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… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Physical therapy
It’s That Time of Year
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… Read more »
Foot Discrimination
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… Read more »
The Pursuit of Optimal Performance
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… Read more »
Achilles Tendon Injuries
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… Read more »
Back Pain
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… Read more »
The Forgotten Muscle
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… Read more »
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
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. … Read more »
The Stairmaster
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… Read more »
