by Kyle Sampson | Oct 26, 2023 | Injury Prevention
Top Tips for Travel Days from a Physical Therapist As the Wisconsin winter months approach us, many are eager to travel to warmer areas to avoid frigid temperatures and runny noses. Most of us have figured out how to book a flight, plan a road trip, and arrive at our... 
by Grace Pitzen | Sep 2, 2023 | Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine
Is a Weekend Warrior a Bad Thing? What is a weekend warrior? It can often be hard to fit in time for exercise and wellness throughout your busy week between juggling work, family, and other commitments. A weekend warrior is someone who typically doesn’t exercise... 
by Grace Pitzen | Aug 31, 2023 | Injury Prevention
Put The Spring Back In Your Step Have you ever noticed your feet are put through a lot more wear and tear through the summer months? In the summer, your feet are more exposed to the elements. With more barefoot walking in and outside of the house, wearing sandals and... 
by Karina Folliard | Jul 14, 2023 | Injury Prevention, Pain Management, Sports Medicine
How Do I know if I Have Achilles Tendinitis? What is Achilles Tendinitis? Achilles tendinitis is characterized by pain in the Achilles tendon or the thick cord on the back of your ankle. The Achilles tendon attaches your calf muscles to your heel bone. Achilles... 
by Heather Barry | Jun 16, 2023 | Injury Prevention
Prevent Pickleball Injuries Pickleball started in 1965 when three men from Bainbridge Island were trying to entertain their bored children with badminton and didn’t have the correct equipment. The men improvised using table tennis paddles and a perforated ball. As the... 
by Joe Ogden | Jun 2, 2023 | Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine
It 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...