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. […]
As the weather warms up, summer is the perfect time to enjoy being active in the beautiful outdoors. One of America’s favorite outdoor pastimes is tennis, with nearly 18 million people picking up a racket to hit the court each year. The game can be played across a broad spectrum [...]
With school out for summer, there’s no better time to teach your kids that exercise doesn’t have to be a chore with fun activities for the whole family. Don’t let cartoon marathons steal your kids’ summer break; here’s a handful of activity ideas to get the kiddos moving on a healthy lifestyle. […]
Imagine a tennis serve. The player tosses the ball with one hand and hits it with a racket held in the other. The physical demands of this motion seem pretty straightforward, yet this task requires a tremendous amount of coordination to get the ball across the net. A proper serve [...]
Just because you experience pain, it doesn’t necessarily mean that pain is causing you harm. It’s a confusing concept, to be sure. Think of it this way: if you had a strenuous workout, the next day your quads might hurt, thus referring to a temporary state that goes away. In most cases, this discomfort eases [...]
SetPT is shining the spotlight on our physical therapists. Our goal here is to ensure their patients are safe and sound, preventing injuries and recovering properly. This week, we’re putting the spotlight on Physical Therapist, Lauren O’Shea. Read on to find out how Lauren’s love for soccer and passion for athleticism started her path to [...]
