Fastpitch Softball: Tips to Reduce Throwing Injuries This Spring The Rise of Fastpitch Softball Across the country, signs of spring symbolize the return of outdoor sports, including softball. Fastpitch softball, in particular, is experiencing significant growth in popularity. With its hallmark windmill pitching, fastpitch softball is starting at a younger age and pushing the limits […]
Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine, ThrowingWhy December Is the Best Time to Start Physical Therapy As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, I often hear patients say, “I’ll start after the holidays.” While that sounds reasonable, waiting until January can actually cost you time, money, and progress. Here’s why December is the best time to start a physical therapy journey and […]
Injury PreventionGetting in Shape for Winter: How to Stay Strong, Healthy, and Injury-Free Most people think about getting in shape for summer. But when temperatures drop, your body changes how it moves. Cold weather stiffens muscles, tightens joints, slows reaction time, and makes everyday activities, from shoveling snow to walking on slippery sidewalks, a little more […]
Injury Prevention5 Tips for Managing Holiday Stress (and Staying Healthy) The holiday season is full of celebration, but it also brings packed schedules, travel, shifting routines, and a lot of physical tension. At Freedom Physical Therapy, we see the same pattern every year: stress shows up in the body long before it shows up on your […]
Health, Injury PreventionTop 5 Ways PT Helps You Find Freedom in Daily Life What Does Freedom Mean to You? For many people, freedom means being able to work without pain, enjoy favorite hobbies, travel comfortably, or simply keep up with daily routines without limitation. While injuries and aging are part of life, losing your independence doesn’t have […]
Injury PreventionFall Prevention Strategies for Older Adults Unexpected falls happen to almost 25 percent of adults 65 or older each year. Falls of any kind can lead to serious complications. As we age, it is important to prevent falls from happening, as injury related to a fall can have serious consequences for our physical, mental, and […]
Aging, Injury PreventionPreventing Falls in the Home Tips and Tricks to reduce falls in the home As Physical Therapists, we are asked regularly what tips and tricks we know to keep people safe within their home. Here are our most common answers to help in preventing falls in the home. – Reduce the amount of decorative throw […]
Aging, Injury PreventionPreventing Pickleball Injuries Pickleball is a sport that has taken off in popularity in recent years, reaching people of all ages and abilities. The sport is a great way to get outside, be active, and socialize. With its spike in popularity has also come a spike in pickleball injuries seen in our Physical Therapy clinics, […]
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