Hi everyone! Here is the replay from today's office hours session.
Hi everyone! Here is the replay from today's office hours session.
Hey everybody!
I added a new lumbar stability workout to the prehab section of the app. Here is a link for this new routine.
Hi everyone,
Here is the link to sign up for my next office hours session, which will be held this Wednesday at 9am PT. Please bring any rehab questions that you have or feel free to attend and listen to the discussion.
The ligamentum teres is one of the most overlooked structures in the hip joint.
Historically, it was thought to play a minimal role in function. But more recent research suggests it may contribute to hip stability, particularly in positions of deep flexion, adduction, and external rotation. It also appears to have a sensory role, meaning it may be a source of pain in some individuals.
Injuries to the ligamentum teres can occur with trauma, repetitive hip rotation, or underlying instability. Symptoms are often vague and may include deep groin pain, clicking, locking, or a sense of giving way.
Rehab should focus less on the ligament itself and more on improving overall hip stability and control. Strengthening the surrounding musculature, especially the deep hip rotators and glutes, is key.
📚The trapezius is one of the largest and most important muscles of the upper body, spanning from the base of the skull, down the cervical and thoracic spine, and out to the shoulder blade. It is divided into upper, middle, and lower fibers, with each region contributing to different movements and postural control.
🔎The upper trapezius helps elevate the shoulder blade, assist with upward rotation of the scapula, and contribute to neck extension and side bending. The middle trapezius primarily retracts the scapula, helping pull the shoulder blades back toward the spine. The lower trapezius helps depress the scapula and also plays a major role in upward rotation, especially during overhead arm movement.
🧠Functionally, the trapezius is critical for shoulder mechanics, neck support, and upper body stability. It works continuously during reaching, lifting, carrying, and maintaining posture, making it essential for efficient movement and reducing excess strain on the neck and shoulders.
Would you like it if I share anatomy dissections here in the community feed or do those types of videos gross you out?
Hello Dr Walters, a few days ago my co worker came to me having low back stiffness and soreness. He lift weights 6 days a week, he lifts heavy. I stated to him to ease up on the heavy lifting you maybe over training, I told him muscles grow outside of the gym and you can benefit by training less . So I started him on your low back exercise program 3 days a week 2 times a day i showed him how to perform the exercises. Exercises i started with on .
Phase 1
Glute mobilization
3 sets 1 minute
Glute strecth
3 sets 30 sec hold
Hamstring strecth
3 sets 30 sec hold
Phase 2
Band bridge
3 sets 30 sec hold
Add hip /Glute activation
Dr Walters so far he likes how his low back and hips are feeling.
Hi everyone, I just published a PCL rehab video. Here is the link.
Here is a picture from our spring break trip to Kauai last week! We had a great time hiking, swimming and spending time together as a family. My oldest daughter is a freshmen in high school this year, so we're trying to make the most of the time we have left with her before she leaves for college.