Fall is a favorite season for many people, with apple cider, pumpkins and the beautiful leaves changing color. Unfortunately, along with the beauty comes the need to rake and clean up the yard for winter. Here are a few quick tips to keep you healthy and pain-free this fall: Make sure to warm up properly […]
Injury PreventionFoot Orthoses (orthotics) are inserts typically worn inside a closed-heeled shoe. They are used to improve the biomechanics of the foot and lower extremities in order to create greater muscle efficiency with weight bearing activity and/or re-distribute the weight bearing forces throughout the foot to alleviate painful symptoms. Sometimes over-the-counter orthotics can be used successfully; […]
Injury PreventionIt’s finally happening! You can see green shoots starting to peak their way through the brown ground cover, trees are budding, the days are longer and the birds are singing the soundtrack of nature’s Sirens. It’s time to get back outside and say ‘Welcome Spring!’ After a winter’s hibernation, you can get out and finally […]
Injury PreventionSpring weather is right around the corner, which means many of us will be planting our gardens soon. Working in the garden is great exercise and can be a very rewarding activity, but we must also consider that it puts increased stress on our bodies. Gardening should be considered a full workout, so without proper […]
Injury Prevention, MiscIn part 2 of this throwing injury prevention blog series, I would like to discuss throwing volume and its effect on injury risk. Research has consistently shown a correlation between increased pitching volume and increased injury risk. Despite this information, the rate of throwing injuries continues to rise. Due to player showcases, year round baseball, and athletes […]
Injury Prevention, Sports MedicineNearly 6 million U.S. children in eighth grade or younger play baseball. Unfortunately, the percentage of these athletes who will sustain an injury is ever growing. Pitch Volume, throwing mechanics, and shoulder range of motion are three major areas that influence risk of injury. As we approach the beginning of the baseball season, I would […]
Injury PreventionPrevention and Rehab of Arm and Shoulder Injuries in the Overhead Athlete The Brewers are in Spring Training and so are we! Spring brings sunshine, warmer weather, and of course, a return to throwing sports and competition. As athletes begin to shake off the rust and prepare for baseball or softball season, it is important […]
Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine5 easy ways to develop back pain from snow shoveling: Knees straight, back bent. Lift with sudden, sharp motions. Make the same movements over and over without variation. Start shoveling without warming up. Keep your feet fixed and twist at your waist when you toss the snow. Use a long handled shovel with a heavy […]
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