Tag Archives: Trigger Point
Ankle Dorsiflexion Mobilty

Ankle Mobility Exercises to Improve Dorsiflexion

March 4, 2013 17 Comments

A combined approach including self-myofascial exercises, stretching, and ankle mobility exercises to improve dorsiflexion.

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Foot and Ankle, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, Strength and Conditioning
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theraband massage roller

3 Tools to Get More Out of Your Programs in 2013

December 31, 2012 6 Comments

Here are three tools everyone should have that can be used between workouts to help you mover better and feel better.

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Injury Prevention, Rehab Products, Rehabilitation, Strength and Conditioning
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Self Myofascial Release for the Forearm

Self Myofascial Release for the Forearm

May 29, 2012 7 Comments

Here is a video clip of a technique I use for self-myofascial release of the forearm using a massage stick. Obviously, this is a hard area to get with a foam roll and some of the techniques I have seen using the various trigger point balls don’t seem to apply enough pressure for me.

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Elbow, Hand/Wrist, Injury Prevention, Rehab Products, Rehabilitation, Strength and Conditioning
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Muscle Energy Techniques

Isometric Contractions, Trigger Points, and Muscle Energy Techniques

September 19, 2011 1 Comment

Isometric contractions can be a very powerful tool for trigger points when combined with stretching and muscle energy techniques.

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Book Reviews, Manual Therapy, Rehabilitation
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Posterior Shoulder Trigger Point

Alternatives to the Sleeper Stretch that May Actually Work Better

July 25, 2011 10 Comments

There may be stretches that you can perform that are safer and more effective than the sleeper stretch.

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Baseball, Injury Prevention, Journal Article Reviews, Rehabilitation, Shoulder
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