You are attending Physical Therapy 2-3 times a week and you are feeling the same. At this point, you may have to ask yourself, are you being compliant with your exercises? You admit to yourself you are not. You are not listening to what your physical therapist recommended for you to do at home. You [...]
Archive for Sports Rehabilitation
Exercise: Proper Lifting Techniques
By performing proper lifting techniques, you will save your body from having injuries. A few tips to remember include: 1. Always lift with your knee. 2. Don’t bend at the waist 3. If it is too heavy, seek assistance 4. Always keep the object close to your body. 5. Never twist at the waist. Always [...]
Injuries: Pain is Not Normal
General soreness is to be expected when you have an injury. However, pain is not. Pain is your body’s way of telling you to STOP. Listen to your body and become aware of what it is telling you. You should not perform activities of daily living or recreation activities in pain. Seek medical advice from [...]
When to Start Physical Therapy
How soon should you start treating an injury? You should begin your rehab on Day 1. The sooner you start treating an injury, the faster it gets better. The longer you wait to rehab, the longer it takes time to heal. Listen to your body. Pain is your body’s way of telling you to STOP. In [...]
Physical Therapy: Overuse Injuries
As a physical therapist and a runner, I find it interesting that with the information available today (on the Internet), we all still have overuse injuries such as strains, tendinitis, etc. I think the three major reasons these overuse injuries occur are as follows: Many people don’t allow their bodies to adapt to the stresses [...]
Sports injuries: Famed Dr. Andrews Leading STOP Campaign
The American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), led by noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews, launched the STOP Sports Injuries Campaign in April 2010. The STOP Campaign is an effort to combat the rise in youth sports injuries, featuring several high-profile athletes like John Smoltz and Sam Bradford. Dr. Andrews cites the recent escalation [...]
A Painful Lesson Learned
If you have pain in your shoulder, don’t ignore it. The pain and problem could get worse.
Home Exercise Program Key to Recovery
Physical therapy doesn’t end when you leave the therapist’s office. A good home exercise program is vital to proper recovery.
Tyler Twist Your Tennis Elbow Away
There is a new method to treating your tennis elbow.
The Dreaded Tennis and Golf Elbows
Treat your Tennis or Golf Elbow early with physical therapy for faster recovery.
