Pushups - one of the best known exercises. I know that you know how to do the exercise, but what if you could make a small change that would make it more effective?
If you have shoulder pain with pushups, making this little change can help...
This video describes how we start treating ankle sprains at NorCal Physio. Even though this is a seemingly simple step, this step builds a foundation of muscle control and stability. If you skip this step, it is likely that you will continue...
In this week’s video, listen to Jessica Kauffmann, co-owner of NorCal Physio, answer the question, “What is the difference between Physio and Physical Therapy?”.
Because our name is NorCal Physiotherapy and Sports Sciences,...
Yes, you read that right. Deadlifting should NOT cause back pain. Deadlifting is good for back pain. Deadlifting makes our body stronger and more resilient. So deadlifting is not only good for back pain that...
Shoes are an important piece of running, right? You need to have a solid pair of shoes that will support your feet, cushion your joints, and withstand the miles. So, quite obviously, you need to use a pair of running shoes that are...
Hamstring injury is very common in sports. The reason for excessive injury in this area isn't that the Hamstrings are a fragile group of muscles; most of the time, it is due to limitations in training and rehab.
Use this guide to appropriately...
We've all been there - done with our workout and still have a little left in the tank, so we find some big dumbbells and pump out a few dozen calf raises. It gives a great pump feeling as well as fulfilling...
Calf raises are a very simple exercise. It is an exercise that practically everyone has done or at least seen someone do in the gym. Typically, these are completed at high intensity -high speed or high weight - until failure.
For the one person...
Wrist pain is a common issue in athletes. From barbell athletes to soccer players and combat athletes, all athletes seem to have dealt with wrist pain at one point.
In many cases, the shoulder is the primary cause of pain. Any mobility or...
We have all been there. You wake up and you can’t move your shoulder. You have pain in your shoulder that is stopping you from making your morning coffee, putting on a shirt, or washing yourself in the shoulder.
Maybe you just finished up a...
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