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Importance of Strength and Conditioning for Athletes
Anyone who has played sports is likely familiar with strength and conditioning. The approach differs from strength training, which often focuses on lifting weights to increase muscle mass to improve performance. Strength and conditioning begins from the intersection of exercise, physiology and anatomy to optimize your movement, recovery and health. Learn why strength and conditioning…
Physical Therapy for Balance Problems
People with balance issues may feel physically weak, unsteady or as if the room is spinning while standing, sitting or lying down. Balance problems are caused by a disconnect between the ear’s vestibular system, eyes and the musculoskeletal system. Ordinarily, your body sends signals to your brain and moves appropriately in response. When at least…
Physical Rehab After Knee Replacement Surgery
People suffering from arthritis of the knee may be steered toward total knee replacement (TKR) surgery to lessen pain, restore joint functionality and improve range of motion. Yet patients should not expect to undergo this surgery and have a fully functioning, ready-to-use-new joint right away. Rather, about 12 weeks of physical therapy-based rehabilitation typically follow…
How Does Cupping Therapy Encourage Healing?
Cupping therapy has seen a recent surge in popularity among physical therapists. Professional athletes have also called attention to this treatment for its healing properties. Most prominently, Michael Phelps relying on this therapy for muscle tension relief during the 2016 Summer Olympics. Although cupping has many benefits, this type of manual therapy is not for…
Why Ankle Injuries Should Not Be Ignored
If you trip and roll your ankle, it may not seem too serious. Initially, you might experience swelling or minor discomfort but can still walk on it. You continue to go to work and exercise but while the pain may lessen, it never completely goes away. An estimated 28,000 people injure their ankle each year,…