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Estrogen Levels and Changes in the Musculoskeletal System

Estrogen Levels and Changes in the Musculoskeletal System

by Erica and Susan | Mar 2, 2023 | Hormones

In previous episodes, Susan and Erica discussed the effects of decreased estrogen at peri and post-menopause with tendinopathies.  In this episode, Susan provides the next half of the discussion, from a webinar, on hormones (particularly estrogen) and their effect on...
Shoulder Girdle Hypermobility vs. Thoracic Stiffness – Where is the Balance

Shoulder Girdle Hypermobility vs. Thoracic Stiffness – Where is the Balance

by Erica and Susan | Feb 23, 2023 | Assessment

Many of our episodes have included clients on the hypermobile end of the spectrum with a stiff thorax.  How do you balance increasing thorax movement around a hypermobile shoulder girdle region?  How do you use sound clinical reasoning to design an exercise program to...
Down Training Non-Optimal Movement Patterns to Make Exercise More Effective

Down Training Non-Optimal Movement Patterns to Make Exercise More Effective

by Erica and Susan | Feb 9, 2023 | Assessment, Exercise Progression

In this episode, Erica and Susan discuss how to identify someone’s non-optimal movement pattern, aka the “dominant pattern” or “the impairment”, and use it to your advantage when positioning and prescribing exercise.  Think of it...
Hormone Balance – Estrogen and Why it Matters

Hormone Balance – Estrogen and Why it Matters

by Erica and Susan | Feb 2, 2023 | Hormones

Hormones have a significant influence not only within the balance of the endocrine system but also the effect on the MSK system.  Join a discussion Susan has had in a course about hormonal health in females.  This piece takes a nice dive into estrogen...
Grow Your Clinical Expertise By Learning How To Treat The Complex Patient (Part 2)

Grow Your Clinical Expertise By Learning How To Treat The Complex Patient (Part 2)

by Erica and Susan | Jan 12, 2023 | Assessment

Join Susan and Erica while they present case studies to highlight clinical reasoning. This is part 2 of a 2-part series from a webinar.  These case studies include pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain, an athlete with shoulder pain, and a few more. Follow along...
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