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New Years resolutions may have already faded, however, as the weather warms up you may be re-energized to have a new fitness goal.  What about a Couch to 5K program?Depending on your current fitness level, many times running may seem daunting, especially if you are...

You don’t have to be an athlete to sprain an ankle. It can happen to anyone at any time, simply by landing wrong when stepping or slipping on the ice.However, for every 10 ankle sprains, 4 of them occur with sports according to the Journal of Orthopedic Sports...

Tennis elbow is one of the most common and frequent causes of elbow pain. It occurs when there is repetitive overuse of tendons and muscles at the elbow and forearm. This form of injury can be caused by a variety of activities such as but not limited to construction,...

Over the last decade, the incidence of injuries in young athletes has rapidly increased.  Common adult and overuse injuries are being diagnosed in young children participating in single sport with high demands. Children are playing single sports year-round and over...

How many times have you heard a friend or parent say, “It’s going to rain tomorrow” because their joints started aching more.  You might hear it when the temperature falls or when the seasons change.  Historically, we laugh as our bodies predict the weather. However,...

I’m sure you have heard the term “core” in reference to the body.The core is made up of the muscles of the torso including abdominals, chest, muscles of the back, and muscles that stabilize the hips. These muscle groups are important for everyday activity but...

One of the fastest growing sports in the United States is Pickleball. In fact, between 2019 and 2021 pickleball was THE fastest growing sport.It is estimated that there are now over 5 million pickleball players. The sport is linked to a combination of ping pong,...

Occupational therapy’s emphasis is on restoration of independence and supporting or adapting functions to improve areas of deficits. Is occupational therapy the same as physical therapy? No, the main difference between occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy...

Yes, Text Neck is a real injury and there is a diagnosis! What is Text Neck?Text Neck is pain in the neck due to participating in prolong flexed postures such as using your cell phone or tablet to text, surf social media or read. As cell phones, gaming systems, and...

With fall sports in full swing and athletes playing and training year-round it is important to take care of the body, particularly the areas that we place high loads and stress on.One of the most common areas for injuries in throwing athletes is the shoulder due to...