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 immune to...
By: Chelsea Savage, PT, DPT, OCS I love quiches - they are one of my favorites for any meal of the day. I make this quiche in a 9x13 pan, so I guess it's a "casserole" but quiche just sounds much fancier. I love this recipe...
By Matthew Zaudtke, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS As with many sports and daily activities, ideal mobility and flexibility throughout the body is important. We have to maintain a proper balance of strength and flexibility to ensure we don't "break down". There are few areas in...
By Chelsea Savage, PT, DPT, OCS This recipe is amazing - it's fast, easy and the flavor is out of this world. The beauty of this recipe is that you can use whatever meat or veggies you have on hand. The rockstar of this meal is...
By: Chelsea Savage, PT, DPT, OCS "I probably shouldn't do CrossFit, right?" I'm getting this question more often from my patients, as CrossFit and other high-intensity workouts become increasingly more popular. Patients assume that as a physical therapist who specializes in orthopedics, my recommendation will be to...
By Dr. Chelsea Savage, PT, DPT, OCS Ingredients 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1 Tablespoon All natural peanut butter 1 Cup Unsweetened almond milk 2 handfuls greens (I used spinach) Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth....
From Mike Ploski, PT, ACT, OCS Anyone with Celiac disease, or gluten sensitivities will tell you, it can be a challenge finding good gluten-free desserts. Even though grocery stores and restaurants have gotten much better at offering gluten-free options, the best are usually homemade. But I'm...
It is summer, the time when friends and family are on the move...
Do you have frequent headaches, jaw or neck pain? Does your jaw pop, click or lock while eating or talking? Do you experience earaches or ringing in the ears? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may have tempomandibular joint dysfunction or...
What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) refers to a collection of conditions that result in nerve or blood vessel stress in the neck, shoulder and arm. Symptoms commonly include arm or hand numbness, coldness, tingling, or discoloration. You may be referred to physical...
