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The majority of people with lower quarter pain or symptoms will demonstrate altered coordination and communication between the nervous system and muscles.  This leads to altered movement patterns which may perpetuate symptoms and lead to more chronic pain and muscle imbalances.  Primary movers for our movement patterns (example: gluts) may be substituted for weaker, less...

Our prior posts on dynamic warm ups have highlighted the benefits of these exercises on injury prevention and sports performance.  Conversely, static stretching has been associated with decreased performance due to a reduction in the ability of the stretched muscle to contract and perform dynamically during sport movements.  Clearly, the best option for both pro...

Hydration, electrolytes, salt and pickle water are all common internet solutions for muscle cramping.  These remedies are based off the assumption that muscle cramping is secondary to imbalances in electrolyes (potassium, sodium) or hydration levels.  In particular, when athletes are dehydrated there is a decrease in the water content, concentrating many elements in the bloodstream...

here are not many more controversial topics in the exercise science literature than stretching.  While most believe stretching is an important component of a fitness or rehabilitation program the debate occurs on the timing, frequency, duration, type, direction, and intensity of the stretching program.  Recently, a large push in corrective exercise programs involves mobilizing joints...

Up to 250,000 athletes will sustain an ACL injury each year and the majority of these patients will require Physical Therapy before and/or after their ACL reconstruction surgery.  These athletes may be at risk of future lower extremity injuries either on their involved or uninvolved lower extremity because of inadequate physical therapy, poor movement patterns,...