Pelvic pain is a topic that can seem as uncomfortable to talk about as it is to experience, which can leave some women feeling as if they are alone in their experience. In actuality, it is extremely common and affects women of all ages,…
You’ve probably heard the phrase “you’d lose your head if it weren’t attached” – well, luckily our heads are attached, with our necks doing the heavy lifting. Yet your neck has a thankless (and full-time) job, and it’s no wonder that neck pain is…
Your hip is a major joint in your body; and it isn’t too dramatic to say it’s what keeps your leg going! Without your hip working well, you aren’t moving well. Hip pain is common and can be caused by your favorite sporting activities…
Your shoulder is like a piston in your engine: something you take for granted until it isn’t working the way it should! Much like keeping up with car maintenance, it’s important to take care of your shoulder so you don’t end up with bigger…
Maybe you’ve heard of the IT band when a favorite pro athlete has to take some time off, or maybe you haven’t heard of it until yours hurts and now you have to learn about it (the hard way). We tell you what your…
When many people think of physical therapy, they may picture rehab after surgery or their favorite athlete needing treatment to return to the game. Yet, did you know that physical therapy can help with a whole host of pain, movement, mobility, and other issues…
I have always enjoyed the Discovery Channel program Mythbusters, where special effects experts Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage consult with specialists in a variety of topics to dispel common myths and urban legends. Will your airbag explode at the expense of your thumbs? Unlikely….
While you probably know that there are major and minor differences between genders, there are plenty of things you may not even think about that could lead to danger or injury on your fitness journey. We came up with a short list of interesting…
A quick online search will show that many people want to know “physical therapy you can do at home” and there are just as many popular results that offer all sorts of suggestions. From more garden-variety advice like foam rolling, to stretches that probably…
Mike Ploski followed an interesting route to his successful career as a physical therapist: Mike was a certified athletic trainer and med school student who realized that he just didn’t enjoy med school – but he loved his work as an athletic trainer. The…
