‘Essentially, the scapula push-up is a push-up from the shoulders,’ says PT Monty Simmons. Unlike a standard push-up, the elbows stay straight throughout. Instead of bending the arms, you allow the ...

Consistent reps can help strengthen the upper back and improve posture to ease neck pain over time.

A big, ripped chest isn’t built with random machines or endless sets. These four exercises target the chest the way it’s meant to be trained. Each movement focuses on strength, tension, and proper ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

Correspondence to Aaron Sciascia, Shoulder Center of Kentucky, 700 BobO-Link, Lexington, KY 40504, USA; ascia{at}lexclin.com The scapula serves many roles in order for proper shoulder function to ...

Body-stabilising exercises are essential for every athlete, especially runners. There are three good reasons to integrate stability training into your routine: it improves balance, coordination, and ...

The dumbbell squat to press, also known as a thruster, is a compound exercise that starts in a front squat position and ends in an overhead press. This full body movement can be done using dumbbells, ...

Objective To compare the effectiveness of progressive tendon-loading exercises (PTLE) with eccentric exercise therapy (EET) in patients with patellar tendinopathy (PT). Methods In a stratified, ...

Katrina Carter, DPT, FNS, is a licensed travel physical therapist. She specializes in orthopedics and has a passion for providing education on nutrition for healing and overall health and wellness.

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