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…
By: Eric Oberst, PT, DPT Have you ever had nagging pain or injury that you couldn’t seem to shake? Maybe there’s been a time where you’ve experienced a more intense pain that you went to go see your favorite physical therapist for. In either…
Well…Mom was right! Turns out that maintaining good posture is quite important, especially as we progress through the lifespan. Directly or indirectly, poor posture results in many orthopedic conditions that require medical attention. When we talk about posture, the first area many people think…
By Ryan Cotton, PT, DHS, OCS According to data from Liberty Mutual and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are nearly 54,000 workplace injuries annually costing companies nearly $62 billion. OSHA reports that the average workers compensation claim cost is $19,985. No industry is…
Discovering a workout that you enjoy can be challenging. When it comes to fun outdoor activities, hiking is a great one to try. Not only is it good exercise, but it can feel more like fun than a workout. Hiking can seem intimidating…
