This was the first study to explore the acute effects of a foam ball rolling exercise of the pectoralis major (pars clavicularis) muscle on range of motion, maximum isometric contraction, and muscle ...

1 School of Health and Sport Sciences, Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool, United Kingdom 2 Sport Research Centre, Charles University, Prague, Czechia Background: Optimal shoulder and trunk ...

Maintaining healthy shoulders is important for staying independent in older age. These strength and mobility exercises can keep the arms moving well. It’s hard to overstate the importance of the ...

GRAFENWOEHR TRAINING AREA, Germany — The rolling hills of Bavaria this week showcased new strategies for integrating European allies into a U.S. Army artillery brigade’s ranks with the aim of making ...

As a doctor of physical therapy, I work with clients every day who are dealing with pain. The pain-medicine industry might tell you there are endless ways to reduce or eliminate pain without lifting a ...

Exactly how you lift has garnered significant attention from researchers in recent years. With studies examining the exact length of time you execute each rep, which portion of the rep you focus on ...

We’ve all been there: holding at the bottom of a squat or plank, feeling your legs start to quiver like crazy. Congrats—you’ve experienced the burn of an isometric hold. These strength-boosting pauses ...

Overhead athletes, such as baseball and softball players, place significant demands on their shoulders and elbows, making them susceptible to injuries. Understanding the biomechanics and implementing ...

After getting hot and sweaty during a workout, many now opt to take a cold plunge—typically between 50–60 degrees Fahrenheit (10–15 Celsius)—in hopes of speeding up muscle recovery and easing ...

The effects of shoulder external rotation exercises on the EMG amplitude of the infraspinatus, and teres minor, and torque in healthy individuals remain uncertain. In this study, we aimed to determine ...