An often heard recommendation is to never arch (hyperextend) the lower back. However, this cannot be substantiated. In the neutral spine position, the normal curvature of the lumbar spine is slightly “arched”. In fact, there are four natural curves to the spine with the biggest functional curve in the lumbar area. The spine, and especially […]
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Commonly heard from sports commentators is that athletes are getting bigger, stronger and faster. Even practicing coaches are prone to say this especially those involved in football and sports that require bigger sizes and great strength. This includes up and coming baseball pitchers who most coaches won’t even look at unless they are 6’5″ tall
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Many golfers, baseball players, tennis players, and other athletes who must swing an implement or throw an implement for distance or force believe that rotation of the hips shifts weight onto the forward leg. However, rotation of the hips, trunk or total body does not shift weight. It can only redistribute the amount of weight
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It is great to see all the attention now being focused on hip rotation and the role that it plays in throwing and hitting actions. I have been emphasizing the role of hip rotation in many skills for over thirty years so it is especially nice to see that this important action is now being
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When preparing for a marathon or long distance run, it is typically recommended that you increase your running speed or distance by 10% every week. According to the experts, going beyond ten percent can increase risk of injury. What is omitted in this recommendation is the level of runners to whom it is addressed. For
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