Posts Tagged ‘squat’

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

Meniscus Repair: Easy and Proven Rehab Exercises

An estimated 850,000 meniscus surgeries are done each year in the U.S. Previously, we reviewed the keys to recovery after…

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meniscus repair recovery

Hip Pain: 5 Simple Exercises You Can Do Anywhere

Hip pain occurs in 1 of every 4 women over the age of 50.  Many men also experience annoying hip…

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Hip Pain

Kneecap Pain: How a Physical Therapist Can Help

Patellofemoral pain syndrome refers to pain in the front of your knee or around your kneecap (patella).  It is the…

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Exercise for knee pain

Kinetic Chain Exercises Linking the Shoulder and Hip

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

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kinetic chain shoulder

Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Improves Strength without Stressing Joints

Blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy uses external pressure over a body part during exercise. The applied pressure allows the flow…

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Physical therapy

Ankle Sprains: Diagnosis, Treatment and Return to Sport

What are Ankle Sprains? Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries that people experience.  These injuries account for…

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physical therapy for ankle sprains

Gluteus Maximus Exercise: Training in Multiple Planes

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

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glute exercise

Bulgarian Split Squat Variations

The rear-foot-elevated or Bulgarian, split squat is an excellent exercise to train the lower body for sport or everyday life. …

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5 of the Best Gluteus Maximus Exercises

The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle of the hip and buttock.  It helps you maintain an erect standing posture…

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Gluteus maximus exercise