Stretching has been around forever. Athletes do it. Runners do it. Even people at work stretch when they feel stiff at their desk. You’ve probably heard people say things like: But are those things true? Not really. Some are half-true, and some are just plain wrong. The problem is that these myths get repeated so …
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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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, …
Does neck pain have you running in circles? Get the inside track on your recovery now! Read More »
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 …
Breaking Down Back Pain: A Physical Therapist’s Guide to Understanding the Root Cause Read More »
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