Snow Shoveling Tips
Winter is here and chances are a significant snowfall (one that requires shoveling) will happen soon. This made me think now is a good to impart some winter tips for injury prevention. Every winter, an influx of patients…
Winter is here and chances are a significant snowfall (one that requires shoveling) will happen soon. This made me think now is a good to impart some winter tips for injury prevention. Every winter, an influx of patients…
As we just cleared the 1st leg of the holiday season, Thanksgiving, I felt compelled to write this. Every year, I hear folks complain about 1) indulging in too much food and drink 2) lack of time…
Being this is high time for fall race season, I felt the need to share a few tips on post run recovery. Whether you are running a 5K, half or full marathon, some basic post-run things can be…
This idea of an annual physical therapy exam could eventually become a reality. The healthcare community has discussed the concept of these exams for years. However, it has yet to take hold. Why is that?…
In my clinic I routinely see patients after falls. Some of these falls are preventable, and I want everyone to know how important balance and fall prevention is. Also why balance should be addressed and not ignored. The…
How do I know what exercise program or fad fitness trend is right and safe for me? The answer to this question is not exactly straightforward. There are a lot of “it depends.” Do you…
Weekend Warrior Syndrome as I will call it refers to those who exercise hard on the weekend. You are most likely older than 30 and were athletic your whole life or (maybe were late to the party). Athletic…
I came across an interesting headline recently that grabbed my attention..."High Heel Injuries Nearly Double in 10 Years." The article reports the group of women most likely to sustain an injury are those 20-29 years old.…
I came across and interesting article examining the perceptions of both patients and physical therapists as to causes of low back pain. Interestingly, both groups held similar views as to potential causes including lifting, bending, and…
Do you have confidence in your balance? If you are not confident in your balance or have a fear of falling, research suggests you are at greater risk of falling. An April 2016 study published…
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