Unfortunately, as we age, there are physical changes that occur with time. We tend to lose flexibility, strength, balance, and endurance. The loss of one or more of these can lead to a heightened risk of injury with falls and joint pain due to increased compression, as well as decreased mobility [...]
Most physical therapists use some form of manual therapy throughout a course of treatment, whether the patient is someone recovering from an injury or an athlete looking to improve their performance. Manual therapy is described as the physical act in placing hands on a patient to provide either a joint [...]
In part one and part two of the Injury Prevention in Tennis series, we focused on how functional exercise and dynamic exercises help prevent injuries in tennis. We’ll close out the series with a look at the best dynamic stretches for recreational players. […]
Did you know that “cold shoulder” is an actual condition? It’s true. Not because of falling temperatures, but because of the thickening and tightening of the capsule surrounding your glenohumeral joint. […]
If you’re a new mom, congratulations are in order. Pregnancy, labor, and delivery are not easy! Your body just spent nine months or so accommodating and changing to bring your new bundle of joy into the world. […]
Dry needling is based upon Western Medicine principles and applied with scientific and research-based outcomes. Though the treatment is often compared to acupuncture, it is only because both processes use a monofilament needle. […]
For a non-contact sport, tennis has a high injury rate, and musculoskeletal injuries can lead to decreased participation. […]
Even if you’re not on a swim team, we all enjoy cooling off at the pool during summer. Swimming is often considered a “safe sport” due to the buoyancy of water reducing pressure on joints, but injuries may still occur if you’re not careful. […]
We live in a digital world, and most of us spend a great deal of time in front of computers or phone screens. As a result, people tend to fall into a rounded shoulder, forward head position. […]
With long-course marathons coming up, the summer season is the perfect time to start training for the fall events. […]
