Concussion Assessment
Just saying the word concussion at a sporting event or during a preseason practice can be intimidating and can even scare off potential athletes or parents who are looking to get their athlete more involved.
Treatment
3 Keys To Treating Shoulder Instability
The shoulder is a complex ball and socket joint that has a variety of soft-tissue structures keeping a delicate balance between “stable” and “unstable”. Let’s quickly review the structures of the shoulder joint before we dive into our 3 keys for treating shoulder instability.
Scapular Dyskinesia
We have all heard of this basic term before “winging scapula”. What does it mean, and how does this relate to your shoulder pain?
Labral Injuries In The American Football Lineman
When we think of overhead athletes, the “big” sports come to mind: baseball, tennis,volleyball, etc. However, have you ever thought about football linemen? The American football offensive linemen is a position that utilizes upper body strength and stability to move defensive players around to protect the quarterback or to open holes for the running back. Even though proper blocking technique wouldn’t indicate that the offensive lineman has his hands overhead, the force placed on the shoulders when attempting to control another player trying to make a tackle can be extremely intense and could cause shear forces leading to labral pathology.
Shoulder Pain In Quarterbacks
The quarterback position has become extremely competitive over the past few years with the progression of the passing game. Quarterbacks are under the microscope more than any other position on the field from a young age, all the way into the pros. Each year we watch our local or national sports channels and hear who the up-and-coming quarterbacks will be taking the field this year. This of course, is if that player can stay healthy and “make all the throws”. As a physical therapist, I ask the question,what are the proper mechanics needed to become a great quarterback and can breakdowns in these mechanics cause injuries?
