by Dr. David Rovetti | What happens when you have rotator cuff shoulder surgery and you cannot proceed with your planned activities and adventures such as golf, swimming, tennis, rafting and waterskiing? A torn supraspinatus tendon simply will not grow back to the insertion on the humerus by itself so the recovery period is very important. And, it can be quite painful and can hurt more each day without proper rest. Calendaring out the season’s activities, if you could heal a bit quicker … [Read more...]

by Jane O’Brien, MSPT | The term pelvic floor refers to the sling of muscles, ligaments, and fascia that span from the front of the pelvis at the pubic bone to the posterior pelvis at the tailbone. The purpose of this musculature is to support the pelvic organs (uterus, colon, and bladder), allow for control of the outlets (urethra and rectum) and provide tone for sensation for the sexual functions. It is important for this area to have proper muscle tone. Excess tone of the muscles can … [Read more...]