An eccentric muscle contraction produces lengthening of the muscle while strengthening it at the same time. It usually returns a “shortened” muscle to
A Simple Exercise to Prevent Water Skiing Injuries
Our front desk hears this story much too often Monday mornings in mid-July: “I hadn’t been water skiiing in years and it was the perfect day, I had to
Becoming Empowered to Maximize the Quality of Your Physical Lifestyle
I am a 57 year old physical therapist and I know that all of my chronic shoulder pain will not completely go away. I appreciate that the mild pain I
Preventing the Problem of Exercise “Catch Up”
Picture the lonely jogger; forging his way down a busy road on Saturday morning. His face relays the grueling endeavor and the fact that there is
The Benefits of Neurobics
Did I lock the door? Where did I park the car? What was his name again? These are fairly common occurrences as we move into our forties and fifties,
How to Exercise with Osteoporosis
Patients with osteoporosis often find it difficult to get the exercise they need. Some patients think that there’s no point in doing bone-healthy
3 Tips for Preventing Injury During Your Workout
Exercising is a fundamental element of living a healthy life. Working out regularly improves your physical and mental faculties, builds muscle and
Independent Living, How to Help Make it Last
As a physical therapist helping middle age and older adults deal with their acute to chronic musculoskeletal issues, I have seen first-hand the
Resistance Training for the Baby Boomers
Baby boomers make up about 25% of the U.S. population, the largest generation of Americans! This post-WWII age cohort is known for
