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Core Strengthening for CrossFit Athletes

10.09.2019 Filed in: Exercise Instructional written by: Dr. Chelsea Schuman, PT

Everyone knows that the core is important for injury prevention however not everyone is training their core to actually achieve this goal. There are two main functions when it comes to what most people consider your “core”; there are muscles that control the movement of the spine and there are muscles that control the stability of the spine. The big mistake people make is only focusing on the “movement” muscles and do not address the coordination of the “stability” muscles.

Your Knee Pain in Deep Squats is NOT From your Knees Going Past your Toes

19.09.2019 Filed in: Injury Prevention written by: Dr. Chelsea Schuman, PT

“I always thought that my knees couldn’t go over my toes during my squat!” the most heard statement from my patients, aside from “I always thought pushing my knees out was the best way to squat”, that is for another article though.

Squat Alternatives for "Bad Knees"

19.09.2019 Filed in: Pain Elimination Techniques |Exercise Instructional written by: Dr. Chelsea Schuman, PT

Do you have knee pain during your squat? You tried taking a break from your exercise routine, you came back and you are still experiencing that pain. This can be a very frustrating cycle to get caught in, but fear not, there is a solution to getting out of this vicious cycle. The reason you are still experiencing this nagging ache is because you haven't addressed the movement dysfunction that caused this “overuse” or “irritation” of those tissues.

Lower Back Pain Treatment

19.09.2019 Filed in: Pain Elimination Techniques written by: Dr. Chelsea Schuman, PT

So you tweaked your back? What should you do now? Should you go to the doctor? Should you move as little as possible? Should you ice or heat? These are the questions that we will answer in this article.

Knee Pain When Squatting

03.10.2019 Filed in: Exercise Instructional written by: Dr. Chelsea Schuman, PT

Everyone has probably heard to drive their knees out during their squat. However, who else has also experienced knee pain when they do this? We are here to tell you that pushing your knees out during your squat is probably the main reason you are experiencing knee pain during the ascent of your squat.

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Core Strengthening for CrossFit Athletes

Your Knee Pain in Deep Squats is NOT From your Knees Going Past your Toes

Squat Alternatives for "Bad Knees"

Lower Back Pain Treatment

Knee Pain When Squatting

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