Transitioning from Walking to Running with a Safe and Gradual Approach

A common pattern in performance training — athletic or otherwise — is mistaking discomfort for progress. Dr. Aaron Sheridan, orthopedic specialist and GAFAVE partner, on why this assumption is particularly costly in mobility work. The belief that more pain in a stretch means a better outcome is what creates compensation patterns, soft tissue damage, and the long-tail injuries that end careers in athletics and shorten them everywhere else. The exercises themselves are straightforward. The understanding of what they're supposed to feel is what separates effective recovery from harmful repetition. Part 4 of 6 with Dr. Sheridan. → Follow the build at gfvtrainingapp.com #SportsMedicine #PhysicalTherapy #Mobility #InjuryPrevention #GAFAVE #PreLaunch

In any high-performance discipline — combat sports, strength training, executive endurance — there's a common failure pattern: people optimize for advanced technique before they've built the foundation that can hold it. Dr. Aaron Sheridan, orthopedic specialist and GAFAVE partner, on why recovery isn't a separate category from training. It's the foundation that makes training effective. Without it, even the most rigorous practice plateaus or breaks. The athletes (and professionals) who progress longest aren't the ones with the most exotic technique. They're the ones who built the foundation first. Part 1 of 3 with Dr. Sheridan. → Follow the build at gfvtrainingapp.com #SportsMedicine #Recovery #PhysicalTherapy #BuildingABrand #GAFAVE #PreLaunch

🚨 SHOULDER DISLOCATION – WHY DOES IT HAPPEN? A shoulder dislocation happens when the head of the upper arm bone (humerus) comes out of the shoulder socket (glenoid). 🔹 Why does it happen? • Fall on an outstretched hand • Sports injuries (cricket, football, gym accidents, etc.) • Direct blow to the shoulder • Sudden twisting or excessive force on the arm 🔬 The Science: The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, which also makes it one of the least stable joints. When excessive force is applied, the ligaments, joint capsule, and surrounding muscles may not be able to hold the humeral head in place, causing it to slip out of the socket. ✅ Why is rehabilitation important? After the shoulder is put back into place and your doctor allows exercise: • Rehab helps restore shoulder movement. • Strengthens the rotator cuff and stabilizing muscles. • Improves joint stability. • Reduces stiffness. • Lowers the risk of another dislocation. • Helps you return safely to daily activities and sports. ⚠️ Exercises are usually progressed in 3 stages: 1️⃣ Beginner Stage – Gentle mobility exercises 2️⃣ Intermediate Stage – Resistance band strengthening 3️⃣ Advanced Stage – Functional and stability exercises 📌 Always follow the guidance of your orthopedic doctor or physiotherapist before starting rehabilitation exercises. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your doctor or physiotherapist before starting any exercise program, especially after a shoulder dislocation. #ShoulderDislocation #ShoulderPain #ShoulderRehab #Physiotherapy #PhysicalTherapy #Rehabilitation #SportsInjury #RotatorCuff #ShoulderStability #ExerciseTherapy #InjuryRecovery #OrthopedicRehab #MobilityTraining #FitnessEducation #HealthTips #SportsMedicine #PhysioLife #JointHealth #RecoveryJourney #InjuryPrevention

📌(Why this task works) ✅NDT CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Enhances weight acceptance and confidence on affected UE Facilitates co-contraction around shoulder & elbow Improves postural set and anticipatory control Reduces learned non-use Prepares for functional reaching, crawling, and transitional movements. KINEMATICS (Movement Analysis) Affected Upper Limb (Weight-Bearing Side) ⭐Shoulder Maintains closed-chain stability Minimal movement but high isometric control Slight scapular upward rotation + protraction for load acceptance. ⭐Wrist & Hand Wrist in functional extension (20-30°) Fingers extended + promotes palmar weight bearing and sensory input. ▲ FORCES INVOLVED (Clinical Biomechanics) 1️⃣ Ground Reaction Force (GRF) A vertical GRF acts upward through the palm of the affected hand. As the non-affected hand moves forward/backward, GRF demand increases on the affected UE to stabilize the trunk. → Key point: The affected shoulder must generate compressive stability against this upward force. 2️⃣Compressive Forces at the Shoulder (Affected Side) Scapular stabilizers + rotator cuff create joint compression at the glenohumeral joint. Prevents shoulder subluxation and promotes proximal joint integrity. Body weight vector Joint compression force ↑ 3️⃣ Shear Forces (Controlled, Not Excessive) As the non-affected hand moves: Anterior-posterior shear forces act at the affected shoulder and scapulothoracic joint. Proper scapular setting converts shear into safe compression.

Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy Rehab I Wish I Started Sooner 🔑 These exercises progressively load the rotator cuff and improve shoulder control. Start with comfortable resistance and build gradually 💪 1️⃣ Banded Arm Raise 3 sets × 10–15 reps Builds control during shoulder elevation. 2️⃣ Row to External Rotation 3 sets × 10–12 reps Strengthens cuff and scapular control. 3️⃣ Wall Slide with Lift-Off 3 sets × 8–12 reps Improves overhead strength and control. 4️⃣ Dumbbell External Rotation 3 sets × 8–12 reps Progressively strengthens the external rotators. 5️⃣ Isometric External Rotation 3 sets × 10–20 seconds Loads the cuff without joint movement. 6️⃣ Banded External Rotation 3 sets × 12–15 reps Builds rotator cuff strength and endurance. Choose a few of these exercises and stay consistent. Progress the resistance gradually as your shoulder tolerates it. Entertainment only, not medical advice. Seek a medical specialist for individual assessment. #RotatorCuffRehab #ShoulderRehab #ShoulderExercises #Physiotherapy #InjuryRehab

The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is small, but its role in shoulder biomechanics is significant. Located where the clavicle meets the acromion of the scapula, the AC joint contributes to normal shoulder motion during lifting, reaching, carrying, and overhead activities. Repeated mechanical loading, trauma, or age-related degeneration can lead to AC joint pain, often affecting everyday function. Evidence-based physiotherapy can help improve shoulder mechanics, reduce symptoms, and support a safe return to activity through progressive rehabilitation. #physiotherapy #shoulderrehab #acjoint #movementscience #rehabilitation

Ever wonder what actually happens in the seconds before a shoulder pops back into place? This is a textbook closed reduction, and the coordination between both providers is exactly why it worked cleanly on the first attempt. A shoulder dislocation occurs when the humeral head is forced out of the glenoid fossa, most commonly anteriorly, tearing through the surrounding labrum and joint capsule in the process. The provider stabilizing the patient isn't just there for comfort. Counter-traction is essential, without a fixed anchor point, any force applied to the arm just moves the whole body instead of the joint. That stabilization allows the second provider to apply slow, steady traction, gradually fatiguing the surrounding musculature (the biceps, deltoid, and rotator cuff) enough to let the humeral head glide back over the glenoid rim and reseat into the socket. The "pop" you hear is the humeral head re-entering the joint capsule, and it's actually a good sign, it confirms proper relocation without having to rely on imaging alone. What makes this reduction well done is the technique: slow and controlled rather than fast and forced, which minimizes the risk of fracturing the humeral neck or further damaging the surrounding ligaments and nerves, particularly the axillary nerve, which runs directly beneath the joint and is the most common structure injured during a dislocation or a poorly executed reduction. Post-reduction, the real work isn't over. The shoulder gets immobilized, a neurovascular check confirms no nerve damage occurred, and imaging follows to rule out fracture. It's a small window of controlled force undoing a much larger, uncontrolled injury. ✅Follow @drdavidabbasi for More Daily Medical Content & Health Tips! 📍Schedule a consultation in Delray Beach! Visit www.primeorthocenter.com

We recently hosted a lunch and learn session with prosthetist Katy McIntosh from Proactive Prosthetics & Orthotics, exploring how modern prosthetic care and rehabilitation are transforming recovery after lower limb amputation. What stood out most is that prosthetic care is no longer just about “replacing a limb”. It is about restoring independence, identity and confidence in a way that is tailored to the individual. Every amputation journey is different. For some, the priority is returning to work or parenting. For others, it may be sport, cycling, swimming or simply walking comfortably and safely day to day. Rehabilitation works best when it is built around those personal goals, not a standard pathway. At MDS, we see firsthand that amputation impacts far more than mobility. It affects independence, work, family life, mental health and future planning. Our focus is on supporting people beyond the initial injury, ensuring early access to specialist rehabilitation and helping clients navigate complex, long-term care needs. As one of our speakers put it, the right prosthetic limb can be the difference between simply getting by and genuinely rebuilding a life.  Click the link https://lnkd.in/ei55iYec to read more in Hannah Carr and Katy McIntosh's article.  #AmputationClaim #Amputation #LowerLimbAmputation #LimbLoss

🦿 #Protect the Limb That Carries You Forward After amputation, the #soundlimb often becomes the unsung hero—bearing increased loads during standing, walking, transfers, and daily activities. Without proactive management, this can lead to #kneeosteoarthritis, #tendinopathies, #lowbackpain, and long-term mobility limitations. As physiotherapists in limb loss rehabilitation, our role extends far beyond gait training. #Protecting the sound limb requires: ✅ Optimizing prosthetic fit and alignment ✅ Building hip, core, and lower limb strength ✅ Correcting compensatory movement patterns ✅ Progressive loading and endurance training ✅ Improving balance and movement efficiency ✅ Educating patients on lifelong joint preservation strategies The goal isn't simply to restore walking—it's to preserve mobility, independence, and quality of life for decades to come. At #AdvanceCare Prosthetics Orthotics Center, collaboration between the physiotherapist and prosthetist ensures that rehabilitation focuses not only on the prosthetic limb, but also on safeguarding the limb that supports every step forward. #Protecttoday. #Performtomorrow. #AmputeeRehabilitation #LimbLossRehabilitation #Physiotherapy #PhysicalTherapy #Prosthetics #Orthotics #GaitTraining #AmputeeCare #Rehabilitation #SoundLimbProtection #OveruseInjuries #FallPrevention #ProstheticRehabilitation #Biomechanics #AdvanceCare #ProstheticsAndOrthotics #MultidisciplinaryCare #Mobility #EvidenceBasedPractice

The behind-the-neck lat pulldown is still being coached in commercial gyms. Let's fix that. Pulling the bar behind your head forces your cervical spine into end-range flexion under load. Your shoulder externally rotates past a position it has no business being in with weight attached. The supraspinatus and the posterior capsule are now doing work they were never designed to do at that angle. The result isn't better lat activation. It's a faster route to an avulsion fracture you'll be explaining to a surgeon. In front? The lats still pull the humerus into adduction and extension. The scapula still depresses and retracts. The mechanism is identical. The cervical spine stays neutral. The shoulder stays in a position it can actually load. Same muscle. Same movement. One version adds cervical and shoulder pathology for no mechanical gain. There is no coaching cue that makes behind-the-neck safe enough to justify over in-front. There is no population it serves better. It's a relic. Coach accordingly. #Fitness #StrengthAndConditioning #FitnessEducation #PersonalTraining #CPD