The Bane of Your Knee Pain Existence A Quad dominant movement pattern is defined as a disportioncate ratio of increased activation of our front thigh muscles (quadriceps and hip flexors) compared to our posterior chain musculature (glutes and hamstrings) to stabilize our hip and knee joints. Quad dominance is often seen in the rehab world … Continue reading Quad Dominance
Medial ankle pain is pain that develops on the inside of the ankle. There are many structures that run on the medial portion of the ankle that can be a source of pain (i.e. ligament, nerve, tendon, fascia). One specific condition is tendinitis of the Tibialis Posterior tendon. This tendon originates from its muscle belly … Continue reading Medial Ankle Pain
Hip impingement is a diagnosis that is commonly seen with pain in the front of the hip. This pain occurs in the actual ball and socket joint of the hip. Pinching can occur between the head of the femur onto the front cartilage extension (acetabulum) of the hip socket. Typically we see this type of … Continue reading Hip Impingement
Our mid-back or thoracic spine is an area of the body where pain and dysfunction are very common. Oftentimes, stiffness and muscle tension develop in this region due to a sustained, hunched-forward posture throughout our daily lives. This leads to a reduction in spinal mobility that is necessary to complete tasks ranging anywhere from weight … Continue reading Thoracic Spine Pain
Anterior hip pain is pain that is located in the front of the hip. It is a common area of discomfort that is seen in the fitness and sports communities. The anterior musculature of the hip can often become irritated and painful in activities ranging from running to squatting in the weight room. Often times … Continue reading Anterior Hip Pain
Hip strength and stability are essential for any runner to maintain and build for better performance and injury prevention. There are many studies that link a reduction in hip stability to orthopedic injuries of the hip, pelvis, and knee. This is often what we see within our physical therapy practice as well. Improving the stability … Continue reading Three Strength Exercises Every Runner Should Be Doing
