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What is diaphragmatic breathing? The diaphragm is a large muscle that separates the abdominal and thoracic cavities and it plays an important role in breathing. To inhale, the diaphragm contracts and pulls down to increase the volume of the lungs. This increased volume allows air to naturally flow into the lungs. When the diaphragm relaxes, […]
What is compression therapy? Compression therapy increases blood flow in a given area by applying controlled pressure. Pressure can be applied via a compression wrap or a pneumatic device. Pneumatic compression sleeves have multiple compartments that are inflated in sequence to facilitate blood flow. They are most commonly used on the legs but there are […]
What is Lateral Epicondylitis? “Tennis Elbow” is caused by overuse of the forearm muscles due to poor body mechanics and overuse, leading to pain, micro-tearing, inflammation, and weakness of the forearm extensor muscles. This condition can be debilitating, as it can affect a person’s ability to perform daily activities as well as their recreational activities. […]
There are many types of injuries associated with pickleball, one of the most common being Knee Pain. Knee pain/stiffness and pickleball seem to come hand in hand for many of us. Why is that? There are some factors about the game which increase stress on the knees that are out of our control. There are […]
Have you ever dealt with an injury that seems to take forever to heal? Our bodies utilize our immune system to promote healing whether a simple ankle sprain or a post-operative hip replacement. In a healthy situation, our injuries heal in four progressive phases beginning with hemostasis which occurs immediately after a wound in the […]
“If you had to choose to be in freezing weather or in hot summer weather, which one would you pick?” — I eventually ask this question to every patient who is set up on ice or heat during their physical therapy treatment. “What do most people answer”, you ask? Well, honestly I haven’t been keeping […]
It’s game day! What is the first thing that you need to prioritize to make sure that you’re going to perform at your absolute best come game time? The first thing you need to make sure happens is that you are able to get as close to if not more than 8 hours of sleep. […]
This is a question I get almost every day; “When can I get back to playing golf?” or “When can I get back on my surfboard?”. These are tough questions to answer on your own especially if your favorite recreational activity is the reason why you’re at physical therapy right now. We need to start […]
So you just started physical therapy for your knee replacement and this means you can’t workout while you’re completing your rehab. This is totally wrong! Just because you’re coming to physical therapy for one ailment, whether it is a knee replacement, pain in your low back, or a torn rotator cuff, it does not mean […]
A muscle strain of the lumbar spine is one of the most common causes of low back pain. This type of strain occurs when a force is created through the lower back. We all know that strenuous activities such as lifting a heavy box or sudden rapid movements involving the spine can cause muscles in your […]
