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Spinal fusions of the lumbar are an involved surgical procedure-what exercises are effective vs to avoid? and why>?

2 Answers | Asked by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 324 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 275 days ago
Joanne Spot on. Except they are not performed if laminectomy's are not successful. They are peformed primar... read more

How do you strengthen the supraspinatus-name three exercises with weights that target only the supraspinatus

2 Answers | Asked by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 309 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 306 days ago
Celso The supraspinatus is located from the supraspinus fossa and attaches to the greater turbercle of the humerus... read more

What is the main anatomical factor differeniating between a rotator cuff tear and SLAP tear?

3 Answers | Asked by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 393 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 308 days ago
Gail Spot on. Accept is doesn't mean anterior to posterior. It Stands for Superior Lateral Anterior P... read more

What are the primary static stabilizers of the glenohumeral joint?

Workout ProgramAnatomy
3 Answers | Asked by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 309 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 308 days ago
Joanne good to be of your opinion. I respect opinions. What does the science say? The question... read more

What is the acromioplasty procedure for the shoulder? What exercises are biomechanically contraindicated on science?

3 Answers | Asked by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 309 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 308 days ago
Spot on Karin. The upright is contraindicated because biomechanically and anatomically it compromises ... read more

A pitcher will or can injure which of the following and why? a) UCL b)Supraspinatus c) forearm extensor muscles d) all above

InjuryInjuries
2 Answers | Asked by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 309 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 308 days ago
Larue Spot on. But explain deeper biomechanically! Why can the UCL be injured? Why is the Supra... read more

What is the difference between shoulder impingement and shoulder tendinopathy?

2 Answers | Asked by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 324 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 322 days ago
Exactly, it is important to understand the definition of tendinopathy. Tendiopathy-is clinically defined as a dege... read more

More people are developing OA of the knee-what are some contributing factors?

4 Answers | Asked by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 324 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 323 days ago
yes that is partly true Joanne, however- Quadricep weakness is not the impairment, Hamsrtings are the impairment. ... read more

Why is eccentric strength so important in prevention of an injury?

2 Answers | Asked by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 336 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 335 days ago
Eccentric strength per the research and continuing evidenced based recruits type II fast twitch fibers aka strength fibe... read more

Do human tissues respond to all stresses the same way

3 Answers | Asked by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 336 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 335 days ago
Joanne Especially when personal trainers respond to previous questions that I posed such as this young woman.. ... read more
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