With the change in seasons and increase in activities, should I be worried about being sore?
Posted on November 29, 2011
In the fall of the year, it is easy to suffer a strain of your low back while putting away lawn furniture, winterizing motors, doing yard work, or hunting for that 'Big Buck'. We often hear a history of someone initially feeling...
What should I be aware of following a total joint replacement?
Posted on November 11, 2011
Following your surgery, you may have less of an appetite both due to pain and the medications you are taking to manage your pain. Some patients benefit from drinking meal replacment shakes like Ensure or homemade smoothies. Poor...
How is my treatment specific to my injury?
Posted on October 7, 2011
As a physical therapist, it would be quite simple if every patient presented with the same tissue injury. In other words, if every injury involved the same type of tissue the rehab strategy would be very similar and very simple...
Do you ever wonder what causes pain in your elbow?
Posted on June 27, 2011
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis is a common elbow problem affecting four out of every 1,000 adults. The tern 'tennis elbow' came into use because it affects nearly half of all tennis players at one time or another, however,...
Why is selecting the right footwear so important?
Posted on June 27, 2011
One of the most commonly asked questions to a physical therapist regarding footwear is, 'Do you know what kind of shoes are the best for my feet?' Unfortunately there is not an easy answer to this dilemma. However, there is light...
Overuse Injuries in Youth Baseball Pitchers
Posted on June 27, 2011
Recent studies have cited a dramatic increase in overhand throwing injuries involving little league baseball players over the last decade. Many youth players are participating in both local recreation teams and traveling teams,...
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