Athletes and the human population are continuously pushing new heights and boundaries that can, at least partially, be attributed to the adaptation and modification of training methods they use. However, another aspect of the high-performance level of a modern-day athlete is their recovery modalities – an area that can strongly dictate how efficiently an athlete …
As training intensity for competitive sports has increased over the past decade, so too has the incidence of injury in athletes, including broken bones and strains or tears to muscles, tendons, and ligaments. As a result of this, numerous protocols aimed at optimizing diet, training and conditioning strategies, and intensity levels have been proposed as …
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Athletes: Optimization, Recovery, and More READ MORE»
Plantar fasciitis is a common condition of the foot causing pain, stiffness, and changes in gait. The term “plantar fasciitis” refers to an inflammation in the fascia found along the bottom, or plantar surface, of the foot. Symptoms are often markedly worse with the first few steps of the day and tend to somewhat diminish …
The hip is a major joint in the body impacted by many forces all day long. One of the largest articulations in humans, this complex joint is a chief factor in all functional mobility. For example, walking, bending over, stepping, standing, and running are all integral motions potentially affected when a person has hip pain. …
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A sore shoulder is a common complaint leading people to seek physical therapy exercises for shoulder pain. Many people describe symptoms of tightness, stiffness, or mobility loss with a shoulder injury. To identify what is potentially wrong, and how to best find relief from shoulder pain, it helps to have a solid understanding of this …
Tired of running injuries? Learn how to return to running safely and prevent future injuries. During this virtual event, you’ll… learn the most common running injuries and their risk factors. learn how to self-assess for range of motion and strength deficits. understand basic running mechanics. learn exercises to help you return to running safely and …
Are you working your core? Or can you trust it to do the work for you? The “core” can be as misused as the muscles we think we should be using. Define the word in motion and learn how you get your core to do the thinking. In this interactive webinar, we will discuss the …
Shoulder problems are more common than everyone thinks. Whether it is general pain or a limited range of motion, there are a few exercises that can be practiced to keep the joints flexible, reduce pain, and improve balance and strength: Scapular Squeezes (preferably done on a foam-roller): Holding light weights (2-3 pounds) lift arms straight …
Guide and best practices to replenish electrolytes and fluids after a workout. By: Michelle Miller, Clinical Nutritionist & Rachel Naar, Registered Dietitian Water constitutes most of our body weight and provides the medium by which other nutrients function. The thirst mechanism is most effective at rest, so if you’re hitting the gym or going for a run you …
By: Dr. Klaus Dobra, PT, DPT, CSCS Today, nothing has more buzz than anything that carries a tagline of “tech.” However, with the rise of a new age come the consequences of new posture. In this addition of Why Am I Hurting, we will be discussing the phenomenon of tech neck, its causes, and methods …
Wait, what are stem cells? Basically, stem cells are type of undifferentiated cells in our body that have the potential ability to turn into different types of cells (crazy, right?!). To learn more about Stem Cell Therapy, check out our blog post, “What is Stem Cell Therapy?“ Stem cells, also known as “master cells,” are …
Wintertime in New York is a mixed bag of tricks. While window displays, tree lighting, festive decorations, and general holiday vibes are meant to lift our spirits, the cold weather, flu bugs, and absence of sun can bring about some serious winter blues. When February rolls around we haven’t had a sunny day above freezing …
