The Joint Ventures' Blog

Spring seems to be the overhead athlete season. It marks the beginning of baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, and the CrossFit open, among others. Great demands placed on the shoulder, scapula (shoulder blade), and thoracic spine (middle of the back) during these sports often brings on the onset of shoulder pain. However, not all shoulder pain is directly related to the shoulder, and may in fact be a combination of shoulder, scapula, and spine coordination.1  

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Words do matter, a lot. Language shapes the way we think and perceive our worlds, including our very own bodies and health. While the mind can seem separate from the body, it’s rather the opposite. Advancements in neuroscience research allow us to now confidently say, how we think, what we hear, and what we say can directly affect our health, pain, and function. 

People often exchange the terms "strength" and "stability" as if they are one and the same. That really is not true. It’s important to understand the differences between the two, as well as know how to improve both areas to create a better overall platform for performance. 

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In this season of resolution making, it's important to spend a bit of time reflecting on what real changes would benefit your health and wellness.  

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Ice skating is a wonderful activity to take part in, especially as the cold winter months approach. But a few things need to be addressed before you hit the ice to ensure you have a good time and ice skate safely. First, you need to make sure you have proper balance standing on flat, level ground. On ice, your base of support is constantly moving and changing. Without proper balance, ice skating will present a new set of challenges for you that could potentially lead to injury. A good way to check your balance is to practice standing still on one foot for 5-10 seconds without disturbances.                                                         

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It is important to maintain the neutral alignment of these curves to assist with cushioning the spine from excessive stress or strain. The natural curves of the spine are caused by muscles, ligaments and tendons that are connected to the vertebrae of the spine, by Keith Foley, MSPT 

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Exercise for hip strength and mobility, by Jennifer Washkevich, DPT 

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Physical therapy exercise for hip strength and mobility, by Tom Romano, DPT 

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Physical therapy exercise for hip strength and mobility, by Tom Romano, DPT 

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