An estimated 1 of every 4 rotator cuff repairs will re-tear within 6 months of surgery.  Overly aggressive rehabilitation or…

Do you have shoulder pain when reaching with an outstretched arm or lifting overhead?  Shoulder impingement involves compression of your…

The length of your lats, or latissimus dorsi muscle, affects your ability to raise your arms overhead.  Shortened lats restrict…

Tennis elbow is a common condition that causes pain and weakness on the outside of your elbow.   It affects thousands…

Proper coordination between different parts of the body is required to maintain normal shoulder function.  As mentioned in previous articles,…

Overhead activities such as throwing require proper sequencing of different body parts.   The lower body, trunk, shoulder, arm, and hands…

Loss of overhead shoulder mobility occurs slowly over time from your daily routines and habits.  A subtle loss of mobility…

The gluteus maximus is the most powerful hip extensor.  This is important for functional activities performed in one plane such…

Athletes are required to perform explosive powerful movements during sport.  The hip muscles, including the gluteus medius, help generate and…

The primary role of the gluteus medius is to stabilize and control movement of your pelvis during weight bearing activities. …