Muscle of the Week: Supraspinatus

Here’s a quick and fun look at the human muscle anatomy.  Every week we focus on one particular muscle that is commonly injured or has some unique features that go underappreciated.  Enjoy! Name of muscle? Supraspinatus:  Supraspinatus is Latin for “above the spine” because it is located above the bony ridge in the back of the shoulder…

Have you met my beautiful wife?

  I’d like to introduce Bethany Carmellini.  On September 24, 2016, surrounded by wonderful friends and family, we (finally!) got married at Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden, Colorado. Besides marrying my best friend, the highlight of the evening for me was to have my band, Rachel & The Ruckus (www.rachelandtheruckus.com) play a hour set.  This…

Medicine and Music

  I backed into the science world from the arts world, and this isn’t your typical path to a medical career.   I’ve been lucky enough to keep one foot in the music world while I continue to keep two feet in the physical therapy world.  Personally, I don’t see much difference between playing polyrhythms and…