How to Build Strength After an Injury
Strength training plays an important role in the recovery progress, helping to restore muscle mass, stabilize joints and improve overall function after an injury. Our physical therapists can help you maintain a balance between rest and rehabilitation for safe healing. Learn how to effectively rebuild strength after an injury. Benefits of Strength Training Post-Injury Inactivity…
How to Avoid Common Summer Sports Injuries
Summer is the perfect time of year to stay active, while enjoying the warm weather and sunshine. However, increased physical activity comes with a heightened risk of injury. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or weekend warrior, it’s important to prioritize injury prevention for a safe and enjoyable season. Common Summer Sports Injuries While playing tennis,…
What Is IT Band Syndrome?
For athletes and avid gym-goers, it’s common to feel pain around the hip or outside of the knee. One cause is a swollen or inflamed iliotibial (IT) band, the thick tendon that passes from the pelvis to the shin bone along the outside of the leg and helps with extension. Repetitive motion can cause the…
Common Dance Injuries
All forms of dance combine artistry with strength, focus and athleticism. Among professionals and dedicated students, flexibility and agility are required, as well as hours of intensive training. Dance might involve the whole body but heavily relies on the feet, legs and ankles. As such, years of intensive training and performance schedules place extensive wear…
Benefits of Building a Strong Core
A strong core benefits everyone, whether you’re an athlete or office worker. Beyond the abdominal region, your core assists with and supports movement, from how you sit to your form during exercise. Learn more about the core region and the benefits of strengthening these muscles. What Is Your Core? The core region starts with your…