PT for the Jaw? One of the most common questions I have received from patients is, “Can Physical Therapy help my jaw pain?” The short answer is YES! The second question that shortly follows is, “How?” This answer is longer and not as easy to answer. Patients come to Freedom PT uncertain of what PT […]
TMJPicking the Right Workout for You There are so many varieties of cardiovascular exercise that people can choose to do to meet their health goals or needs. Low-intensity steady state (LISS) and high-intensity interval training (HITT) are two types frequently discussed. Everyone is always searching for the most efficient workouts. This article will help you […]
Sports MedicineAthletes and Sleep Athletes must be sure they obtain the highest quality and quantity of sleep to ensure they are both performing and recovering well to enhance their future performance. It has been shown that lack of sleep has negative effects on nearly every facet of an athlete’s performance. Reaction times, cognitive ability, and injury […]
Sports MedicineIt is almost summer here in Wisconsin! This means people are getting outside for activities like walking, running, biking, hiking, gardening, and swimming. Starting these activities again, you may notice an old injury that creeps to the surface or a new injury that arises. Since the weather has FINALLY turned in the right direction, I […]
Injury Prevention, Sports MedicineShould I Keep Exercising? One of the biggest questions I have received from patients in the past few months as a physical therapist is, “Should I just rest and not do anything or should I continue to be active?” This question typically happens after an injury has occurred or there has been pain with a […]
Injury PreventionOccurrence of injuries in sports Here in Wisconsin, spring sports are getting to the start of their season for 2023. Players from 10U-18U are getting into the swing of the season with games being played throughout the week as well as on weekends. With this increase in in-game activities, it is natural, though unfortunate, to […]
ThrowingRunning was a hard pass Despite being a physical therapist and knowing how the body moves efficiently and having a knowledge base of how to achieve optimal function for the body, this does not necessarily mean we all make the necessary changes all the time for our bodies. Take me for example. For my entire […]
Sports MedicineCommon Fitness Mistakes Technology and social media forums have made access to training programs and workout ideas easier in the last 10-15 years. With one quick search on the internet, people can obtain thousands of hours of workout material for free. Some programs may need a paid subscription but there is an infinite amount of […]
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