Do you know how important a strong, flexible calf muscle is? When you don't have good movement in your calves, you can suffer from problems in both your legs as well as your feet. Here are some risks, as well as what to do to...
As the weather turns colder (sometimes suddenly), we're often forced indoors - and it may be the perfect time to switch up our fitness routines. Not only can the winter "off season" be the best time to change your regular routine, it can also be...
We've all had those days when you wake up feeling worse than when you went to bed: maybe your neck hurts, or you wake up with a headache, or maybe you wake up with an arm or leg that's numb from the way you were...
There's never a good time for an injury; however, there are definitely better and worse times. One of the worst times for an injury is during or right before a big day: a game, an event, even a special moment. Sure, you never want to...
The last day of Physical Therapy month happens to be Halloween, and what's scarier than a bunch of ghosts and ghouls? How about not even being able to enjoy fun holidays because normal movement has become too difficult or painful! The good news is that...
If you have pain in your jaw, clicking or popping in your jaw, facial swelling, or other symptoms, you may be dealing with TMD - temporomandibular joint disorder. Commonly known as TMJ, this is a common, and treatable, condition. Most people first think of their...
Chances are that you likely never thought about physical therapy unless you had an acute injury, were dealing with some chronic movement problem, or had another urgent need that brought you to the PT's door. October is National Physical Therapy Month, and a great time...
Knee pain isn't just for football players you watch every Sunday night, or for your favorite young soccer player. Your knee is a vital joint that doesn't get enough credit for carrying a lot of your body's workload – until something goes wrong. Here are...
There's nothing worse than the fear, pain, and uncertainty after injury. Many people turn to friends, family, and (of course) the all-knowing internet for answers; however, this often brings more questions than answers and causes more anxiety. Unless you're well-versed in anatomical knowledge, are you...
As the popularity of youth-sports continues to grow, more and more student athletes and young players find themselves pigeon-holed into one sport. Gone are the days of playing football or soccer in the fall, basketball in the winter, and track in the spring. Today's youth...
