Increases size and strength in musculotendinous tissue and tensile strength Improves coordination and timing of muscular groups Reduces atrophy Improves reaction, recruitment and endurance Improve cardiovascular fitness Reduces edema Improves connective tissue strength and integrity Promotes circulation to enhance soft tissue healing/metabolism Increases bone density Increases endurance, reduces fatigue Improve range of motion of...
Joggers, runners, even walkers should be sure not to land on their heels with impact. To prevent shin splints, ankle, knee, hip and back pain, all field athletes need to play, or at least run on the front of the foot and avoid heel striking, especially in football, baseball and softball. In more enduring...
Patients can often compensate for loose ligaments by increasing the strength and control of the rotator cuff and shoulder blade muscles. These muscle groups help pull the humeral head into the glenoid and will pull more tightly if they are strong. Typical rehabilitation programs start with a short period of immobilization with a sling...