Mr. Douglas Wuebben

Doug Wuebben is a registered echocardiographer and also a consultant, international presenter, and author of e-books in the areas of ergonomics, exercise and pain, and injury correction for sonographers. He has also been published on the topics of telemedicine and achieving lab accreditation. Mark Roozen is a certified strength and conditioning specialist, a certified personal trainer, and a fellow of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He has been in the strength, conditioning, and performance field for over 28 years. Wuebben and Roozen are co-founders of Live Pain Free -- The Right Moves. Email livepainfree4u@gmail.com or go to coachrozy.com for more information on programs or speaking requests or if you have any questions or comments.

Articles by this author
Making a Difference as a Sonographer: 100% every time
June 10, 2016 -- In our previous contributions for AuntMinnie.com, strength and conditioning coach Mark "Coach Rozy" Roozen and I have focused on helping sonographers live and scan pain-free. In this article, though, I'd like to share a personal story that reminded me once again how important we as sonographers really are.  Discuss
Living Pain-Free: Sonographer neck/shoulder pain, part 1
May 18, 2016 -- After focusing on back problems in the previous Living Pain-Free series for sonographers, it's now time to focus on the shoulders and neck. This new four-part series will explore the causes of pain in these common problem areas, as well as share some practical strategies that can help you get back to living pain-free.  Discuss
Living Pain-Free: Sonographer back pain, part 7
February 25, 2016 -- The choices we make -- or don't make -- can have a huge impact on how the back feels. Coach Mark Roozen and sonographer Doug Wuebben wrap up their seven-part series on sonographer back pain by examining how lifestyle choices can affect our ability to live pain-free.  Discuss
Living Pain-Free: Sonographer back pain, part 6
February 18, 2016 -- Is your butt the cause of your back pain? It could be. As we near the end of this seven-part series on sonographer back pain, coach Mark Roozen and sonographer Doug Wuebben share some stretches and exercises to address the common problem of a weak or imbalanced backside.  Discuss
Living Pain-Free: Sonographer back pain, part 5
February 4, 2016 -- In the fifth part of their series on correcting the movement problems that cause back pain, coach Mark Roozen and echocardiographer Doug Wuebben address the quadratus lumborum muscle, an often-overlooked source of back pain for sonographers.  Discuss
Living Pain-Free: Sonographer back pain, part 4
January 21, 2016 -- In the fourth part of their series on correcting the movement problems that cause back pain, coach Mark Roozen and echocardiographer Doug Wuebben address the issue of tight hips and lack of mobility in the hip area.  Discuss
Living Pain-Free: Sonographer back pain, part 3
January 6, 2016 -- In the third part of their series on back pain in sonographers, coach Mark Roozen and echocardiographer Doug Wuebben explain how to restore mobility in the middle back using thoracic spine stretches and exercises.  Discuss
Living Pain-Free: Sonographer back pain, part 2
December 16, 2015 -- In the second part of their series on back pain in sonographers, coach Mark Roozen and echocardiographer Doug Wuebben examine the link between back pain and posture and offer some exercises to relieve your pain.  Discuss
Living Pain-Free: Sonographer back pain, part 1
November 12, 2015 -- In this new series of articles, coach Mark Roozen and echocardiographer Doug Wuebben will look at the "seven sins" that cause back issues and show you what to do to reduce -- and in the majority of cases eliminate -- back pain for good.  Discuss
Making a Difference as a Sonographer: Regeneration tips
November 3, 2015 -- In past articles, fitness coach Mark Roozen and echocardiographer Doug Wuebben have emphasized doing the right moves within an exercise program: By doing the right moves at the right times, you can live a pain-free life, they believe. In this installment, they offer recovery tips to achieve an all-around feeling of health and wellness.  Discuss