Running Hacks From Our Newest Grafton PT As the days are getting longer and the weather is pleasant, more people are choosing to run to stay active and get outdoors. Whether you’re running for fitness, just for fun, or training for the next half marathon, here are three ways to help improve your workout. Here […]
Injury PreventionIs BFR Just a Fad? Certain exercise ideologies tend to come and go, but I do not believe that BFR is one of those trends or fads. I have recently had a handful of patients that have heard about BFR (Blood Flow Restriction Training) from podcasts, online health journals, and other media outlets. This has […]
Injury Prevention, Sports MedicineBiking in Wisconsin This time of year biking can be beautiful in Wisconsin. Learn how biking around Wisconsin can help knee and hip health: A Wisconsin PT’s Perspective. Biking provides many health benefits and is a great workout that most can take part in. Not only is it low impact on your body, causing less […]
Injury Prevention, Sports MedicineHow to Maintain Arm Health for Baseball/Softball Players During the Season Any throwing athlete should strive to maintain arm health and longevity throughout their season. As a Physical Therapist, I am not a huge proponent of using every little gadget and accessory available in the baseball community for arm care and improving performance. However, one […]
Injury Prevention, ThrowingDoes sleep matter? Coming off of March, which is National Sleep Awareness Month, we feel like it is important to discuss the importance of sleep in athletes. Athletes (and all people to be honest) need high quality and quantity of sleep to ensure they are both performing and recovering well. In athletes, good sleep has […]
Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine, Throwing3 Keys to Injury Prevention in Throwers According to studies, more than a quarter-million baseball and softball players are hurt every year from throwing injuries. Throwing a baseball or softball is a highly complex movement pattern. Many tasks and movement patterns go into throwing and releasing the ball. Throwing injuries are becoming more common, especially […]
Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine, Throwing, UncategorizedShould I Avoid Static Stretching Before Exercise? Many people, including myself, have memories of performing static stretches before athletic events, gym classes, or exercise sessions. The thought behind this was a hopeful improvement in muscle performance and a reduced risk of injury. However, recent research has shown a different story. Below I will discuss the […]
Injury PreventionExercise in Winter Now that the weather is colder, you may notice your body feeling stiffer or more difficulty completing your exercise routine in the cold. Colder weather impacts your body in many ways, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints. If these structures are not optimally functioning, you may be more prone to injury or […]
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