So, you need a lumbar discectomy. You and I both. In June of last year, I went from scanning patients with disc problems (I’m a radiographer!) to becoming one myself. ...
Stop Blaming Scapular Dyskinesis for Shoulder Pain
“What do you guys do for wonky shoulder blades?” It’s a common question that comes up as we teach our Barbell Rehab Method Certification course around the country, and we ...
The Utilization of Rating of Perceived Tolerance (RPT) as a Guide for Training with Pain
At Barbell Rehab, we advocate using Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) to help guide loading decisions for athletes in the weight room. Originally developed by Gunnar Borg in the early ...
Strength Training with Persistent Pain
Persistent, or chronic pain has progressively increased in prevalence over the past decades, with recent studies reporting between 11-40% of US adults dealing with persistent symptoms (1). If you are ...
Revisiting the Corrective Exercise Conundrum
It’s been almost four years since Ben Cormack, Jason Silvernail, and Nick Tumminello published “The Corrective Exercise” trap in the National Strength and Conditioning Association Journal. I was just beginning ...
Working Out with Pain | Find Your Entry Point Exercise
Working out with pain can be a daunting task. You may have questions like: Is it ok to train through pain? Or, if an exercise hurts, what should I do? ...
Stop Blaming Pain on Bad Form
When it comes to pain during barbell training, there are a lot of factors to consider. While fitness and healthcare professionals alike are often quick to jump to “bad form” ...
The Case for the Hip Thrust in Pre-Operative ACL Rehab
Today's guest post is brought to you by Michelle Carroll, an online coach and personal trainer from Dublin, Ireland. She has a BSc in Radiography and is currently completing her ...
Squatting After a Hip Replacement
According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, more than 450,000 total hip replacements are performed each year in the United States. Whether you’re an avid barbell lifter who’s ...
How to Pass the CSCS Exam
Interested in learning how to pass the CSCS exam? Well you've come to the right place. In today's guest article, Matt Casturo, CSCS, and founder of The Movement System, is ...