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30th September 2009
The shoulder is a very special joint. It allows a very great degree of movement to occur at the important junction between the torso and the arm. Notionally a ball and socket joint, the shoulder has been modified so this structure is much less clear than ... Read >
Author: David Ravech25th September 2009
We all know the clubface must be square at impact and the club releases thereafter. Generally speaking a large amount of golf swing mechanics center upon returning the clubface to square at impact. Additionally, the golf swing is a “total body” moveme... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Many golfers are not aware of the rotator cuff and its function in golf. This group of muscles around the shoulder is crucial to the golf swing. Not surprisingly, the shoulder is one of the areas most often affected by the golf swing. Many golfers fall... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
Every amateur golfer is constantly looking for golf secrets to dramatically improve their game. Yet they are not very easy to come by. The competitiveness of the game will not allow the professionals to easily share all their valuable secrets.
Since th... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
Although not an overly physical game, bowling still requires your body to move in ways that are not considered normal. The very nature of swinging the arm with a weight of the ball at the end and the sliding motion as you move towards the alley puts a con... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
There has been over the years a lot of conversation about the balance of cue sticks, both in the U.S. and overseas, so let us look at all the aspects so you might be an informed buyer when making a purchase.
## How should a cue be balanced? ##
The l... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
There has been over the years a lot of conversation about the balance of cue sticks, both in the U.S. and overseas, so let us look at all the aspects so you might be an informed buyer when making a purchase.How should a cue be balanced?The late Willie Mos... Read >
Author: wbdoyle04th September 2009
If there is a problem with your shoulder and you feel an obstruction while moving and working or feel severe pain then you can be sure you have a shoulder injury or problems with your shoulder ligaments. The shoulder ligaments help to keep the humerus in ... Read >
Author: Jim Struber31st August 2009
Have you ever gotten dead last on a race before? Are you sick and tired of blending in with the crowd at the major track meets? If you're sick and tired of dealing with the same routine every track meet then you have to realize that you need to change you... Read >
Author: Craig Realton30th August 2009
A few months ago I tore one of the muscles in my rotator cuff and was told that I would need shoulder surgery to fix it.
Without getting too technical I will explain a little about the shoulder joint.� The shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint.... Read >
Author: Nick Bryant31st July 2009
Building strong shoulders and chest is more than a simple bench press on an Olympic flat weight bench. Knowing the physical structure of the shoulder is vital building strong defined shoulders. A well-defined arm shows a strong biceps brachii belly that... Read >
Author: weightbenchdepot23rd July 2009
I tried many exercises for frozen shoulder pain relief, but most of them weren't easy to do at home. They involved help from a physical therapist or complex free weight contraptions. The best way to become pain free is to find exercises for frozen shoulde... Read >
Author: Steve Maltas28th June 2009
Dr Mel Siff (www.drmelsiff.com) has posted this extract from his public Supertraining Discussion Group - http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/supertraining - which originally came from his must-have book - Facts and Fallacies of Fitness.
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Author: Mel Siff27th June 2009
I'm no expert, simply someone who suffered with an injury to my rotator cuff and took a keen interest in it as a result. Understanding the injury was the first step to recovery. Having gone through this painful condition myself and made a full recovery it... Read >
Author: Nick Bryant19th May 2009
As a practicing chiropractor, I see a large number of patients with neck pain or upper back pain that begins to affect one or both shoulders. Frequently, the opposite occurs as well where a shoulder injury aggravates the neck. The biomechanics of the sh... Read >
Author: Dr. Jones18th May 2009
Some people may feel that dancing should come naturally to a person and need not be taught. While this may be true for some forms of dance, other forms really do need instruction. For example, you need to learn Latin dance lessons in order to be able to d... Read >
Author: articlemarketing01@gmail.com01st May 2009
Each of us has a threshold for physical pain but in general, suffering from pain is a dilemma that we want to avoid. The shoulder is the most frequently used joint of the body and prone to pain. This kind of pain could be very disabling and coping with s... Read >
Author: Gerry Restrivera01st May 2009
Suffering from shoulder pain is a very disabling condition. It could limit your arm movement and could prevent you from simple activities like raising your arms and reaching behind your back. Dealing with shoulder pain is really frustrating because most o... Read >
Author: Gerry Restrivera27th March 2009
Bob Forman
Certified Golf Fitness Instructor
MS Exercise Physiology
One of the most common complaints from older golfers is that they can’t seem to be able to hit the ball as far as they used to. For some, this frustration often leads to less play... Read >
Author: BobForman10th March 2009
The word 'soup' comes from the Latin 'suppare', which means 'soaking', and once described a dish of meat or vegetables that was soaked in the liquid in which it was cooked. In ancient times, soup was referred to as either broth (meaning 'brewed') or potta... Read >
Author: James Lanka23rd February 2009
Soup is a food that is made by combining ingredients such as meat and vegetables in stock or hot/boiling water, until the flavor is extracted, forming a broth.
Traditionally, soups are classified into two broad groups: clear soups and thick soups. The ... Read >
Author: James Lanka20th February 2009
Treating a frozen shoulder with proper exercise early in the diagnosis is the single most effective action a person can take to assure quicker recovery from this condition. While there are many different exercises and programs available to restore range o... Read >
Author: Rex Taylor21st January 2009
One of the biggest ego boosters in the weight lifting world is to possess a set of biceps that burst the sleeves off your shirt when you pose and flex. However a lot of us chase the big guns of the upper arm with little success. You review your workout pl... Read >
Author: glchandler16th January 2009
Did you know that carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is affected by several conditions, not just from over-use? The different causes can stem from doing highly repetitive jobs that require using the arms and wrists, however, other causes such as birth control ... Read >
Author: drjamesroman16th January 2009
Did you know that carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is affected by several conditions, not just from over-use? The different causes can stem from doing highly repetitive jobs that require using the arms and wrists, however, other causes such as birth control ... Read >
Author: drjamesroman16th January 2009
Did you know that carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is affected by several conditions, not just from over-use? The different causes can stem from doing highly repetitive jobs that require using the arms and wrists, however, other causes such as birth control ... Read >
Author: drjamesroman16th January 2009
Did you know that carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is affected by several conditions, not just from over-use? The different causes can stem from doing highly repetitive jobs that require using the arms and wrists, however, other causes such as birth control ... Read >
Author: drjamesroman12th January 2009
Strengthening the shoulder region is very important considering that the shoulders are more susceptible to injury than other muscle groups. This heightened risk of injury is due to fact that the shoulder joint does not rely on the skeletal system for stab... Read >
Author: Bill Forestell15th December 2008
Now that we’re in the new year many woman have started their health and fitness journey. What does this mean? The gyms are packed and at times you’ll be waiting in line for machines or weights. But are those machines worth waiting for?
To maxim... Read >
Author: Tamra Hammett RD, LDN02nd December 2008
The function of the human arm is to allow placement of the hand in useful positions so the hands can perform activities where the eyes can see them. Because of the huge range of positions required the shoulder is very flexible with a large motion range, b... Read >
Author: David Ravech20th November 2008
Are you tired of living with the pain in your shoulder? You had hopes that, with a little rest, it would heal. Finally, you decide to get checked out by your doctor. Prognosis: Torn rotator cuff. What's your next step? You may choose rotator cuff injury e... Read >
Author: Matt30th October 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Jason Zaretzky
Muscle imbalances are the main culprit when talking about injury. Most injuries occur because there is a significant imbalance between antagonistic (opposite) muscle groups. To compete at optimal levels there must be a... Read >
Author: Jason Zaretzky02nd September 2008
Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. A bursa is a small fluid-filled sac that works as a skiding surface to descrease friction between tissues of the body. Bursitis chance when a bursa becomes inflamed. When inflammation happens, movement or pressure is p... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen03rd June 2008
The shoulder joint is the body's most mobile joint. It can turn in many directions. But, this advantage also makes the shoulder an easy joint to dislocate. A partial dislocation (subluxation) means the head of the upper arm bone (humerus) is partially out... Read >
Author: peterhutch30th April 2008
There are several structures in the shoulder that can cause pain if they are injured. It is common to think that shoulder pain is always from a rotator cuff injury. This is not the case and determining what structure is the primary source of your pain i... Read >
Author: Peter26th March 2008
At some point or another knee pain is something that most of us will experience. The knee joint much like the shoulder joint is a complicated and often problematic area for many. Sometimes a knee complaint can be brought on by a wild weekend of skiing o... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne26th March 2008
At some point or another knee pain is something that most of us will experience. The knee joint much like the shoulder joint is a complicated and often problematic area for many. Sometimes a knee complaint can be brought on by a wild weekend of skiing... Read >
Author: peterhutch19th March 2008
Although not an overly physical game, bowling still requires your body to move in ways that are not considered normal. The very nature of swinging the arm with a weight of the ball at the end and the sliding motion as you move towards the alley puts a con... Read >
Author: John Smi10th June 2007
Exercising the shoulder joint involves not just one, but 3 complex joints, therby increasing the risk of overuse injuries to the shoulder girdle.
? The sternoclavicular joint is the only place that the upper extremity is actually attached to the rest ... Read >
Author: Jennifer20th January 2007
With all the hype about core training what is it and why is everyone so focused on it?
Core Training can be any exercise that is focused on improving strength and stability in the torso or trunk. It is important because this is where all of our moveme... Read >
Author: Jennifer26th November 2006
Swimming is a sport enjoyed by athletes of all ages. Although it is not commonly associated with a high risk of injury, swimming does have its own problems. For swimmers, the biggest source of sidelining injuries is the shoulder. While there may be a n... Read >
Author: Kurtis Keller28th May 2006
We all know the clubface must be square at impact and the club releases thereafter. Generally speaking a large amount of golf swing mechanics center upon returning the clubface to square at impact. Additionally, the golf swing is a "total body" movement i... Read >
Author: Sean Cochran
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