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MSR: Cycling Performance and Injury Prevention
Cycling, a widely embraced exercise, can play a pivotal role in shaping our health and overall wellness. This low-impact sport,...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Mar 20, 202410 min read


MSR Golf Maintenance Program
This blog delves into the essentials of golf maintenance care, a sport where precision and performance reign supreme.
Dr. Brian Abelson
Mar 19, 202410 min read


Tai Chi: Why Learn It?
Why Learn Tai Chi?" is a question I often get from patients, practitioners, and friends. It's worth a detailed answer. Throughout my...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Mar 4, 202412 min read


Are You Prescribing the Right Exercises? Flexion and Extension Intolerance
Back pain is a complex issue affecting millions of people worldwide. For many, the symptoms of this prevalent condition are often...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Mar 1, 202411 min read


Tailor's Bunion: From Foot Faults to Healing Steps
Tailor's bunion, commonly known as bunionettes, are a prevalent foot disorder that often doesn't receive enough attention. These bunions...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Feb 14, 202413 min read


The Rhomboid Muscles – An MSR Approach
The rhomboid muscle group, consisting of the rhomboid major and minor, is fundamental to scapulothoracic articulation and upper extremity...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Feb 12, 20248 min read


The Iliopsoas – An MSR Approach
The iliopsoas muscle group, a vital component of the lumbar-pelvic-hip complex, is central to movement, stability, and strength in the...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Feb 11, 202410 min read


Stride Dynamics: Unveiling Hockey Biomechanics - MSR Part 5: Recovery or Swing phase
While termed “recovery,” this phase primarily serves as preparation. Initial contact and single-support gliding establish alignment,...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Feb 9, 20246 min read


The Pectoral Muscles – An MSR Approach
The pectoralis muscles, comprised of the pectoralis major and minor, are essential for the dynamic movement and stabilization of the...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Feb 7, 20249 min read


The Serratus Anterior – An MSR Approach
The serratus anterior, often heralded as the "boxer's muscle," plays a quintessential role in orchestrating upper limb mobility and the...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Feb 1, 202410 min read


Stride Dynamics: Unveiling Hockey Biomechanics - MSR Part 4: Terminal Stride
Skaters should achieve the "triple extension" stance at the end of their stride, fully extending the hip, knee, and ankle joints. This...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Jan 31, 20246 min read


The Levator Scapulae – An MSR Approach
The levator scapulae muscle is integral to neck and shoulder mechanics, playing a key role in scapulocervical movement and stabilization....
Dr. Brian Abelson
Jan 30, 20249 min read


The Triceps – An MSR Approach
The triceps brachii muscle is a cornerstone of upper limb anatomy. It serves as the principal extensor of the elbow joint and plays a...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Jan 25, 20249 min read


Stride Dynamics: Unveiling Hockey Biomechanics - Part 3: Single Support Propulsion
Peak muscle power and swift acceleration are crucial to enhancing skating speed. Skaters achieve this through correct biomechanics,...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Jan 24, 20246 min read


The Erector Spinae – An MSR Approach
The erector spinae muscles are paramount in spinal movement and stabilization, forming a critical component in the human musculoskeletal...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Jan 23, 20249 min read


MSR Stride Dynamics: Unveiling Hockey Biomechanics - Part 2: Single Support Gliding
In this pivotal segment of the glide, the skater focuses on stability, utilizing controlled movements to advance the swing leg. This...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Jan 18, 20246 min read


The Biceps & Brachialis – An MSR Approach
The biceps brachii and brachialis muscles are fundamental to forearm movement and elbow flexion, playing a significant role in both...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Jan 17, 20247 min read


The Deltoids – An MSR Approach
The deltoid muscle, an essential component of shoulder mechanics, is central to arm abduction and plays a pivotal role in upper limb...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Jan 15, 20248 min read


Condition Article Index: Over 50 Essential MSK Conditions
Our Condition Article Index is an in-depth resource designed to provide clinically relevant insights into over 50 of the most frequently...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Jan 13, 20244 min read


MSR Hockey Biomechanics - Part 1: Initial Skate Contact
Understanding the biomechanics of a hockey stride is crucial for players aiming to maximize their on-ice performance and for MSK...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Jan 10, 20246 min read
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