Movement screens are valuable assessments of functional movements that may identify areas of tightness or weakness and can help prevent injury. While movement screens are commonly used on high-level athletes before beginning a training season, they can be beneficial to all sorts of people. There are a few types of [...]
Coming back from an injury is difficult in many respects. There is the long, physical rehabilitation, hours of exercise, and physical therapy to strengthen muscles, restore range of motion, and regain function. But there is also a psychological component to returning from an injury, which recent research shows is just [...]
It’s the holiday season, and we at SetPT have some great gift ideas for those who love to stay in shape and take their health to the next level. These are recommendations we have made to many of our patients and would love to pass on. Enjoy! […]
As the marathon season begins to wind down, many runners have had an increase in their weekly training mileage. This uptick in mileage can lead to an increased incidence of injury or pain as the body may not be strong enough to accommodate your new routine. Proper training can help [...]
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: […]
Issues related to the pelvic floor are, by nature, very private and sensitive. If you are scheduled for a physical therapy evaluation for issues related to the pelvic floor, you may be wondering what that entails. Ease any potential anxieties about the unknown by educating yourself on what to expect [...]
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 [...]
In previous installments of our series on pediatric sports conditions, we’ve 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 discuss in more detail some of the ways to address these issues and [...]
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 [...]
