Cupping Therapy and the Athlete
By: Vanessa Mahoney, MBA, MA, LAT, ATC Cupping therapy, or cupping, has been a hot topic for researchers and health practitioners because of its various purported properties. Although cupping dates back to…
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The Role of Physical Therapy in PCL Injury Rehabilitation
Injuries can strike when you least expect them, and a PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) injury can significantly impact your mobility and overall quality of life. This type of injury requires comprehensive care…
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Exercises for Alleviating Hip Pain
Hip pain is a common symptom in people of all ages and walks of life, indicating a problem with the hip joint or the surrounding muscles, tendons, ligaments, or bones. The pain…
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The Role of Core Strength in Rehabilitation: Injury Recovery and Prevention
When you think about orthopedic rehabilitation and injury prevention, core strength may not immediately come to mind. In fact, you might think that only athletes should concentrate on their core muscles. However,…
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Measuring Quad Strength: A Guide to Assessing and Improving Leg Power
The quadriceps muscles, commonly called the quads, are responsible for extending the knee, flexing the hip, stabilizing the kneecap, and internally rotating the thighs. To do all that, the quads are built…
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Warm-Up Exercises for Golfers
As any avid golfer knows, a day on the course is about not just the game, but a complete experience. But by optimizing one’s swing — a golfer's most prized skill —…
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