We understand that no pain is really good pain - but everything is relative; some pain can be "better" or "worse" depending on the problem it indicates. Knee pain is one of the most common types of musculoskeletal pain/issues people seek treatment for. It's important...
Shane was almost done for the day when he felt disaster strike. He was used to working long hours at his construction job, but he was especially tired this week. As his mind wandered to the coming weekend, Shane's attention wasn't on his work and...
Awareness of ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) knee injuries is increasing, yet prevention programs are still lacking. ACL injuries continue to have devastating consequences for athletes, especially younger ones. Young athletes compete in more games but are more inactive off the field than ever before. That's a...
A new trend has arisen in youth sports. When it comes to sports kids are interested in, golf is on the upswing. Compared to other physical and contact sports, golf's popularity is rising steadily compared to past years. One of the best features of the sport...
We saw a lot of changes to our daily lives during the pandemic: from where we eat, to social gatherings, to kids' school routines, and -of course- our jobs. Many jobs even moved from in-person, to flexible, to totally remote. Some jobs remained remote, meaning...
Starting March 14th, Body One Physical Therapy will begin offering a free, virtual eight-week injury prevention program specifically created for runners as the Indianapolis Mini Marathon approaches in May. The program will be led by Dr. Tara Dawson, who is a runner herself and is...
As you get older, the risk of falling can increase for many different reasons. Falls account for a significant number of injuries - and even deaths - every year across the country. While it may seem like balance problems and the risk of falling can...
As the temperature drops, weather worsens, and people spend more time inside, certain common injuries can occur. One of the most common acute injuries occur from a slip-or-fall incident or lifting accident. Here are five tips to help you prevent injury while still enjoying yourself...
This time of year you're likely to be lifting lots of different things: heavy bags or platters of food, holiday decorations, gifts, clutter, shovels filled with snow*...
One common factor has remained throughout the whole of 2020: being outside is better than being inside. The fresh air, the sunlight, the breeze, even the humidity...
