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4 Tips to Keep Running Through Winter
While it’s not recommended you halt a training routine, winter conditions can keep runners from their favorite outdoor routes. Running inside on a treadmill is not the same experience, but what can you do when temperatures drop below freezing? Beyond the slip hazards, temperatures below 30°F can make the body more prone to injury. For…
How Poor Weightlifting Form Leads to Injury
As a training routine, weightlifting offers several benefits, including fat loss, increased bone density and strength. However, most people who lift weights do not start with a class or one-on-one instruction. You may watch others use equipment at the gym or simply go for it with a pair of dumbbells but unfortunately, casual weightlifting often…
How to Properly Cool Down After a Workout
The importance of stretching before your workout is often stressed, but what about the cooldown? Although of equal importance, many people neglect the cooldown after physical activity. Cooling down after a workout helps bring your body back to its natural resting state and aids in recovery. These exercises slow down your heart rate, lower blood…
Importance of Post-PT Rehab for Athletes
When injured athletes are kept off the playing field for several games, they are understandably eager to return to the game. Yet after successful completion of the required physical therapy programs, it’s unwise to jump right back into a training regimen. Physical Therapy vs. Training Basic physical rehabilitation helps patients safely return to their ADLs…
4 Best Exercises for ACL Rehabilitation
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury involves the ligament in the middle of the knee, which prevents the shin bone from sliding out in front of the thigh bone. ACL injuries are common for athletes and often caused by over-stretching or tearing the ligament, either partially or completely. A torn ACL can mean missing an…