Posted on Wednesday, 9th September 2009 by Eric Cressey

Getting Geeky with AC Joints: Part 2
In my last newsletter, I went into great detail on the types of acromioclavicular (AC) joint injuries we see, and some of the common inefficiencies that cause some folks to become symptomatic.  I also outlined some corrective exercise strategies to expedite recovery time.  This week, though, I discuss a [...]

Tags: AC joint, Back Pain, Bench Press, Corrective Exercise, Deadlift, Pro Baseball Pitcher Workout, Push-Up, Rotator Cuff Exercises, Rotator Cuff Rehab, Shoulder Exercises, Shoulder Health, Shoulder Impingement, Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Rehab, Tim Collins
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Posted on Wednesday, 2nd September 2009 by Eric Cressey

Getting Geeky with AC Joint Injuries
Lately, I’ve gotten quite a few in-person evaluations and emails relating to acromioclavicular (AC) joint issues.  As such, I figured I’d devote a newsletter to talking about why these injuries are such a pain in the butt, what to do to train around them, and how to prevent them in [...]

Tags: AC joint, Acromioclavicular Joint, Bench Press, Bill Hartman, Inside-Out, Mike Robertson, Optimal Shoulder Performance, Rotator Cuff Exercises, Rotator Cuff Rehab, Shoulder Exercises, Shoulder Health, Shoulder Impingement, Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Rehab, Stretches
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Posted on Tuesday, 25th August 2009 by Eric Cressey

A Quick Tip for Sparing the Shoulders
One thing we all know is that when returning someone from a shoulder problem, it’s generally assumed that starting in an adducted position - meaning that the arms are at the side - is preferred over a more abducted position (where the arms are elevated) for external rotation variations.  [...]

Tags: Rotator Cuff Exercises, Rotator Cuff Rehab, Shoulder Exercises, Shoulder Health, Shoulder Impingement, Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Rehab
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Posted on Wednesday, 19th August 2009 by Eric Cressey

The Opportunity Cost of Your Time
I’m sure a lot of you took economics back in the day - either in college or high school (or both).  I don’t know about you, but one concept that stuck in my mind - besides the fact that one of my professors was a ridiculously annoying Yankees fan - [...]

Tags: Alwyn Cosgrove, Cressey Performance, Interval Training, Rotator Cuff Exercises, Rotator Cuff Rehab, Shoulder Exercises, Shoulder Health, Shoulder Impingement, Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Rehab, Weight Lifting Program
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Posted on Tuesday, 11th August 2009 by Eric Cressey

Males and Females: Similar, but Different
During my weekly Pubmed scan, I came across this study the other day:
The Core and Hip in Soccer Athletes Compared by Gender
It seemed like a good fit for this week’s newsletter for a few reasons.
First, we always hear that men and women should train exactly the same.  While there are [...]

Tags: ACL, Female Fitness, Knee Pain, Rotator Cuff Exercises, Rotator Cuff Rehab, Shoulder Exercises, Shoulder Health, Shoulder Impingement, Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Rehab, Soccer Injuries
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Posted on Tuesday, 28th July 2009 by Eric Cressey

Two Quick Announcements
First, I’ll be in Long Beach, CA this weekend for the Perform Better Functional Training Summit.  If you are in the area and not already signed up, definitely check this out; we are talking the premier continuing education and networking events in the fitness industry!  If you’re in attendance, be sure to introduce [...]

Tags: Bench Press, Bill Hartman, Mike Robertson, Perform Better, Push-Up, Rotator Cuff Exercises, Rotator Cuff Rehab, Shoulder Exercises, Shoulder Health, Shoulder Impingement, Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Rehab
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Posted on Wednesday, 15th July 2009 by Eric Cressey

Avoiding the Training Overhaul

Day in and day out, I see loads of athletes and regular fitness enthusiasts who have hit plateaus and/or run into injury issues.  Each situation is unique, but one thing that I am always especially attentive to is learning whether someone has recently altogether overhauled their approach to training.
As is the case [...]

Tags: Back Pain, Crossfit, Knee Pain, Rotator Cuff Exercises, Rotator Cuff Rehab, Sheiko, Shoulder Exercises, Shoulder Health, Shoulder Impingement, Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Rehab, Weight Lifting Program
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Posted on Monday, 6th July 2009 by Eric Cressey

Tis the Season…for Spondylolysis?
I’ve written previously about the prevalence of spondylolysis (lumbar fractures) in young athletes - and particularly those in rotational sports.  You can read my in-depth newsletter on the problem HERE.  It’s a huge problem in young athletes; I’d estimate that I’ve trained more than 15 athletes since 2006 through their entire 12-16 [...]

Tags: Back Pain, Danny O'Connor, Off-Season, Rotator Cuff Exercises, Rotator Cuff Rehab, Shoulder Exercises, Shoulder Health, Shoulder Impingement, Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Rehab, Spondylolysis, Stuart McGill
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Posted on Tuesday, 30th June 2009 by Eric Cressey

I have the normal weekly newsletter posted below, but first a quick announcement: Mike Robertson, Bill Hartman, and I just filmed a new DVD set!  Those of you who have enjoyed all of our products individually can now see what happens when the three of us collaborate.  For more information, check out today’s blog post: [...]

Tags: Back Pain, Building The Efficient Athlete, Flexibility, Knee Pain, Posture, Rotator Cuff Exercises, Rotator Cuff Rehab, Shoulder Exercises, Shoulder Health, Shoulder Impingement, Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Rehab
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Posted on Thursday, 25th June 2009 by Eric Cressey

The Law of Repetitive Motion
Back in early May, I published a newsletter discussing some alternatives I’ve used as replacements for traditional interval training.  Basically, the goal was to show that one can work to address inefficiencies while still getting some good energy systems development training.
One of the key concepts I briefly outlined in this newsletter [...]

Tags: Building The Efficient Athlete, Elbow Pain, Knee Pain, Mike Robertson, Rotator Cuff Exercises, Rotator Cuff Rehab, Shoulder Exercises, Shoulder Health, Shoulder Impingement, Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Rehab, Weight Lifting Routine
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