Knee pain during squats is a very common complaint of many lifters, leading many to stop this exercise all together. Fortunately, by optimizing form, many can overcome this barrier and …
The Best Barbell Rehab Exercises
Often associated with increasing strength and performance, the barbell can also be a great tool for rehabilitation purposes. The barbell loads basic human patterns, such as the squat and hip …
Three Effective Thoracic Rotation Drills
Thoracic mobility is always a hot topic, and rightly so. For the barbell population, sufficient thoracic mobility is a MUST in order to prevent shoulder and neck pain and achieve …
Lifting Weights With Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
This article was written by Dr. Sarah Duvall, a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in women’s health and pelvic function. She designed a new course on Postpartum Corrective Exercise …
5 Tips To Eliminate Shoulder Pain During the Bench Press
The bench press represents a staple upper body pressing exercise used to increase strength, power, and hypertrophy. Increasing your bench press press is a highly sought after goal for both …
Barbell Training in Clinical Practice
Photo Credit: Nick Delgadillo One of the most important things we can do as physical therapy students and practitioners is advocate for our profession. As the physical therapy profession has …