Posts Tagged ‘Injury prevention’

Jump Training for Jumper’s Knee: The Final Piece to Your Rehab

The primary focus of rehab programs for jumper’s knee is tendon loading exercises.  These exercises require high muscle activation of…

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The Best Treatment for Patellar Tendinitis: Progressive Tendon Loading Exercises

Patellar tendinitis, also known as jumper’s knee, is a chronic problem for many athletes.  Pain begins with a dull annoying…

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jumper's knee

How to Build Stronger Bones with Impact Exercise

Just about everyone knows exercise is important for preventing and treating osteoporosis.  But do you know which types of exercises…

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Exercise for osteoporosis

3 of the Best Strength Training Exercises for Osteoporosis

Approximately 30% of all postmenopausal women in the U.S. have osteoporosis.  At least 40% of these women will sustain 1…

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osteoporosis and physical therapy

Sports Hernia Exercises to Get You Back Playing

Are you an athlete experiencing deep pain in your lower abdomen or groin?  A sports hernia is common in athletes…

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athletic pubalgia exercises

5 Simple Stretches for Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit their doctor.  It is also a common reason…

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Stretches for lower back pain

5 Yoga Poses to Decrease Your Shoulder Pain

Are you 1 of the nearly 2/3 of adults in the United States with shoulder pain?  You may have difficulty…

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Yoga Shoulder

Back Pain in Golfers: 5 Exercises to Improve Your Flexibility

Low back pain is extremely common in recreational and professional golfers.  Even Tiger Woods has succumbed to multiple back surgeries. …

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Golfer

Overcome 5 Common Barriers to Starting Your Exercise Program

Another new year is upon us and with it comes the resolution to get in shape, lose weight, or commit…

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Exercise

5 Band Rotator Cuff Exercises for Baseball Players

Nearly half of all baseball pitchers experience shoulder or elbow pain that limits participation at some point in their career. …

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Arm Care Exercises