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Shoulder Impingement

By Drew Freedman / July 10, 2012

The glenohumeral joint is a highly complex articulation. It has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body. However, its increased motion occurs at the expense of stability, requiring the soft tissues to play a more critical role in maintaining joint integrity. As a result of increased mechanical demands, numerous soft-tissue injuries…

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Achilles Tendon Disorder

By Drew Freedman / March 2, 2012

Achilles Tendon Disorder Massage therapists see many clients with active lifestyles. Running, jumping, dancing, climbing, or any number of other activities can put serious stress on the Achilles tendon (AT). AT disorders also can contribute to biomechanical disorders in the foot and lower extremity. That is why it is important for the massage practitioner to…

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Muscle Strains

By Drew Freedman / March 2, 2012

A strain, sometimes referred to as a pulled muscle, is a muscle injury produced by excessive tensile stress that causes fibers to tear within the tissue. A muscle strain does not usually result from excess stretch alone, but from a combination of tension and contraction. Muscle strains can develop when excess tension is placed on…

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Shin Splints or Compartment Syndrome?

By Drew Freedman / March 2, 2012

One of the most common overuse injuries affecting the lower extremity is the condition known as shin splints. While the term shin splints routinely is used, especially among the athletic population, it does not represent a specific clinical pathology. Instead, it describes chronic shin pain resulting from overuse. It occurs in two regions of the…

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