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When March Madness rolls around, suddenly everyone is a basketball fan and convinced they can be the next All-Star player. As a therapist, you’re always looking for ways to help patients reach their goals and return to their favorite activities. And sometimes you need extra motivation to encourage your patients to complete their at-home exercises. […]

It seems as if everyone hurts their hand at some point or another. Aside from being one of the most painful experiences, it also tends to be one of the most annoying. Things like opening a pickle jar or typing suddenly become impossible feats of strength that are only accomplishable after swallowing your pride and […]

Everybody has seen the pictures of huge bodybuilders and powerlifters whose arms super veiny, and seemingly as large as tree trunks. Not everyone wants to be super huge, but a lot of people would like to see a vein or two on their biceps/ forearms. Having veins shows that your lean, and more likely to […]

What makes a successful basketball player? Well, there are plenty of answers to that question, the main one being work ethic.  All great players push themselves and their bodies to their absolute limits to get that competitive edge.  While being able to palm a basketball may not make you the best player on the court, […]

Weight training is, undoubtedly, one of the best ways to improve overall physical strength and fitness. Serious weight lifters like powerlifters, strongmen, bodybuilders, and CrossFit junkies use an array of supportive equipment such as lifting belts, knee wraps, elbow wraps, wrist wraps, deadlift/ squat suits, and bench skirts which are designed to prevent their bodies […]

Most people don’t realize how important dexterity is when it comes to their hands. Dexterity is having very well-tuned fine motor skills, specifically in the hands. Having dexterous hands means that every day you wake up without any hand pain or discomfort, and you can perform most tasks with reasonable ease and comfort. Hand dexterity […]