We’ve all been there: had a hard workout, done a little too much yard work, gone out of our comfort zone in that company softball game…and the next day it’s almost impossible to move. If you live in a two-story house, you suddenly begin…
A quick and easy way to enjoy sushi at home. Dr. Kaitlynn Austin shares a healthy meal her my whole family enjoys. Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups cooked short-grain brown rice (from 1/2 cup uncooked) 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 8 ounces cooked shrimp, peeled and…
Famous athletes or the lucky among us manage to throw a ball, run, swing a golf club, play tennis, or perform many other repetitive motions in their chosen sport/hobby without much worry. Yet many of us may struggle to stay injury or pain-free. Those…
It looks like winter is here! While many people look forward to the winter season for outdoor activities, the avid golfer typically is sad to see the green grass fade to brown, and the golf season come to an end. Suddenly, golfers will find…
By Lisa Piropato, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC It is cold weather outside! Prevention of cold-related injuries is very important for those who love to exercise outdoors all year around! Common cold-related injuries Frostbite is direct freezing to tissues when the skin temperature drops below…
I get it. You’re tired, you just ate a mountain of cookies, you spent a week away, now you’re looking uphill at the New Year and, like me, you are looking for inspiration and low-cost solutions. Try these: Set lofty, measurable, and attainable health…
By Kaitlynn Austin, PT, DPT November and December are typically a very busy time for most people: celebrating the holidays, shopping, eating, spending time with friends and family, and traveling. The days become shorter, the nights are longer, and the weather colder. This can…
By Sam in Fishers During a familiar 2-mile trail run, I felt a sharp pain in my side and assumed it was a cramp. Being an unfortunately somewhat-stereotypical runner, I finished my run and ignored the pain…until I realized I could barely get out…
By Matthew Zaudtke, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS Movement is critical. The human body was made to move. We have to keep our body in motion to reduce the risks associate with a sedentary lifestyle. Some people maintain motion through participation in athletics or recreational…
By: Todd Tech, PT, MPT If you suffer from low back pain, you should know if you have a movement preference! A movement preference, or sometimes referred to a directional preference, can be an important component to your treatment, and can help guide the…
