It’s that magical time of year again! The holidays are upon us, and for most of us it’s time to buy or make gifts and goodies, decorate the house, and partake in gatherings with friends and family. Although these are usually meaningful events that coincide with joys of the season, for many people these can […]
RelaxationWhat Is A Concussion? A concussion is a brain injury that occurs when the brain is shaken inside the skull, causing changes to the brain’s chemistry and energy supply. A concussion might happen as a result of a direct blow to the head or an indirect force, such as whiplash. It may or may not […]
Sports MedicineIt is common in our practice to observe athlete’s who suffer from balance and coordination deficits following a concussion. These deficits may remain well beyond when an athlete is approved for participation is their sport. I read an article recently in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise that explored the frequency of leg injuries […]
Injury Prevention, Sports MedicineWe have all heard that in order to be a good high school athlete you shouldn’t limit yourself to one sport all year round. If your love is football, you should run track in the spring. Or if volleyball is your sport, you should consider basketball or soccer during the off season. As a Physical […]
Sports Medicine“I’m falling apart!” is something I commonly hear when interviewing patients. “After one thing is better a new one pops up!” is also a common complaint. It may seem to many that their body is working against them. In my experience, I’ve learned it’s often something deeper, a message regarding the health of the body as […]
Myofascial ReleaseGolf season is in full swing! While this pastime is enjoyed by many, it can be a violent sport. This may sound extreme since the only contact it involves includes a 1 pound club with a 1.62 oz ball, but the truth is golfers of all ages and skill levels are at a risk for […]
Sports MedicineIf you sit in an office chair at work, chances are you experience stiffness, soreness and pain at times. The dilemma with sitting for any length of time is that your body isn’t in an ideal position for your joints and muscles. This sets you up for potential problems with your back, legs, shoulders, neck […]
Workplace SafetyThe recent so-called fight of the century between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather was covered in controversy afterwards by the revelation that Pacquiao fought with a rotator cuff tear. Did that give Mayweather an unfair advantage? Should they schedule a rematch so they can both fight on a level playing field? How would an injury […]
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