As 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
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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
Why You Should be Including Eccentric Strengthening in Your Exercise Routine
December 15th, 2021Have you ever heard the terms concentric and eccentric used to describe a movement or exercise? Both are types of isotonic muscle contractions, which are contractions where the tension of the muscle remains relatively the same while the length of the muscle changes. Concentric contractions are when the muscle shortens, while eccentric contractions are when
Is Hip Impingement Keeping You From Being Active? PT can help!
December 10th, 2021The hip is one of the most mobile joints in the body, responsible for movement of the lower extremity. It also plays a significant role in stability as the largest weight bearing joint in the body. A healthy hip joint allows for mobility in daily life and in your favorite activities. This is especially important
Mid-Back Stiffness? Try These 4 Exercises to Improve Your Thoracic Mobility!
December 8th, 2021Do you find that you are often stiff and or sore right in the middle of your back? This area, known as the thoracic spine, commonly lacks mobility due to frequent, prolonged sitting and poor posture while working at a computer, driving, or performing other daily tasks in a relatively sedentary lifestyle. Sitting in a
Physical Therapy is Crucial to Your Joint Replacement Recovery
December 3rd, 2021Severe joint pain can be debilitating and limit one’s ability to function normally in daily life. Total joint replacements are commonly performed orthopedic procedures that can help restore mobility and improve quality of life in individuals with chronic joint pain. Although total joint replacements can be performed on many different joints throughout the body, the
Relieve Radiating Neck Pain with These 4 Exercises
December 1st, 2021Do you experience pain that starts at your neck and travels down to your shoulder, arm, and even your hands? Have you noticed that your arm feels weak or that your fingers feel numb and tingly? You may have a condition known as cervical radiculopathy, which is more commonly referred to as a pinched nerve.
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