The Pathogenesis of Rotator Cuff Injury Painful rotator cuff Injury is all too common with athletes, weightlifters and even the elderly. Causes for painful rotator cuff injury are varied. In some cases it is related to repetitive ballistic motions, in other instances it is related to a traumatic slip or fall. Here are a few cause…
Rivak Hoffman is a former Surgical Physician Assistant who made the transition to holistic health and fitness 18 years ago He now successfully works at Every Bit Fit Arizona as a Scottsdale AZ Medical Personal Trainer and Spine Therapist. He has a lot of experience under his belt. He has helped improve the quality of life…
Should The Cure For Tennis Elbow Only Be Focused At The Arm? The proper cure for tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is often approached incorrectly by both physicians and physical therapists. This can be very frustrating to the anxious athlete or layperson, who often has to wait weeks to months for their painful symptoms…
The Scottsdale Medical Personal Trainer Perspective On Gym Related Injuries Scottsdale Personal Trainer / Medical Exercise Specialist Rivak Hoffman says “most of the injuries he sees in his practice in a result of improper exercise mechanics”. January 2019 is upon us and marks another year of weight loss and improved fitness goals as common New…
Both Road and Mountain Bike Training mileage can wreak havoc on ankles, knees, hips, lower back and neck joints due to the repetitive nature of spinning a bike crank at moderate to high RPMs ( Revolutions Per Minute). It is the nature of the competitive cyclist to refrain from rehabilitative or strength and conditioning programs throughout…
Lower back pain plagues millions of Americans every year, and is the chief contributor to sick days from the work place. What most Americans fail to understand is the cure is definitive and works extremely well if done properly and consistently. Personal training to cure lower back pain is one solution that I offer clients.…