Just how much is too much activity with an injury? This is a question asked by many folks as they deal with some ache or pain. And the answer to this question really does depend on the type and severity of the injury. But that said, let’s go over a few basic tips. To...
Injury Prevention
Returning to Activity After an Injury
Thoughts of returning to activity after an injury are often troubling. Many do not know when it is safe to return so that a re-injury does not occur. People debate whether to wait until they feel nothing or if it is ok to start back earlier. The reality is that IT...
Pickleball Forearm
Are you a pickleball enthusiast who is now suffering from pickleball forearm? Pickleball forearm you ask? Yes, this seems to be an issue that is affecting many new players of the sport. This injury is akin to golfer’s elbow in that those suffering report inner...
Rehab is Greater Than Pills or Surgery
Often when an injury occurs, people look for a quick solution. Many turn to pills or even consider surgery before rehab. Why? Because rehab takes time and effort. But what you should know is that rehab is greater than pills or surgery in most cases. Why you ask? Rehab...
Avoiding Winter Injuries
Winter sports and activities while fun can come with some injury risks. Whether it is skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, ice skating or hockey it is important that you take proper precautions to avoid injuries. Even if you are walking, running, or clearing...
Get PT 1st
For those with an ache or pain of a muscle or joint your first thought should be to get PT 1st. Why you ask? Shouldn’t I see a doctor 1st? No. Not unless you really want pain killers, an injection, or surgery. Why is that? Well, that is because those are the options...
Need help to stand up from a chair
Do you find you need help to stand up from a chair? Find that you need to push off the chair or pull up on another piece of furniture? Require multiple attempts to stand up? If the answer is YES to any of these questions, then it is past time to do something about it....
Age-Related Knee Changes
If you are over the age of 40, you probably have some age-related knee changes. These changes are just as common and normal as gray hair and wrinkles. But often the phrasing has a negative connotation. Do you know what age-related knee changes are most often called?...
Removing those aches and pains from golfing
A common complaint from golfers is various aches or pains associated with playing. This issue often increases in aging golfers. Neck or back pain, shoulder or knee pain, and more are all reported as disruptors of play by golf enthusiasts. Regardless of the specific...
Snow Shoveling Tips
Snow shoveling is just a thing those living in colder climates get to do every winter. While a small few enjoy the activity, many others dread the act and worry about injury. While not all injuries can be fully prevented, there are steps you can take to lower your...
