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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 […]
It’s all about your rotator cuff strength! Rock climbing is quickly becoming more popular as a sport, with indoor climbing gyms making it more accessible than ever. It is even coming to the 2020 Olympics in Japan, for the first time ever! Indoor climbing has enabled individuals, young and old, to safely enjoy the climbing […]
WHAT TYPES OF STRETCHING ARE THERE? Dynamic stretching is a form of stretching to improve mobility while moving through a range-of- motion. It usually is done in a manner that looks like the activity or sport waiting to be performed. We always recommend performing dynamic stretches during a “warm-up” and prior to activity. Static stretching […]
The scapula (shoulder blade) and shoulder work as a singular unit that serve to move the arm through space. Due to its ball-and-socket joint structure, the shoulder can move through tremendous ranges of motion in daily life and even greater ranges in overhead sports like baseball and volleyball. Due to its osteomorphology, smooth and efficient […]
Our Office Managers are the backbone to our clinics. But how do they manage their own neck and back?! By doing simple exercises right in their office! Exercise 1: Levator Scapulae/Upper Trapezius stretch Place one hand on top of your head Bring your right ear toward your right shoulder until you feel a stretch on the […]
