Physical Therapy for Injury-Free Golf

Whether you are an avid golfer or someone who puts on your spikes only a couple of times a year, optimal fitness can improve your performance and prevent golf-related injury. If your body is not running smoothly when the season starts, you will not hit the ball properly which often leads to further injury, poor…

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10 Common Fitness Myths to Avoid

Whether you’ve heard them from friends, family or gym buddies, certain fitness myths persist that may cause us to keep bad habits. As you regularly update your routine based on progress made and new goals set, here’s what you should know about common fitness myths 1. Stretching Before a Workout While this myth is partially…

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Understanding Hip Injuries for Athletes

When most people think of hip injuries, they imagine someone elderly experiencing a fall. Yet among children and adults, hip injuries often result from physical activities that involve a greater degree of impact, running and risk of falls. If you think you’re susceptible to a hip injury, here’s what you should know. How Hip Injuries…

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Improve Posture to Avoid Back and Neck Pain

The majority of patients that come into my office suffering from neck and/or lower back pain report it began for no apparent reason. This pain, however, can often be attributed to poor posture and weakened spinal muscles which is manifested as central neck, lower back, arm, or leg pain. In most instances, patients find that…

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Neck Strain: Causes and Treatment

Neck strain happens when fibers in the muscles or tendons are stretched too far and tear. While you gradually heal over several days or weeks, you may feel varying degrees of pain throughout the process. Neck injuries can occur suddenly – often the case for athletes – or gradually, in response to poor posture. If…

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