As we head into colder weather while still fighting the pandemic, many gyms limit occupancy, and plenty of us have limited our in-person workouts. For people used to the social aspect of a shared training session, it can grow lonely and frustrating - especially for...
When you're taking advantage of some extra-warm fall weather, you may be more likely to overdo your activity, leading to possible overuse injury. Whether you've had a busy summer season or you've been less active, overuse injury can strike anyone under the right (or wrong)...
As we transition from long, hot days to shorter, colder weather, plenty of us plan some late-season yard work before heading inside for the winter. Although your weekend outdoor labor doesn't feel the same as time spent at the gym, if you're not careful, you...
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season and for many, the beginning of cold weather, too. While you certainly could (and plenty of people do) use the inclement weather as an excuse to hibernate inside, there's no reason to let winter stand in the...
If you're like thousands of other Americans, you may be planning to combine some exercise with your indulgence this Thanksgiving. Whether they're called a Turkey Trot, a Drumstick Dash, or other catchy seasonal name, you'll find these popular races all over the country. Normally a...
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...
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...
This time of year it seems like you could be shoveling snow one day and then enjoying a freak fifty-degree day the next. Take a look outside the next time the mercury climbs and you'll probably see lots of walkers, runners, hikers, and bikers taking...
By Lisa Piropato, PT, DPT, ATC It is cold weather outside! Prevention of cold-related injuries is very important for those who love to exercise outdoors all year around! Common cold-related injuries Frostbite is direct freezing to tissues when the skin temperature drops below -0.5 degrees C. Most commonly...
