It’s that time of year again where kids are heading back to school and fall sports. As kids begin to increase their practices to come out with a winning season, the risk for injury increases. Physical therapist and athletic trainer Kassie Kimichik shares common sense tips to prevent injury in youth sports.
Injury Prevention, Sports MedicineTennis requires power, agility, on-court endurance, and flexibility. Physical Therapist and former collegiate tennis player Andrea Vivian lays out four ways to improve your game so you can ace your upcoming season!
Injury Prevention, Sports MedicineEver wondered what processes take place when one of the Packers go down with an injury? Physical Therapist Scott Coonen brings you into the training room to treat Packers right tackle Bryan Bulaga.
Injury Prevention, Sports MedicineWhile a backpack is still one of the best ways to tote homework, an overloaded or improperly worn backpack gets a failing grade, according to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Here are some tips to reduce a child’s risk of causing long term damage while wearing a backpack.
Injury Prevention, Occupational Therapy, Workplace SafetyWe asked four headache specialists at Freedom Physical Therapy Services for ways to reduce headaches symptoms until you visit a therapist to treat your pain long term.
Injury Prevention, Sports MedicineWe asked four headache specialists at Freedom Physical Therapy Services for ways to reduce headaches symptoms until you visit a therapist to treat your pain long term.
Chronic PainThe Headache Impact Test is a tool to measure the impact headaches have on your ability to function on the job, at school, at home, and in social situations. Your score shows the effect that headaches have on daily life and your ability to function.
Chronic Pain, TMJWe are currently in the heart of running season, so now is a great time to work on increasing stability and preventing injury. One of the best ways to help prevent running-related injuries is to strengthen the lower extremity and core, especially the gluteal muscles.
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