Fixing Shoulder Pain with the Overhead Press

Fixing Shoulder Pain with the Overhead Press

What is the Overhead Press? The overhead press is a simple exercise that any athlete can perform whether they are a beginner or a more advanced athlete. Unlike some other exercises such as the jerk or push press that require more coordination and instruction this can...
Powerlifting: The ULTIMATE Therapeutic Exercise!

Powerlifting: The ULTIMATE Therapeutic Exercise!

Part 1 – What is Powerlifting? Powerlifting is a strength-sport in which competitors attempt to lift as much weight as they are capable over three different exercises; the back squat, the bench press, and the deadlift. Most programming also involves big...
Powerlifting to Fix Your Lower Back

Powerlifting to Fix Your Lower Back

Part 2 – General Low Back Pain Low back pain (LBP) is the number 1 most common orthopedic issue treated by physical therapists and seen by sports medicine physicians. This is an extremely common problem, as the lifetime prevalence of LBP is upwards...
Powerlifting to Fix Your Knees

Powerlifting to Fix Your Knees

Part 3 – Knee Pain (Including: Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome, Patellar Tendinopathy, Arthritis) The knee is arguably the largest joint in the human body. It is comprised of four bones, the patella, femur, tibia, and fibula. The three most common knee pain...