Preventing 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 PreventionProtect Your Ankles from Irish Dancing August in Milwaukee calls for celebrating Irish culture and heritage at the world’s largest Irish festival! Since 1981, Milwaukee Irish Fest has brought the community together through food, music, and of course, Irish dance. In Milwaukee alone, there are over 7 Irish dance schools. This leaves a lot of […]
Injury PreventionTissue Healing Times When you get injured, one of the first questions you might ask is “so how long is this going to take?” It is a common question our therapists are asked on a daily basis. So, let’s talk about setting some realistic expectations for your recovery timeline. Learn more about which factors that […]
Injury Prevention, Sports MedicineFlexibility vs. Mobility: What’s the Difference? How are Flexibility and Mobility Different? Flexibility and mobility are terms used to describe movement. Although they may be interchangeable in general conversations, they have significant differences. Flexibility focuses on the ability of soft tissue to passively stretch. Soft tissues are made up of muscles, ligaments, tendons, and connective tissue, all of which […]
Injury PreventionShoveling Smart: Avoiding Shoulder Pain While Clearing Snow Shoveling snow is a common winter chore that, if done improperly, can lead to shoulder pain and injury. The repetitive motion and the weight of the snow can strain the shoulder muscles and tendons. This blog offers insights into how to shovel snow effectively while minimizing the […]
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 PreventionShould I Keep Exercising? One of the biggest questions I have received from patients in the past few months as a physical therapist is, “Should I just rest and not do anything or should I continue to be active?” This question typically happens after an injury has occurred or there has been pain with a […]
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