I think that most of you would agree that life is sometimes a “pain in the neck”! The source of the pain is usually multi-factorial and may include such things as emotional stress, muscle weakne...
PUMP YOU UP!!
10 Mar
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by orthowell
So how important is resistance training? I have had the privilege of working with one of my peers, a fellow PT, and strength and conditioning specialist, Mike Stare from Spectrum Fitness in Beverly, b...
Low Back Pain - Part 3 - BEST Evidence-Based Core Exercises!
11 Jan
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by orthowell
So what are the BEST evidence-based Core exercises?
Evidence from random controlled trials of people suffering from low back pain show that core stabilization exercises result in significant improvements in pain and function(5,7) . However, the most effective combination of which muscles to ta...
Low Back Pain -Part 2- Getting Down To The "CORE"
28 Dec
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by orthowell
Getting down to the CORE!!
What is your Core?
It is defined as the center or “core” of your body. It is the “powerhouse” around which all limb movement is performed. It consists of 29 pairs of muscles as well as boney, ligamentous, and discs structures that support the lumbo-pelvic-hip...
What are the BEST shoulder exercises?
08 Aug
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by orthowell
Everything we do at OrthoWell is evidence-based! Maximizing results in minimal time depends on the expertise of the clinician. As our knowledge of biomechanics and muscle function improves, more of ...
The importance of closed-chain exercise.
08 Aug
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by orthowell
Closed chain exercises for the lower extremities (exercise with you feet contacting the floor) should be an integral part of your rehabilitation program. They are important in terms of regaining dyn...
CLOSED CHAIN CREATIVITY
08 Aug
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by orthowell
Closed chain exercises for the lower extremities should be an integral part of your rehabilitation program. They are important in terms of regaining dynamic stability and improving neuromuscular cont...
Shoulder Exercises: The Evidence
08 Aug
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by orthowell
Everything we do at OrthoWell is evidence-based! Maximizing results in minimal time depends on the expertise of the clinician. As our knowledge of biomechanics and muscle function improves, more of a...
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