On a beautiful sunny spring or summer day, most people looking to be active enjoy a nice walk outside, or they can head to the gym after work with plenty of daylight to spare. However, during the winter, it can be difficult to maintain your normal level of activity. With the cold temperatures, inclement weather,
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Boost Your Post-Run Recovery with This Simple Stretching Routine
January 14th, 2022After a run, it’s tempting to quickly go back home, run errands, or check things off of your to-do list immediately after instead of cooling down, especially with a busy schedule. Although this may not seem like a big deal, you are actually missing out on a crucial part of your workout. What you do
Is “Mommy’s Wrist” Making It Hard to Care for Your Newborn? PT Can Help!
January 12th, 2022Mothers, grandmothers, and other caregivers often experience numerous aches and pains associated with caring for a newborn. Neck, back, and hip pain are some of the most commonly reported, but did you know that wrist pain is also frequently associated with motherhood? The term “mommy’s wrist” refers to thumb-sided wrist pain caused by completing regular
Will a Cortisone Injection Relieve My Pain?
January 10th, 2022Do you experience inflamed joints that limit you from doing your favorite activities? Do you second guess before lifting something out of fear of a sharp pain? Has your Orthopedist or Primary Care Physician (PCP) recommended a Cortisone Injection? Cortisone shots offer an appealing option for pain relief and can provide fast relief. This article will
The Do’s and Don’ts of Concussions
January 7th, 2022According to the CDC, it is estimated that up to nearly 4 million concussions occur during sports and recreational activities each year in the US. Although they are common, their impact is not insignificant. A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) in which the head is suddenly moved as the result of a
Using Your Phone Could Be Hurting Your Posture
January 5th, 2022As we begin the new year, many people enter 2022 with new year’s resolutions. Changes such as exercising more, reading for pleasure more frequently, and increasing the amount of money saved are usually high on lists. For a lot of us, one of the main things we want to improve on is decreasing the amount
Are You at Increased Risk For Shin Splints?
December 31st, 2021Did you know that “shin splints” are simply the nickname for the condition known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS)? “Tibial” refers to the long bone of the lower leg called the tibia, which most people know as the shin bone. “Medial” refers to the inner edge of this bone, where many muscles that control
A Targeted Exercise Program Can Help Prevent Ankle Sprains
December 29th, 2021Have you ever twisted your ankle when changing direction while running, landing awkwardly after jumping, or even just simply stepping onto an uneven surface? Ankle sprains are very common injuries, and although athletes are at increased risk for ankle sprain compared to the general population, they can happen during your regular everyday activities. If you
Relieve Sciatic Nerve Pain with These 5 Exercises
December 17th, 2021It is likely that you have heard the term “sciatica” before, know someone who has had it, or even have had it yourself. In fact it is estimated that 40% of people experience sciatica during their lifetime. Would you know how to treat it if you were to become one of the many affected by
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