Fitness for Ski and Snowboard Safety

Ski Safely: Fitness Tips for Skiers and Snow Boarders Are you a skier or snow boarder who wishes you had more stamina? Do you consider burning thighs to be an unavoidable hazard of recreational downhill skiing/boarding? Whether you’re going on a short trip, or skiing every weekend, training and conditioning during ski season can improve…

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How Does Frozen Shoulder Happen?

Frozen shoulder is the result of an injury or inflammation. Properly known as adhesive capsulitis, the condition is characterized by a stiff joint with reduced mobility. Beyond discomfort, a frozen shoulder can significantly impact quality of life, including how you get dressed, perform your job and or reach for objects. Physical therapy is often an…

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The Shoulder Capsule

What Role Does the Capsule Play In Shoulder Pain? In the world of anatomy, the word capsule is defined as a tough sheath or membrane that encloses something in the body. In the treatment of athletic injuries, the shoulder’s capsule or covering can directly or indirectly be the cause of shoulder pain. When capsular tissue…

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Carpal Tunnel: Risk Factors, Causes and Treatment

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve near your palm is compressed. The ligaments adjacent to this nerve can experience swelling, which contributes to the excess pressure. You may have carpal tunnel syndrome if you notice tingling, numbness and weakness that spreads from your arm and hand through your fingers. How Carpal Tunnel Starts…

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How Physical Therapy Helps Manage Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis occurs when the bones lose density and strength with age, due to a gradual change in structure. Its presence increases risk of fracture and can influence quality of life through pain and physical limitations. Although postmenopausal women are more likely to develop osteoporosis, the condition characterized by thinner, more porous bone structure can affect…

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