This week, our research article is focusing on the potential risk of lymphedema after undergoing a sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in the axilla, or armpit, of the side affected by breast cancer. The article nicely details how there (continue...)
This week we are re-visiting performing a lat pulldown using a resistance band. In honor of breast cancer awareness month, we want to make sure to address return to strength training after treatment for breast cancer. Initially after surgical removal (continue...)
If you’ve had a previous or recent shoulder surgery, recovery can be stressful at times! You can’t wait to begin using your shoulder normally again, but at the same time, you may have a part of you afraid to (continue...)
Do you ever get tightness in the front of the thigh or hip? It can be pretty uncomfortable! This area of the thigh is where your quadriceps and hip flexor muscles are located. These muscles help to straighten the knee (continue...)
Sometimes a shoulder sling may be necessary after a shoulder injury or surgery. A sling is meant to provide support and stability to the shoulder while it’s in the process of healing. If you’ve had to use one of (continue...)
Often-times with shoulder pain, you may have a lot of trouble lifting objects overhead. Maybe your range of motion and flexibility is just fine, but your strength for this activity could use some help. Front raises are a great (continue...)
This week, our article will be discussing the impact that diabetes can have on shoulder pain. For access to the article and the information summarized and referenced in this post, please refer to the Resource section at the bottom of (continue...)
This week we’ll be looking at practicing shoulder external rotation while using the Shoulder Wand. While you can practice shoulder external rotation with the shoulder in various degrees of alignment, this week, we’ll be focusing on practicing with the shoulder (continue...)
Recovery from a shoulder injury or surgery can be a tough road! Depending on your exact issue, you may be experiencing one or more possible dilemmas. This could involve limited range of motion (ROM), decreased strength and stability, and (continue...)
Sometimes you just need a good calf stretch! The calves can definitely have a tendency to be more on the tight side. Think about how often we use them throughout the day… Walking… Going up steps… Running… Jumping… The list (continue...)