27 Jun Elbow Hurt? We Tell You What it Might Be…
So you've noticed your elbow hurts. It has you wondering, could this be tennis elbow? A friend mentioned golfer’s elbow, which...
So you've noticed your elbow hurts. It has you wondering, could this be tennis elbow? A friend mentioned golfer’s elbow, which...
It's the time of year again when public pools open, and you can enjoy taking a dip for relaxation as well as fitness. Swimming is a terrific way to stay fit, rehab your body after an injury, and relax – all while beating the heat...
Many people have misconceptions about physical therapy, and that's okay – until it's important that you receive PT and then it's necessary for you to know the basics. For you, maybe that time is now and you've been putting off making an appointment because you're...
by Matthew Zaudtke, PT, DPT, ATC, OCS As the temperature begins to warm, many golfers dust off their clubs and prepare for an exciting season of golf. Some play the occasional round here and there, while others hit the range any time the weather allows. No...
You were in a minor car accident, just a “fender-bender” and, luckily, everyone walked away – without a scratch. Yet later that day you started feeling sore, likely in your neck, shoulder, or back; maybe the next morning you felt stiff after you slept on...
In case you haven’t been outside lately, well…anywhere, it’s been hot! Many areas have seen a run of unseasonably hot days in a month more well-known for “picnic weather” – when the high temperatures are mild and pleasant. Locally, that meant that attendees of this...
Imagine this: You're in physical therapy to treat an injury or rehab after a procedure and your physical therapist has educated you during your sessions, provided guidance, and also given you specific exercises and stretches to do at home. Yet time gets away from you...
When you're struggling with pain and/or injury, it can be tricky to know whether to reach for your ice pack or if you should fire up your heating pad. Each method is a tool in your home-treatment tool box; and knowing when to use which...
Sometimes shopping for athletic shoes can feel like you're on a never-ending quest, and these days the choices can be mind-boggling. It doesn't matter if you're a walker, hiker, runner, or just someone looking for comfortable, supportive shoes - chances are you've faced all the...
While falls can pose a danger for people of any age, older individuals face significantly higher health challenges after a fall. According to National Council on Aging (NCOA) statistics, an older adult visits an Emergency Room every 11 seconds due to a fall, and dies...