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
You Rolled Your Ankle… Rolling your ankle is a common injury many people experience. The ankle frequently “rolls” causing the foot to come inward relative to the lower leg (shin). This motion can cause damage to the tendons and ligaments on the outer, or lateral, portion of the ankle. Most often the fibers of these
What Is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia that is located on the bottom of the foot caused by overuse or overstretching. The plantar fascia of the foot plays a major role in arch support of the foot as well as shock absorption. Inflammation of this fascial layer can cause
Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative condition occurring in over 19% of the American population over 45 years old (Del Amo, 2022). The condition frequently affects the knee joint in the body resulting in pain, weakness, stiffness, swelling, and reduced range of motion (ROM). How Do You Know If You Have Osteoarthritis? A diagnosis of Osteoarthritis
Lumbar degenerative changes are commonly found in spine imaging but often occur in pain-free individuals as well as those with back pain. Have you been told that you have a disc bulge at L4-L5? Are you scared that you may need surgery after reviewing your imaging results? Have you been told that you have to
1) Train Before Race Day Running a Thanksgiving 5k has become a tradition for many people. It can be a fun way to spend time with family and engage in physical activity. But, if this is one of the few races you participate in throughout the year, training beforehand is beneficial for preventing injury and
Osteoarthritis (OA) happens to most people as a result of the aging process. It can happen from wear and tear on the joint, a history of injuries to a joint, and overall degeneration of the articular cartilage that lines the joining surfaces of bone in a joint. It commonly occurs in those over 50 years
Do you ever experience numbness, tingling, and/or aching pain in your arm or shoulder? Does this worsen with overhead reaching? Do you have pain in your upper back or neck? These can all be the signs of a condition called thoracic outlet syndrome. This article will discuss some of the causes and treatment options for
Pain in the foot and ankle can affect gait quality, the ability to ascend and descend stairs, and make completion of activities of daily living difficult. It can be caused by a number of factors that will be discussed in this article. Common Foot & Ankle Pathologies Ankle pain can be caused by injury, overuse,
