lifts, there are important differences in muscle activation as well. If your desired outcome is increased strength, which of the two is considered to be the best to incorporate into your workout? The answer depends on the intent of the individual performing the exercise.
Regular movement exercises and muscle-building exercises equip us to conquer our daily lives. They enable us to comfortably take on varying postures throughout the day, including those things we love doing for fun. Without that level of fitness, we would have a weaker, sluggish body that discourages us from doing the things we like to …
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When talking optimization for the esports athletes one may think it comes down to just gameplay! Optimization is soooo much more than improving your gaming skills! Just like all athletes, strength, coordination, stamina, and availability are huge aspects of an athletes game that makes them stand out when compared to other athletes. Availability is one we will be covering in depth in this blog.
When talking optimization for the esports athletes one may think it comes down to just gameplay! Optimization is soooo much more than improving your gaming skills! Just like all athletes, strength, coordination, stamina, and availability are huge aspects of an athletes game that makes them stand out when compared to other athletes. Availability is one we will be covering in depth in this blog.
General movement and mobility are a necessary part of recovery for injured tissue. As Physical Therapist’s, we often get the question of whether or not a particular client should participate in yoga due to lack of mobility. This can be a more complex question with an even more complex answer than many clients may like, with the classic physical therapist’s answer of “it depends” holding true. Yoga can be beneficial for physical and mental health when the client knows how to move AND/OR the instructor knows how to coach proper movement.
Why would weightlifters need sports physical therapy even if they are not injured? Weightlifters can benefit from seeing a doctor of physical therapy to allow their bodies to recover between their workout sessions, as well as to prevent any future injuries. One of the biggest areas where weightlifters can benefit from regarding sports physical therapy is flexibility and mobility. Many weightlifters will prioritize their strength training, but often will neglect their mobility and flexibility training. Both should be addressed and consistently implemented into a weight training routine to ensure longevity of training.