by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Dec 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
I’m a powerlifter and doctor of physical therapy. I’ve deadlifted 628 lbs in competition in the USAPL. You do not need to decompress your spine after deadlifting. Our body is capable of managing external loads of a very high degree, very well, if...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Dec 15, 2022 | Groin Pain
Groin injuries can take a really long time to heal, and you know that, so you’re looking for a few options to help you maintain your fitness levels. Well, good news, that’s what we are going to cover here. It is possible to stay in shape with...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Dec 14, 2022 | Back Pain, Exercise/Fitness
It is not normal to have lower back pain after deadlifts if it is a regular occurrence. If it happens once in a while it’s not a big deal. It is normal to experience some muscle soreness after deadlifts if you haven’t deadlifted in a few weeks or you...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Dec 14, 2022 | Back Pain
Countless articles on google and many videos on youtube talk about how you should be careful from deadlifting so that you don’t cause a disc herniation. There is no conclusive evidence that deadlifting causes a herniated disc more than any other...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Dec 13, 2022 | Knee Pain
Treatment methodologies for quadriceps tendonitis are all over the place, from resting, to icing, to exercise, to massage, and everything else in between and beyond. The best treatment method for quadriceps tendonitis is a combination of strength training, rest,...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Dec 12, 2022 | Exercise/Fitness
This post contains affiliate links. I’ve written extensively about how to start weight training if you are a senior in addition to whether or not you can gain muscle after the age of 65+. Also, if you are wondering whether to lift heavy or light as a senior,...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Dec 9, 2022 | Shoulder Pain
this post may contain affiliate links Rotator cuff tears can be symptomatic or asymptomatic (symptoms or no symptoms). According to this study, the rate of symptomatic tears was 34.7% and the asymptomatic tear rate was 65.3%. There is not a percentage of people that...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Dec 9, 2022 | Shoulder Pain
Rotator cuff surgery is a long process back to a normal functioning shoulder with equal strength. It takes approximately 12 months to make a complete recovery after a rotator cuff repair. The reason for this is that you cannot do much strength training at this...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Dec 8, 2022 | Shoulder Pain
If you have a rotator cuff injury you might be wondering if there are certain movements across the board that will aggravate symptoms or make it worse. With a rotator cuff injury, there are many different types of movements that could aggravate symptoms. Some...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Dec 7, 2022 | Shoulder Pain
Over the past 10 years, dry needling has started to pick up steam as a treatment method for all sorts of musculoskeletal pain. But is dry needling safe for shoulder blade pain? The short answer is no. As was demonstrated by one of my professors back in grad school, a...
