When your knees are acting up, how could using them more possibly help? Many of our patients have the same concerns during the injury rehabilitation process, especially when they first start physical therapy.
Knee pain often stems from a reduced ability to tolerate stress. This stress can occur during activities like squatting, lunging, running, or jumping.
After wrapping up my college football career, I no longer had coaches designing my training plans. No more structured practices, conditioning workouts, weightlifting sessions, or recovery routines that typically involved stretching, foam rolling, yoga, and light cardio.
With no clear direction, I stuck with what I knew best: lifting weights, following my old off-season routine, and adding a couple of conditioning sessions each week.
The Impact of Breathing on Shoulder Function and Pull-Up Performance
Our ability (or lack thereof) to breathe effectively can significantly influence shoulder function. This is a common area of focus in sports physical therapy and performance training, particularly for runners. Breathing can affect posture, shoulder mobility, and even lead to issues like clicking, popping, or decreased strength in the shoulders.
