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For anyone who enjoys being active and working out, shoulder irritation can be a common part of the process. These are Dr. Tom’s Top 5 Shoulder Exercises to help people get out of pain or to help prevent injury. Banded External Rotation with PunchSidelying...

Core strengthening is a mainstay component of most fitness, sport training, rehab, bodybuilding, powerlifting, CrossFit, and Olympic weightlifting programs. Check out Dr. Bryan’s go-to core building exercises. Each move targets a specific portion of the core for...

Crossfit is quickly turning into a mainstream sport in the United States and around the world. With the Crossfit Games just ending last week and having significant coverage on ESPN we have now entered the post-games off season. Like many other sports, Crossfit has...

Have you ever wondered how much exercise you should be performing on a weekly basis? Follow along to discover the latest recommendations! There is a never ending amount of information at the tips of our fingers. It can be confusing and difficult to research how...

Youth weight training and lifting has been a controversial topic over the years. Critics of training younger individuals report that it is “dangerous” and argue higher injury rates compared to adults. Recently, there has been a shift in this training mindset....

Do you remember those dreadful ice baths in your high school athletic trainer’s office? You shivered, you cursed under your breath, and you counted down the seconds until you could get out of the icy water. Well, this type of recovery is making a big splash in the...

Specific Approaches for Desired Outcomes Did you know there are several different approaches and techniques your physical therapist can use to achieve a desired effect with the use of dry needling? (For those unfamiliar with the intervention of dry needling, see...

As we welcome the new year and the competitive CrossFit season, many gym athletes and active individuals are increasing their training volume in preparation. But be aware, spikes in training volume come with the risk of injuries. To help manage these risks there...

For years individuals have been taught to treat injuries with the mnemonic R.I.C.E, which stands for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Over the last several years the medical community has discovered that this approach of treating acute injuries can actually...

In our last article we discussed strategies and movements to prepare you for a new running program. Once your lower body has the capacity to withstand the forces of running it is time to get out on the pavement! Follow along to learn how to safely, effectively, and...