What Is a Concussion? A concussion is a type of brain injury. It happens when your head gets hit or moves really fast and your brain gets shaken. You don’t have to pass out to have a concussion. Most people with concussions stay awake. Your brain might not work quite right for a little while. …
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What Are the “Spondys”? The “spondys” are a group of problems that can cause low back pain. They include three types: These are all hard words, us doctors of physical therapy even have a hard time saying them. But don’t worry—we’ll explain them simply! Spondylosis: When Your Low Back Gets Stiff, Some Low Back Pain …
Hip Pain can come on suddenly or slowly and due to a variety of reasons. The symptoms can be debilitating if not properly controlled and diagnosed. The following paragraphs will discuss some anatomy of the hip as well as potential causes of pain and what to do when it strikes. Anatomy The hip is a …
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It has been found that nearly 172 million falls occur worldwide each year and result in long term consequences for the individual. These may occur for any number of reasons ranging from physical weakness, reduced function of the neurological system, poor vision, reduced sensation and more. To reduce the prevalence of falling and maintain physical …
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What do researchers know about exercise and pregnancy? Unfortunately, there is little research to guide specific protocols about safety and best practice in this niche population. In general, studies discuss the values of aerobic exercise during these 40 weeks, but have not made conclusions about other types of activity. However, there are some tips and …
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Nutrition can make all the difference when it comes to getting 1st or 2nd in competition. Many factors go into optimizing your body & athletic potential; weight training, endurance training, flexibility, agility, coordination, talent, work ethic, stress management, sleep, mental health management, height, weight, recovery, & yes, nutrition. It is one aspect and it is …
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Cycling is one of the gentlest forms of exercise on the joints of the legs & back while providing some of the best cardiovascular training simultaneously. There are various versions of cycling including mountain biking, road biking, leisure biking, ebiking, competitive biking, & recreational biking. All these forms come with risk of injury or exacerbating …
If you’re letting neck pain hinder your performance with biking, working at your computer, playing volleyball, reading, CrossFit WOD’s, hiking, running, swimming, football, wrestling, or anything else, this article is for you! If you’ve lived with mild to moderate neck pain for longer than a month or severe neck pain for any amount of time, …
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So, why does my back hurt? Low back pain in athletes is quite prevalent and it has been suggested that up to 30% of athletes (1) and up to 85% of the general population in their lifetime (3) will experience low back pain. This can be caused by something as simple as back muscle tension …
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