In the fourth of a five-part series, Dana Santas explains how strong scapular muscles promote healthy shoulders, better posture and a pain-free upper body.
I knew heavy resistance training was crucial with age to build muscle and maintain bone density, so as I approached my 50s and entered the throes of menopause, I wanted to incorporate more weight ...
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Shoulder Workout

A balanced shoulder routine won’t just tax the muscles, but also restore mobility to the shoulder joint, all while protecting the delicate cartilage and minimizing strain on the ligaments. For those ...
The aim of this study was to analyze the trunk muscular response during different variations of some of the most popular stabilization exercises: front-bridge, back-bridge, side-bridge, and bird-dog.
Forget barbells and pick up a resistance band to build strength and stability in your joints and muscles, according to a personal trainer.
Introduction Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) affects an estimated 200 million adolescents globally and curvatures exceeding 30° at skeletal maturity are associated with increased health risks in ...
Objective To investigate the effect of a rehabilitation program based on cervical mobilization and exercise on clinical signs and mandibular function in subjects with temporomandibular disorder (TMD).
2 Department of Physical Therapy, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA 3 Department of Physical Therapy, Arcadia University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 4 Department of Physical ...
1 Department of Orthopedics, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China 2 Department of Rehabilitation, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province ...
Futsal, a high-intensity sport, places considerable demands on the hip adductors and core musculature, often resulting in strength deficits and reduced agility. Optimising training strategies to ...