Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is a condition that often flies under the radar, especially among runners. Simply put, PFD pertains to irregularities in the functioning of the muscles supporting the pelvic organs. It can manifest in two primary ways: Underactive PFD: Characterized by muscle inactivity, lengthening, and weakness. Overactive PFD: A more elusive condition [...]
Traditionally, sports and orthopedic physical therapists have primarily treated patients within clinic settings. However, there's another dimension to this role, especially for those who have pursued additional training in sports rehabilitation. These physical therapists take their skills directly to the sidelines, immersing themselves in the real-time action of sports. Working side by side with [...]
Are you a barbell athlete having trouble with some of your overhead lifts? Trouble performing movements such as the snatch, overhead squat, or overhead press? This article is for you! In today’s blog post, we will be taking a deep dive into the mobility components necessary to complete these movements. First off, it is [...]
Commotio Cordis is a term that has been flying around within the last couple of weeks, given Damar Hamlin’s recent collapse during the Buffalo Bills game. Though it is still unclear what caused the young athlete’s collapse and cardiac arrest, one of the potential diagnoses seen in the media is commotio cordis. Today’s blog [...]
Do you ever wonder what the best golfer stretches are? Players who have sustained injuries or have specific limitations may find certain movements more helpful, but we believe the following stretches are essential for the game of your average golfer: […]
For the past couple of weeks, our Pediatric Sports Conditions series has covered the rise in pediatric and adolescent sports injuries, their causes, and possible steps to prevent or reduce these injuries. This week I’d like to summarize the best goals and objectives for addressing increased injury rates in child [...]
For the past couple of weeks, our Pediatric Sports Conditions series has covered the rise in pediatric and adolescent sports injuries, their causes, and possible steps to prevent or reduce these injuries. This week I would like to go over injury prevention and how to address other issues affecting child [...]
For the past couple of weeks, we have discussed the rise in pediatric and adolescent sports injuries, their causes, and possible steps to prevent or reduce these injuries. In part 3 of our Pediatric Sports Conditions series, we touched on the psychological component behind these injuries. This week I would [...]
In previous blogs in our series on pediatric sports conditions, we have discussed the rise in pediatric and adolescent sports injuries, their causes, and possible steps to prevent or reduce these injuries. This week I would like to focus a little more on the psychological component behind sports injuries in [...]
As we discussed in part one of our Pediatric Sports Condition series, many things lead to an increase in the injury rate in the pediatric and adolescent athletic population. Two categories of contributing aspects, intrinsic and extrinsic factors, were covered as well as how both of these should be kept [...]
