January 8, 2016

In the introduction post to this series, we reviewed and answered some common questions regarding stretching, including why, when, how, etc. Click here to review it. In this post we will be talking about stretches specifically for the inside of the hip and thigh. This includes the adductor muscles and the smaller internal rotator muscles of […]

In this post I’m going to show you how to use a resistance band to mobilize the adductors where they insert into the groin, as well as, the hip itself. The goal with this mobilization is to anchor one end of the muscle down and then actively stretch out the rest of the muscle against […]

This region is home to the adductor muscles (magnus, longus, and brevis), the sartorious muscle and the gracilis. It is also home the Pes Anserine. Injury Treatment Plans for this area: (* note. each treatment plan includes a free downloadable PDF. Here’s a post on how to use them.) 1. Pes Anserine Injuries. Click here. This is […]

As you may recall from our intro post on kinesiology taping, we’re going to focus on each muscle group/joint and show you how to use kinesiology tape in three distinct ways: 1. Immediately after injury (for swelling and pain) 2. During the healing process (correction techniques to restore normal position and allow for healing) 3. […]

As you may recall from our intro post on kinesiology taping, we’re going to focus on each muscle group/joint and show you how to use kinesiology tape in three distinct ways: Immediately after injury  (for swelling and pain) During the healing process (correction techniques to restore normal position and allow for healing) Techniques to help improve […]

In the introduction post to this series, we reviewed and answered some common questions regarding stretching, including why, when, how, etc. Click here to review it. In this post we will be talking about stretches specifically for the front of the shin and outside of the lower leg. This includes the anterior tibialis muscle (most common […]

In this post I’m going to show you how to use the tennis ball to mobilize the muscles along the shin bone and down the outside of the lower leg . This includes the anterior tibialis, extensor digitorum, and peroneal muscles. The goal with this mobilization is to anchor one end of the muscle down […]

This region contains muscles that run from the top of your foot all the way up the front of your shin (extensor hallicus, extensor digitorum and anterior tibialis), as well as, muscles running from your outside ankle bone all the way up to your knee (the peroneal muscles). In this section you will find our […]

In this post we’re going to show you a taping application to decrease pain and swelling in the ankle. It is best used during the first 1-7 days post injury (aka the acute phase) and is great to use following an ankle sprain or rolled ankle. For these injuries, typical symptoms include pain, swelling, and […]

As you may recall from our intro post on kinesiology taping, we’re going to focus on each muscle group/joint and show you how to use kinesiology tape in three distinct ways: Immediately after injury  (for swelling and pain) During the healing process (correction techniques to restore normal position and allow for healing) Techniques to help improve […]