31 Aug Why Are You So Sore After Tough Physical Activity? (And What to Do About It)
We've all been there: had a hard workout, done a little too much yard work, gone out of our comfort zone in that company softball game...
08 Jun Preventing ACL Injury
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...
20 May 3 Exercises to Prevent Lower Back Pain
Low back pain is very prevalent in the U.S., with over 80% of people having back pain at some point in their life - and 25% of the population has had back pain in the past 3 months. It's expensive, too: treatment of back pain...
06 Apr 3 Low Impact Exercises that Get Results
Every now and then, our bodies need a break from the pounding and abuse they can take with many common exercise programs. Luckily, low impact exercises can offer the same great results without all the wear and tear. If you are experiencing excessive pain in...
30 Mar Types of Exercise PTs Recommend for Low Back Pain
Exercise is an extremely important component of managing back pain. Patients often ask, "what's the best type of exercise for my back?" While generalizations can be made about exercise, it's important that the exercise chosen is appropriate for your specific condition. It's best to be...
22 May Don’t Forget Your (PT) Homework – Recovery Success Starts with You
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...
13 Feb To Stretch or Not to Stretch (and How), That is the Question – And We Answer It
It can be hard to sort out fact from fiction and what health guidelines to follow, especially when those seem to change (or even reverse) over time. Take good ol' stretching – it used to be a given that stretching before a work out was...
12 Dec What is FMS and Y-Balance?
By Matthew Zaudtke, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS Movement is critical. The human body was made to move. We have to keep our body in motion to reduce the risks associate with a sedentary lifestyle. Some people maintain motion through participation in athletics or recreational running, cycling,...