Tissue Healing Times When you get injured, one of the first questions you might ask is “so how long is this going to take?” It is a common question our therapists are asked on a daily basis. So, let’s talk about setting some realistic expectations for your recovery timeline. Learn more about which factors that […]
Injury Prevention, Sports MedicineCan my butt make my knees feel good? The gluteus maximus is one of the largest and strongest muscles in the body and is used for climbing stairs, sitting erect in a chair, and Kim Kardashian’s fame. However, two other muscles make up your posterior chain that are often overlooked; the gluteus minimus and medius. […]
Sports MedicineEnhancing Sleep Quality Through Stretching: A Physical Therapist’s Guide Today, I want to share some simple yet effective stretches that can significantly improve your sleep quality. Understanding the connection between physical relaxation and sleep is key to appreciating these exercises. This blog will help you in enhancing sleep quality through stretching: A Physical Therapist’s Guide […]
SleepSleeping With Knee Pain: Finding Relief Knee pain can affect any individual at any age and at any time. However, knee pain is especially prevalent in older individuals and tends to occur more so at night, which may affect sleep. Sleep is one of the best recovery tools we have for our bodies and it […]
Aging, Chronic Pain, Pain ManagementEnhancing Ankle Strength and Stability: A Key to Reducing Injury Risk Ankle injuries are among the most common in both athletic and everyday settings. However, enhancing ankle strength and stability can significantly decrease the risk of these injuries. This blog explores the critical role of ankle strength and stability in injury prevention, offering insights into […]
Injury Prevention, Sports MedicinePlaying Catch: Warm-up or Fundamental of the Game? Who doesn’t have fond memories of playing catch with parents, friends, and teammates? It is a great way to spend time on a summer day. In saying that, you can tell a lot by watching a player warm up and how he/she is moving as they play […]
Sports Medicine, ThrowingLiving with Parkinson’s: Daily Tips and Strategies Research has shown that certain lifestyle modifications can help better control Parkinson’s symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. A focus on diet modification and exercise can keep you healthier for longer, avoid secondary symptoms of Parkinson’s, improve mobility and balance, and enhance the overall quality of […]
Parkinson's diseaseThe Connection Between Lower Back Pain and Hip Health Introduction to Low Back Pain Referred pain occurs when pain spreads beyond the source of the pain. It is a common phenomenon we recognize as physical therapists, but many patients are unaware that referred pain exists. Typically, pain will refer to a neighboring body region, though pain […]
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