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Common Golf Injuries
Golf is often perceived as a leisurely activity, yet every time you take a shot, you’re engaging the hips, back, legs and arms. The repetition of gripping and swinging a golf club, coupled with potentially poor form, can place significant strain on these areas of the body. Learn about common golf injuries and prevention tactics…
How Does a Ruptured Tendon Occur?
Throughout your body, tendons keep the muscles secure to the bones. Although tendons are built to handle significant force, factors like repeat wear and tear, certain diseases, steroid use or an untreated injury can cause this thick, fibrous tissue to tear or snap, resulting in a rupture. The risk of partial and full tendon tears…
Benefits of Resistance Bands In Physical Therapy
Resistance bands are ideal for strengthening muscles and bones, without requiring whole-body movement. They also provide a solution for conditioning the body against fractures, fall risks and degenerative injuries. Learn why a physical therapist may recommend the use of resistance bands. What Are Resistance Bands? Resistance bands are made of an elastic rubber and help…
How Smartphones Can Trigger a Repetitive Strain Injury
Beyond making calls, we rely on our phones for texting, news, setting reminders, entertainment and more. Yet many people repeatedly text or scroll with poor form. This can place strain on your fingers, wrists and hand, all the way up to the elbow. Routine use of a smartphone or tablet can contribute to repetitive strain…
Why Is My Knee Popping?
When you squat down, run or lift an object, you may hear a popping sound coming from your knee. In most cases, this noise indicates age-related joint changes or crepitus, a condition caused by friction between the bone and cartilage. On the other hand, popping might be a precursor to osteoarthritis or indicate you have…