What Is a Rotator Cuff Injury?
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that helps keep the shoulder joint together. It allows the upper bone to securely sit in the socket and enables full range of motion. Due to the amount of wear placed on the shoulder, rotator cuff injuries are common and often associated with repetitive-motion activities….
Potential Injuries from Slipping and Falling on Ice
As the days grow colder, the chances that you’ll encounter slippery pavement increase. You could be walking down your front steps, driveway or shoveling snow and fall down on icy ground. A range of injuries can result, from bruising and sprains to a concussion or broken bones. Understand potential injuries associated with this wintertime hazard…
Understanding Limited Range of Motion for Joints
When a joint has limited range of motion, this refers to how far it can bend, rotate or twist and the direction in which it performs these actions. Limited joint mobility impacts quality of life, reduces the activities you can perform without assistance and can contribute to muscle atrophy. Understand more about this condition and…
What Are Whiplash Injuries?
When a powerful force causes the neck and head to quickly move back and forth, a whiplash injury can occur. Your neck oscillates rapidly in both directions, straining and extending discs, nerves and soft tissue beyond their natural range of motion. Whether you experienced this condition as a result of a car accident, fall or…
Importance of Strength and Conditioning for Athletes
Anyone who has played sports is likely familiar with strength and conditioning. The approach differs from strength training, which often focuses on lifting weights to increase muscle mass to improve performance. Strength and conditioning begins from the intersection of exercise, physiology and anatomy to optimize your movement, recovery and health. Learn why strength and conditioning…