Gaining a Better Understanding of Joint Contractures

Myofibroblast cells are preferentially expressed early in a rabbit model of joint contracture. Abdel MP, Morrey ME, Barlow JD, Kreofsky CR, An KN, Steinmann SP, Morrey BF, Sanchez-Sotelo J.  J Orthop Res. 2011 Nov 4. doi: 10.1002/jor.21588. [Epub ahead of...

Resistance Training vs Static Stretching

Resistance Training vs. Static Stretching: Effects on Flexibility and Strength Morton SK, Whitehead JR, Brinkert RH, Caine DJ.  Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.  2011 Sept 30https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21969080 It is important for both...

Are Swimmers Shoulder Motion Symmetrical?

Glenohumeral joint rotation range of motion in competitive swimmers. Riemann BL, Witt J, Davies GJ. J Sports Sci. 2011 Aug;29(11):1191-9. Epub 2011 Jul 22. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21777164 Side to side shoulder ROM changes in overhead athletes is nothing...