With marathon season upon us, many runners in training have upped their weekly mileage in preparation.  With this, comes an uptick in the number of overuse injuries seen.  Among these, is hip flexor tendinopathy.  The muscles of the hip generate much of the force...

Scratching the Surface There’s no doubt that the human body experiences many changes during pregnancy and birth. The time after birth can be just as challenging, if not more, for new mothers. The postpartum period varies in length from person to person but can...

Spraining an ankle is an extremely common injury among athletes and the general public alike. There are a number of ways this injury can occur on the field and in day to day activity. While the risk of spraining your ankle cannot be completely eliminated, there are...

The human body is a complex combination of multiple joints, ligaments, and structures that all work together in unison to allow us to perform the daily functions we need to thrive. Each joint and its surrounding ligaments are constantly subjected to immense load....

The shoulder complex is the functional unit that allows for movements of the arm with respect to the trunk. It is comprised of the clavicle, scapula (shoulder blade), and humerus as well as various muscular and ligamentous structures. The shoulder complex has four...

James-Tyler Dodge DPT, CSCS Most people think playing golf or tennis is as easy as hitting a ball into a hole or over a net. Those who play either of these sports know it is much, MUCH more than that. Sure, when we were younger it was easy to jump right into...

Introduction Breathing is a fundamental necessity that influences many anatomical structures around our core. To help understand the importance of the rib cage and breathing, think about the foundation of a house. The entire house, and everything in the house,...