Adolescent athletes are highly active and participate in a wide range of sports, from team sports like basketball and soccer to individual sports like gymnastics and track and field. While sports offer numerous benefits for adolescents, such as improved physical fitness, teamwork, and discipline, they also come with the risk of injuries. Physical therapy can
What are Shin Splints? Medically referred to as “Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome,” shin splints are a common overuse injury that commonly affect athletes and military personnel. This condition results in shin and lower leg pain that can limit one’s ability to engage in exercise and ambulatory activities of daily living. What Causes This Condition? With
Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) is a common condition that affects many people, particularly athletes and those who use their arms for repetitive motions, such as painters, carpenters, and office workers. The condition occurs when the rotator cuff tendons in the shoulder become compressed or pinched between the bones of the shoulder joint. This can cause
Manual therapy is a cornerstone of physical therapy, and for good reason. It is a hands-on approach that involves the skilled manipulation of soft tissues, joints, and muscles to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and improve mobility. Whether you are recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or seeking to optimize your athletic performance, manual
What Do The Statistics Say? A recent study examined 201 articles analyzing the average length of recovery period after ACL surgery. The study found that on average, patients who had ACL surgery were able to return to running in 12 weeks (Rambaud, 2018). However, just because they began running, does not mean they were cleared
Overuse injuries frequently occur at major joints and can significantly limit a person’s ability to engage in recreational or leisure activities. One example of these types of injuries is “Golfer’s Elbow.” Also known as medial epicondylitis, this injury causes pain on the inner aspect of the elbow, often as the result of repetitive movements involving
Building muscular strength can be done in a variety of ways. Generally, the load applied to a muscle should be challenging enough to promote cellular changes in the muscle itself. This concept, along with adequate rest, is foundational to increasing the amount of force a muscle can generate. Concentric vs Eccentric A muscle can generate
Jumper’s Knee Jumper’s knee is a commonly experienced injury in adolescent athletes and young adults who participate in activities such as basketball, volleyball, skiing, or other activities that require repetitive jumping. Jumper’s knee is also referred to as patellar tendinopathy. This is due to the repetitive microtearing of the patellar tendon that occurs with jumping.
Hamstring strains are common in sports involving high speed dynamic movements such as soccer, football, hockey or any activities involving rapid changes in knee position. These injuries can cause significant pain and limit one’s participation in daily activities. This article will discuss the anatomy of the hamstrings, causes of strains, and information on recovering from
