When trying to strengthen or stretch the muscles surrounding the knee, many people unknowingly can aggravate the joint structures. When using standard weight machines or heavy weighted bars with poor…

Knee pain may be caused from a variety of activity-related issues including direct hits to the knee, falls, overuse, and twisting movements.  What may be overlooked is that knee pain…

One of the most important joints of the human body is the knee joint, also known as the Tibiofemoral joint. The knee joint is basically a hinge made up of…

When most people think of the core, they think of their abs. And when people think of strengthening their abs they automatically think of crunches or sit-ups. Unfortunately, that is…

Many patients suffering from shoulder pain or limited movement want to know what they can do at home or the gym to improve their flexibility. The muscles that are usually…

Although working to improve your balance is important in order to prevent a fall, it is also very important to know how to fall. We can’t always avoid situations where…

The body needs to be balanced in order to function efficiently and to reduce risk of fall, injury, or pain. Each major joint in the body consists of antagonistic muscle…

Want to Improve Your Balance? Here are 5 helpful exercises you can do from the safety of your own home: 1) Marching: Stand next to a chair or counter top…

Every 11 seconds an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall. Not only that but one in four Americans aged 65+ falls each year. These falls…

Have you ever reached up for something on a shelf or out to the side only to be stopped by a strange twinge of pain? Many people we treat tell…