by Dr. Jon Wilhelm | May 2, 2018 | Self Care
What is Fascia? Last week, we discussed what fascia is and why it is important in general. This week, we are going to talk about why it is important for athletes specifically. Of course, these things correlate to the non-athlete as well. To review…fascia is a fibrous...
by Dr. Jon Wilhelm | May 2, 2018 | Self Care
Have you ever heard of a muscle called the soleus? Unless you’re a doctor or a runner, you most likely haven’t. The soleus is a muscle in the superficial posterior compartment of the lower leg. It lies just below the gastrocnemius (calf muscle). The tendon of the...
by Dr. Jon Wilhelm | May 2, 2018 | Self Care
Ahhhh, the gluteus medius. Or as I will call it throughout this blog…the glute med! Unless you are a runner, ballet dancer or a yogi, you probably have never heard of this muscle. But it is a very important muscle in everyday activity. It is one of the three gluteus...
by Dr. Jon Wilhelm | May 2, 2018 | Musculoskeletal System, Self Care
Unveiling the Hidden Power of the Adductor Group The adductor group, also known as the adductor muscles or “groin” muscles, plays a vital role in our body’s movement and stability. These muscles are located in the inner thigh area and are responsible...
by Dr. Jon Wilhelm | May 2, 2018 | Self Care
Shoulder Pain The shoulder is a common area that is prone to injury due to the makeup of the freely movable joint which provides excessive ROM. There are many ways that you could injure your shoulder; any repetitive overhead arm use or unsupported reaching, such as...
