This exercise focuses on control and activation of the deep abdominal muscles. It is an important exercise as these muscles are responsible for providing stability at the spine during functional activity. It is appropriate for individuals who are experiencing acute...
This exercise focuses on strengthening the posterior rotator cuff muscles. Strengthening the posterior rotator cuff in this position is preferred to standing as it has shown to have better muscle activation of these muscles. Do not perform this exercise if it causes...
Hand Therapists Provide Treatment Advice for Tennis Elbow By Sheila Yakobina, MA, OTR/L, CHT and Stephanie Yakobina, MA, OTR/L, CHT Not Just for Tennis Players This article offers specialized tips to help individuals who are experiencing tennis elbow symptoms. Though...
by Sheila Yakobina, MA, OTR/L, CHT and Stephanie Yakobina, MA, OTR/L, CHT Our multi-tasking lifestyles can take a toll on our thumbs. We take our thumbs for granted until we sustain an injury and can’t use them to perform our normal activities, like buttoning our...
