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Joint Pain and Weather Changes
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,...
Having a Strong Core in Your Golf Swing
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...
Pickleball: Staying Safe in the Kitchen
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,...
What is Occupational Therapy?
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...
Text Neck!- Injury and Diagnosis
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...
Importance of Proper Warmup in Overhead Athletes
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...
Thoracic Spine – Oh My Aching Back!
The thoracic spine is the mid part of your back. Its valuable with movements such as rotating your trunk and sitting with good posture. It is also the location where your ribs attach. Your thoracic spine is the key to your low back, neck, and shoulder function....
Ergonomics! Prevent Pain at Your Desk
We commonly believe an office job is better on our bodies than if we must use our hands and get dirty. Well folks, that’s not always true. I have said before, “motion is lotion” and when we sit at a computer or desk all day, we are susceptible to aches and pain....
Knee Arthritis…”Motion is Lotion”
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is the inflammation and wearing away of the articular cartilage on the knee joint.In a normal joint, articular cartilage is smooth which allows the bones of the knee joint to slide over each other without rubbing. This slick surface is...
Concussions – Educate Yourself!
It’s that time of the year again!This is a great chance to review the topic of concussions. It’s important as athletes, coaches, and parents that we educate ourselves and can recognize the signs of symptoms for those folks on the field and off. Remember not only...