If you have chronic shoulder pain, you should see a physical therapist. They can help you recover from your injury and reduce or eliminate the pain. But why wait until you get hurt? There are things you can do on a regular basis that will help prevent shoulder pain. You might tell yourself now “I [...]
Archive for Injury Prevention
Staying Active and Safe This Winter
The winter is a fun time for many people. The snow can be pretty and the crisp air can be refreshing. But this time of year can also bring added risks when partaking in physical activity. It can also scare you away from your workout routine because you don’t want to deal with the cold [...]
Be Careful This Christmas Season
Christmas time brings joy to millions of people worldwide. From the young to the old, it is a very festive time that brings families and friends together as we all celebrate the season in our own ways. Not to put a damper on this time of year, but the holidays also bring a greater chance [...]
Are You Shoveling Snow Correctly?
Did you know one of the most common causes of back injuries during winter is shoveling snow. I thought it was fitting to bring this to your attention as chances are we’re going to be getting some snow in the near future. So here are some tips to remember when you’re shoveling snow this winter. [...]
Dehydration Can Lead to Muscle Injuries
The hot days of summer may be behind us, but that doesn’t mean the threat of dehydration is gone, especially with youth sports in full swing. Dehydration occurs when more water is leaving your body than you’re taking in. A main cause of dehydration is excessive sweating that is common in athletes. If players don’t [...]
Weight Room Injuries On the Rise
More people working out in weight rooms are getting injured. According to the New York Times article below, weight-training injuries have increased by 48 percent between 1990 and 2007. Most of the more than 1 million injuries happened to men (82 percent), but injuries to women have increased by 63 percent. You can read the [...]
Be Aware of Common Youth Football Injuries
You don’t need me to tell you it’s football season. Western Pennsylvania is gearing up for the Steelers, Panthers and high school football games under the lights every Friday night. While you certainly don’t need me to tell you it’s time for some football, you should know the risks your children take when playing football, [...]
Physical Therapy: 10 Common Workplace Injuries
In a previous post, I spoke about how back injuries are one of the most common injuries in the workplace and how they occur. But I stopped there. I didn’t share more common causes of injuries in the workplace. Well, below is a link to the 2008 Workplace Safety Index’s top 10 most common workplace [...]
Physical Therapy: The Value of Stretching
If you played organized sports, you’ve probably heard that you should stretch before participating in physical activity. That is true, but it doesn’t stop with stretching prior to activity. You should also stretch after the activity. If you don’t exercise, you should still stretch three times a week so your muscles will maintain flexibility. Stretching [...]
Golf More Demanding Than It Looks
Summer is not far away, so golf season is really revving up. While it may look like it’s not a physically taxing activity, you need to prepare your body before you hit the links. Flexibility – Whether you’re in the middle of the fairway or chipping out of the deep rough, there is a lot [...]
