Shoulder Exercises: Strengthen Rotator Cuff and Fix Posture

Strengthening shoulder stabilizers and the rotator cuff is vital for preventing dislocations and recovering from weightlifting injuries. Learn the difference between the Arnold press and barbell press, and explore exercises to alleviate frozen shoulder.

Popliteal Muscle Rehabilitation Exercises

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Joe King, M.S.

The popliteal muscle is a small muscle that originates from the back of the tibia and inserts onto the lower part of the femur. Because it crosses the back of the knee joint, the popliteal muscle helps in flexing the lower leg to the back of the thigh and internally rotates the tibia.

Expected Progress of Physical Therapy After Shoulder Surgery

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Joe King, M.S.

Shoulder surgery can be a complex procedure, and recovery can vary widely, depending on the extent of the surgery and the severity of the damage. Physical therapy should begin immediately following surgery and can last weeks to months.

Joe King began writing fitness and nutrition articles in 2001 for the "Journal of Hyperplasia Research" and Champion Nutrition. As a personal trainer, he has been helping clients reach their fitness goals for more than a decade. King holds a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology from California State University, Hayward, and a Master of Science in exercise physiology from California State University, East Bay.