The pandemic (and weeks/months spent in quarantine) have had an interesting result on the fitness industry. As bored people, sick of staying inside, have begun new exercise routines, bicycles are seeing a huge surge in popularity. Although knowing how to ride a bike may be...
by: Dr. Matt Zaudtke Injury to the knee is one of the most common orthopedic problems facing our population. In particular, tears to our ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), one of the primary stabilizers of the knee, tends to be the most feared - yet most common...
Fibromyalgia: over 5 million people in the U.S. alone are living with it, and yet many people don't understand what it is, or if it really even exists! Although it may seem mysterious, fibromyalgia is a real disorder. It causes pain; and fibromyalgia definitely isn't...
By: Dr. Jenny Kern There are many common myths about physical therapy that you may have heard, and we’re here to bust them! In each myth-busting article, you’ll learn the reality behind common misconceptions – and the way physical therapy really works and works to help...
By: Kaitlynn Austin PT, DPT As a recent graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, I have learned many dietary theories, what constitutes a healthy diet, the importance of reading and understanding food labels, and why healthy food and eating habits are important. No matter what your...
It may seem like 2020 has been the longest year in history – and it definitely has been one of the most stressful years in recent memory. The pandemic has colored every area of our lives: family celebrations, graduations, shopping, dining, working, and relaxation. It's...
By: Todd Rech, PT, MPT Golfer’s elbow, or medically known as Medial Epicondylitis, is a condition that results in pain on the inside of the elbow. Typically you'll feel it where the forearm muscles attach to the bony bump on the elbow, and sometimes the pain...
By: Dr. Jenny Kern There are many common myths about physical therapy that you may have heard, and we’re here to bust them! In each myth-busting article, you'll learn the reality behind common misconceptions – and the way physical therapy really works and works to help...
By: Dr. Eric Oberst As summer approaches, it’s increasingly looking like we might see a return to baseball. As youth travel leagues have started at ever-earlier ages, we've seen many athletes shift from multi-sport, multi-season athletes to single-sport athletes. The cost of this approach: it seems...
Back pain is so incredibly common, that it's one of the top reasons for missed work in the country! Lower back specifically is one of the most common of all adult physical complaints. While some people write off their lower back pain as a tough...
