Physical therapy
We may be all born to run, but are we all born to run well, fleet of foot and without injury? Running is an immensely popular fitness activity and for good reason. It offers efficient exercise and it can usually be done anywhere or anytime, with only the most basic of equipment. But this simplicity... Read More »
It’s that time of year that we resolve to start fresh and eat better, workout more, play less iPhone Candy Crush and generally remake everything. Unfortunately, too often those resolutions don’t make it past Groundhog Day. Research shows that about 45% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions but only about 8% actually achieve them. But... Read More »
Have you been a subject of foot discrimination? Relegated to the “supportive” section of the shoe store? Those who over-pronate or have “flat feet” have suffered from an injury prejudice that has stemmed from the belief that this foot type predisposes one to a variety of orthopedic problems. It has been deemed such a structural... Read More »
In our pursuit of optimal performance, every facet of physiology, nutrition and equipment has been scientifically evaluated and updated. We have satellites tracking our speed, heart rate monitors to record intensity and a shoe industry that is constantly in search of innovation. How did Roger Bannister ever break the 4-minute mile without Nikes and a... Read More »
Not to pick on the “weekend warriors” but those that continue to play soccer, basketball and tennis into the 30’s, 40’s and beyond are unfortunately at increased risk for injury. One of the most dreaded weekend warrior injuries? Achilles Tendon rupture. The Achilles tendon is the most commonly ruptured tendon in the body, often requiring... Read More »
If you’re sitting down and reading this, your lower back might be hurting. Want to fix the problem? Stand up and keep reading. First the bad news, if you haven’t experienced back pain, chances are you will. Back pain is very prevalent and studies show that 65% of the population will experience back pain at... Read More »
The Forgotten Muscle If you pick-up any popular running or cycling magazine that includes exercise medicine you will surely see kneecap pain as a common topic. Knee problems, particularly kneecap or patellofemoral pain, are the most common injuries among those that exercise. But for all the experts and carefully designed research on the subject, the... Read More »
The Internet is a powerful tool and anyone with a connection and a device (i.e. everybody) can dial into an almost unlimited stream of information. But with the flood of testimonials, Yelp pages and blogs it can be difficult to determine fact from fiction. The continually evolving field of medicine can accentuate the difficulty as... Read More »
Many view the Stairmaster in the same light as Wham, parachute pants and break-dancing, relics of the 80’s that are best left as memories. While it is true that parachute pants shouldn’t be resurrected, the Stairmaster should still be considered an exercise that stands the test of time and technology. The problem is, everyone in... Read More »
Consult with Lisa!
Interested in virtual advice or a virtual visit? Lisa Giannone and the staff at Active Care are experts in movement, health and fitness. Our services extend nationally and internationally, well beyond the reach of our physical location. Active Care physical therapists and exercise specialists are available and ready to help. Please contact [email protected] with all questions concerning:
- Rehab consultation
- Training advice
- Virtual PT visits
- Exercise program assessment
- Injury assessment
- Biomechanics (running, cycling, swimming technique analysis)
- Team sport injury prevention programs
