Rehabbing a strained hamstring can be tricky. Our body’s ability to adapt can be a double-edged sword. Our muscles work together in tandem. When part of the hamstring is weakened by injury, with slight adjustments in form, other muscle systems can pick up the slack. With this collaboration, it can be hard to know whether […]
Breaking the Cycle of Poor Posture with EMG Biofeedback
So, To get our jobs done, much of the American workforce is required to sit at a desk for long hours. Jobs that require plenty of sitting can lead to a range of secondary issues. The way a person sits at their desk (and the alignment of their body) is known as ergonomics. Poor ergonomics […]
How EMG Biofeedback Can Help Kids in Physical Therapy
From muscle sprains to broken bones, neurological traumas to post-surgical care, there are many reasons kids need physical therapy. What’s more, the experience can be overwhelming and intimidating for children, especially after an injury. For kids who physical therapy is a part of life, it can be a boring chore that fails to inspire. Engaging […]
Abdominal Activation Exercises with EMG Biofeedback to Decrease Low Back Pain
Low back pain is often associated with weakness or poor activation of the abdominal musculature. Additionally, it has been shown that by increasing the stability of the trunk can often offload the painful structures of the low back. To that end, try optimizing these exercises by using EMG biofeedback to enhance your progress. Exercise #1 […]
How EMG Can Help with Biceps Tendonitis Exercises
Shoulder injuries like biceps tendonitis are all too common today. Simply put, biceps tendonitis is inflammation of the tendon that attaches the top of the “long head” of the bicep to the shoulder joint. Some argue that biceps tendonitis is not a proper diagnosis for shoulder pain. In more recent years, doctors and physical therapists […]