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Knee Strengthening Exercises

The knee joint is  is a hinge joint, which means it has limited range of motion restricted to flexion and extension. Although many athletes can place the knee in rotation during cutting and twisting movements performed during sports, the knee does not like to be in rotation due to the shear forces that rotation creates […]

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Rotator Cuff Exercises to Improve Shoulder Strength

The shoulder is an unstable joint. Shoulder instability leads to increased risk of tendon and ligament tears, which speed up arthritic changes.  It is important to strengthen the muscles and tendons around the shoulder to improve overall strength and stability of the shoulder. Since rotator cuff injuries are so common, rotator cuff exercises should be […]