Pain at the sacroiliac joint is a common problem that affects 25% of people with low back pain. See the diagram below. I will help you to figure out if your pelvic floor dysfunction is causing Sacroiliac Joint Pain (SIJ). Causes of SIJ pain Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction can be caused by many things. Most […]
Women's HealthOccurrence 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 […]
ThrowingLeading Edge Hand Treatment Our hands are the most important part of our body for interacting with the world around us. We greet people, cook, and care for ourselves and others using our hands. When a person has hand pain, they are greatly affected by what they are able to do on a day-to-day basis. […]
Occupational TherapyThe Runner’s Workout Running is my favorite form of exercise, but I also like to supplement cardiovascular training with exercises to strengthen the lower body and prevent injury. Because running is very repetitive biomechanically, it’s important to incorporate different movement patterns into your workouts. In other words, muscles should be strengthened in a variety of […]
Sports MedicineDon’t Miss A Tee-Off Golf is an activity that has been enjoyed by many for a very long time. Although it can be played at varying levels of intensity, golf is still a sport, and the physical demands to perform this sport can still lead to injuries. One such injury that is common in golf […]
Golf/TPI, Sports MedicineWhy Movement is Important with Parkinson’s Disease April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month and as an LSVT-BIG-trained therapist, I feel it is important to help spread the word about why movement is so important for those who have Parkinson’s Disease. Learn why movement is important with Parkinson’s disease. Exercise is for everyone Don’t get me […]
Parkinson's diseaseSciatica Impacts Women There’s no denying that having pain radiating down the leg can be incredibly debilitating. It can prevent us from comfortably walking, sitting, standing, or doing any number of our daily tasks. This sensation can even be accompanied by numbness, tingling, or weakness. So what is sciatica? And do hormonal changes and pregnancy […]
Spine, Women's HealthOne of the most common questions asked during a session is, “why are my joints making noise? What does it mean?” There are a variety of “sounds” that our joints make for many possible causes. It is common to have “noise” in your joint and does not necessarily mean there is an injury. For example, […]
Chronic Pain
