Hip Injuries, Knee Injuries, Running and Sports Performance
Squats and hip hinges are two of the most important movement patterns in human performance, strength training, and physical therapy rehabilitation. While they are often grouped together as lower body exercises, they are fundamentally different movements that challenge...
Foot/Ankle Injuries, Running and Sports Performance
How Do I Fix Shin Splints? Shin splints are one of the most common injuries among runners, athletes, and anyone who suddenly increases their activity level. The pain can range from a mild annoyance to a debilitating problem that prevents you from exercising...
Running and Sports Performance, TMJ
The Relationship between Bruxism, TMJ pain and Athletes Bruxism, commonly referred to as teeth grinding or jaw clenching, is an increasingly recognized contributor to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain in athletes. While many people associate bruxism with stress or...
Male Pelvic Floor, Running and Sports Performance
Can Cycling Cause Pelvic Floor Dysfunction? Cycling is an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise and can improve endurance, lower body strength, and overall fitness. However, long hours on a bike can also place significant stress on the pelvis, hips, lower back,...
Running and Sports Performance, TMJ
Interesting Biomechanics of Sport: TMJ Pain in Tennis Players Tennis is often viewed as a shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee sport. Most people think about rotator cuff injuries, tennis elbow, Achilles problems, or low back pain when discussing the physical demands of the...
Running and Sports Performance, Shoulder Injuries
Interesting Biomechanics of Sport: Shoulder Labrum Tears in Horse Polo Horse polo is one of the most biomechanically demanding sports in the world. It combines speed, violent rotational forces, overhead and sidearm striking mechanics, rapid deceleration, one-handed...
