Movement gets a lot of hype these days and receives plenty of attention in the fitness industry, strength & conditioning industry, and rehabilitative fields. From movement screens to movement coaches, movement is a buzz word it seems some are simply trying to capitalize on. Movement screens don’t prevent injuries, they just give you information. What […]
There are many examples of things we just assume to be true for long periods of time that aren’t true at all. The perpetuation of this group think is a real problem. This is especially true when it comes to the industries of nutrition, health care, and fitness. Here’s some examples: Dietary cholesterol has no […]
This video highlights the hamstring rehab with Carter Henderson. Carter was a standout linebacker at Duquesne University, leading the team in tackles the last two seasons. Now he is in preparation for an NFL Pro Day. Carter came to GP for rehab of a hamstring pull 12 days out from his Pro Day. His initial […]
Movement screens or testing can offer valuable insight into why you have pain or limited function. However what tends to be more valuable is when someone help you understand your movement habits. By observing how someone moves and the postures they assume during daily activities – walking, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, or pulling – we […]
Keeping with the concept of core stability and hip mobility, the shin box has become a popular drill for improving hip rotation, eccentric loading of the hips, as well as reinforcing ideal intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and core stability. Ideally the shin box is performed in a progression of static to dynamic variations. Progressions are dependent […]
You’ve thought about seeing a chiropractor before, but have hesitated because you: Heard it was “BS” or “quackery” Thought that once you start going, you’ll have to go for life Were afraid of being adjusted Thought they just won’t be able to help Let’s first address the reality that all chiropractors are not the same. […]
Ideal movement and optimal strength development first begins with using the diaphragm as the primary muscle for respiration and for Intra-abdominal Pressure (IAP) or what is also known as the abdominal brace. A frequent piece of feedback we receive at GP is that much of what we coach is the opposite of what most people […]
According to research conducted by Dr. Stuart McGill, “People with back pain actually have stronger backs than people without back pain, so weakness is not the culprit.” In our experience in both treating and training individuals suffering from low back pain, there are three common factors that seems to play a central role: 1) Breathing […]
In this video we discuss a very relevant truth when it comes to the shoulder – sometimes your shoulder pain is not a shoulder problem. The inability to properly stabilize the rib cage and pelvis as well as having adequate movement in the thoracic spine can result in problems associated with the shoulder blade or […]
When it comes to Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), those that are familiar with the method will often ask me, “How do I find the time to treat my patients with chiropractic, rehab methods, and DNS?” The reasons for the question is simple – DNS is seen as very time consuming. The challenge with DNS is […]