Exercise Today to Stay Safe Shoveling Snow Tomorrow! As the weather gets colder, fall becomes winter, and rain becomes snow. That means, eventually, we will have to get off our cozy couch with our warm hot chocolate, coffee, or tea to bundle up, venture outside, and start the annual task of clearing snow. If you […]
Injury PreventionTop 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 destinations, but education on how […]
Injury PreventionTop 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 destinations, but education on how […]
Injury PreventionIs 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 during the busy weekdays but makes up for this with […]
Injury Prevention, Sports MedicinePut 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 other open-toed shoes that provide […]
Injury PreventionHow 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 tendinitis may also create pain on the heel bone itself […]
Injury Prevention, Pain Management, Sports MedicinePrevent 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 weekend progressed, they made up rules and changed the height of the net. […]
Injury PreventionIt 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 arises. Since the weather has FINALLY turned in the right direction, I […]
Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine
