Training for a marathon, or any distance race, is a journey of dedication and commitment. Distance running is about following a schedule, mindfully increasing your mileage, and not forgetting to take crucial rest days. But what happens when a nagging ache turns into an injury that threatens to derail all your hard work? Do you … Read more
When injuries strike, the first line treatment that comes to mind for most people is the RICE acronym for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Initially coined in 1978 by Dr. Gabe Mirken, the belief that ice helps reduce inflammation paved the way for how most people (including physical therapists) treat injuries. But Dr. Mirken has … Read more
As a physical therapy group, our world revolves around helping people improve their function and regain strength after an injury or surgery. We also help athletes become more efficient and powerful in their chosen sport. One tool in our ever-expanding tool belt is blood flow restriction training, also known as BFR training. We sat down … Read more
For the avid runner, there is nothing like feeling your feet pounding the ground with each step or the high you get when a good run is done. It’s called ‘runner’s high’ for a reason, but that high can come crashing down when injury strikes. One injury, iliotibial (IT) band syndrome (ITBS), is the bane … Read more
The start of the football season is an exciting time for fans and players alike. However, with the thrill of the game also comes the potential for injuries, and one of the most common injuries in football is the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) injury. This ankle injury accounts for about 15% of all football-related injuries … Read more
Approximately 50 million people run or jog every year, 1.1 million of whom complete a marathon, according to Statista. Runners are passionate about their sport and enjoy the freedom of hitting the trail or pounding the pavement any time of day they please. And runners won the lottery when COVID hit, and the gyms and … Read more
Most baseball players, and pitchers would agree that you need to develop great power with your legs in order to throw harder and faster. This is true! Baseball researches have been saying this since at least the late 90’s. A study by MacWilliams’ in 19981 showed a very strong correlation between force produced by the … Read more
Define and Debate! Ok, lets settle this debate once and for all until new research can prove differently. First off, lets define static and dynamic stretching. Static stretching is the slow hold stretches you used to do in gym class. Remember when you used to stand, cross your legs and reach down to stretch your … Read more
