Scapula Retraction Rehab Progressions

Scapula Retraction Rehab Progressions

In this article I’m going to review the Scapular Retraction Rehab Progressions that I use to retrain scapular posture and develop strength and endurance. Of course we all know that poor scapular strength and posture is one of the most common things we see in our...
Gluteus Medius Exercise Progressions

Gluteus Medius Exercise Progressions

Weakness of the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus muscles is common across a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. These are also one of the more challenging muscle groups to train as muscle compensations are so common with traditional exercises that attempt to...
4 Exercises For The Iliotibial Band (IT Band)

4 Exercises For The Iliotibial Band (IT Band)

Improving flexibility of the iliotibial band (IT band) is a common goal with latera knee pain. But due to the anatomical connection with the hip, stretching and mobilization of the IT band is often required when treating lower back, sacroiliac (SI), and lateral hip...
Exercises For Neck Pain

Exercises For Neck Pain

In this article I’m going to discuss and review a movement and exercise sequence that can be used when dealing with acute neck pain.  But to understand why we’re using these exercises, and why we’re prescribing them in this specific way, we need to start with...
Exercises For Hip Mobility

Exercises For Hip Mobility

When dealing with a painful or dysfunctional hip movement and exercise is a critical part of the treatment and recovery process. But we are of course going to need to use and prescribe different exercises for different purposes.  For example, we may need to prescribe...