Training programs wouldn’t be complete without proper hydration protocols. Often athletes can master the running and strength training components when preparing for a marathon or half marathon. However, many are unprepared when it comes to hydration. There will be plenty of water stations along the way during the race, but there is no need [...]
Gearing up for a marathon or half marathon this year? Feeling a little lost regarding your training regimen and hydration recommendations? Look no further than this week’s blog post, which is part I of a two-part series examining both training and hydration recommendations to keep you in optimal shape for your big races this [...]
Low back pain is a common occurrence for many individuals. In fact, most people first experience back pain between 30-50 years of age and may experience episodes of back pain later on in life as well, with up to 80% of people having back pain sometime throughout their lifetime. Despite the fact that so [...]
Have you ever experienced pain you thought was from a joint, tendinitis, or nerve that just wouldn’t go away? The source of your pain might actually be your muscles and fascia! Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a condition where pain is originating from your muscles and surrounding fascial or connective tissue. It’s a common [...]
The patellofemoral joint is the joint under your knee cap. Often, we have pain here that makes it difficult to walk, go up and down stairs, and squatting or sitting down and getting up. Frequently, we can hear our kneecaps clicking when we bend and straighten our knees too, and [...]
One activity that can easily be overlooked is something we do and need every single day is SLEEP! During our physical therapy sessions, we try our best to look at the body as a whole, and sleep is a topic we often talk to our patients about. […]
Telehealth services have expanded across the medical profession in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Thankfully, telehealth is here to stay, as it improves access to important health care services on your schedule. But, you may be wondering, why would I schedule a telehealth appointment over an in-person appointment [...]
In our Pelvic Health Part 1 blog, we discussed what is pelvic floor physical therapy and how often do issues with this muscle group occur. In part 2, we’re going to cover what the pelvic floor ‘does.’ […]
A physical therapist can do what!? That’s right, we can! A specially trained pelvic floor physical therapist can help you with all the things you do, but rarely want to talk about. For example, a pelvic floor PT (PFPT) is specially trained and educated to address bladder and bowel dysfunctions [...]
Many people don’t think twice about their pelvic floor, but there’s a good chance that issues related to the pelvic floor will develop at some point in their life. Some individuals may not even be aware of the pelvic floor until a problem arises. […]
