Many people experience foot or ankle pain when walking or performing recreational exercise. In some cases, this can be due to excessive pronation of the foot and ankle. What is Pronation? During weight bearing activities, the foot and ankle must be able to appropriately accept the weight of the body as it is shifted over
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Top Low-Impact Exercises To Keep You Healthy
April 19th, 2022Running, plyometrics, and sports in general are great ways to maintain physical fitness but sometimes these high-impact activities can cause joint pain. If you experience this and are looking for alternative ways to stay healthy, low-impact exercise may be for you. The following exercises place less stress though the joints and can often be performed
Groin Pain in Athletes
April 11th, 2022“Sports hernia” is often the terminology used to describe groin pain in athletes, but this may be a misnomer. A true hernia is the protrusion of organ tissue through an area of weak muscle. This is different from the pathology seen in a sports hernia. The lower abdominal muscles and adductor muscles on the inner
How Does Physical Therapy Help With Balance?
April 7th, 2022Are you noticing that you are having a hard time standing upright? Do you feel unsteady when walking and not as stable as you used to be? You may be having a balance problem. If you are losing your balance and are feeling frustrated, physical therapy may be the right place for you. What Causes
Maximizing Your Work-From-Home Setup
March 30th, 2022Organizing your workstation in a way that promotes good body mechanics and posture is essential for minimizing aches and pains after a long day’s work. This article will suggest a few ergonomic tips and tricks to help you more efficiently structure your workstation and limit unnecessary stresses on your body. Selecting Monitor Height Ideally, your
Factors Affecting Knee Mobility
March 24th, 2022Having adequate knee range of motion is essential for completing activities of daily living and recreational activities. Limitations of knee motion can be due to several factors described below. Joint Capsule The knee joint is surrounded by a ligamentous structure that forms a soft tissue capsule around the articulating surfaces. Tightness of different portions of
Common Ankle Sprains
March 21st, 2022What is a Sprain? A sprain refers to damage that occurs to ligaments. Ligaments are tissue structures that connect bone to bone and provide support to a joint. A sprain can be classified by the degree of damage to the ligament. This can range from Grade 1, which is a slight overstretching of the tissue,
3 Common Knee Injuries
March 14th, 2022The knee is an essential component of the human body. It allows us to perform a sit to stand transfer, walk/run, and negotiate stairs. When knee injuries occur, even the most basic movements can become extremely difficult. Activities that were once easy can be impossible to perform. This article will discuss the anatomy of the
How Can Core Strengthening Improve My Low Back Pain?
March 10th, 2022Possible Causes There are a number of causes for low back pain. Among the most common are issues related to the vertebral joints and discs between the vertebrae, muscular injury and core weakness. These factors can cause pain that may limit your ability to participate in recreational sports and activities of daily living. Benefits of