The injury bug isn’t quite as certain as death and taxes, but it’s pretty much guaranteed that at least once in the course of a runner’s life, s/he will be sidelined by some kind of ache, pain, or more serious problem. Regardless if a…
Part I in our Women’s Health Series Did you know that in France women receive physical therapy after childbirth? If you’ve had children or are a soon-to-be mom, that may surprise you – here, you’re typically on your own after a single post-partum…
Think you’re safe from so-called runner’s knee because you aren’t a runner? Think again! It might as well be called “painful knee” or “chair knee” because plenty of non-runners suffer from this painful, irritating condition. We give you the scoop on this often-vague knee…
By Ryan Cotton, PT, DHS, OCS “Sitting disease” is a catchy term, now recognized in the medical community, which describes health risk factors associated with a sedentary lifestyle. According to a 2008 Vanderbilt University study, the average American spends 55% of their waking time…
Your mother said it. Your teachers said it. Now your Physical Therapist is saying it…sit up straight, tuck in your chin, and stick out your chest! These words often resonate with us in a negative context; yet improving your posture may be the best…
Maybe you’ve heard the saying “sitting is the new smoking” to describe how harmful a sedentary lifestyle is. While it’s true that prolonged periods of inactivity and sitting can lead to a host of health problems, there are also some pretty easy (and cheap)…
With a few months left before golf season, many golfers are wondering, “How do I get prepared?”. Having a successful and injury-free golf season begins now. With a few months left in the “off-season,” we recommend focusing on a couple specific areas that will…
According to some stats up to 80% of you with “new year, new me” diet and fitness resolutions will already be feeling the pain of regret and failure by February (so, now – basically). Diet and fitness plans fail for many reasons, but how…
Inevitably, this time of year many people experience cabin fever. In areas that have seen miserable winter weather, any day with temperatures above freezing will be tempting enough to bring people out of hibernation! Unfortunately, it’s all too easy to jump back into favorite…
Modern life is filled with modern conveniences, but our modern work-spaces can also cause minor (and major) physical problems. In decades past more people earned a living with physical labor, today more people sit in front of a computer screen for their 8-hour (at…
