As one year comes to a close and another begins, people begin to set goals and make resolutions. Losing weight, getting to the gym more often or getting into “better shape” are all common. These all require increasing your amount of physical activity. More activity is great for your health, […]
Yearly Archives: 2019
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Third needling under my belt, or should I say under under my elbow? I must admit I had a much better effect from having an arm needled than I did a neck. The humor has been restored to my funny bone…okay, so maybe that’s going to take more than a […]
I recently got a small taste of the newest sought after gadget…the hoverboard. After my experience I felt it important to share some insights with our readers (the details of my experience aren’t as important as what I learned…right?) This board is pressure sensitive and requires a significant amount of […]
Are you constantly glued to your device? There is no denying that technology has transformed the way we live. The average teenager now spends 4 hours a day texting. Eventually, one is at risk of developing tenosynovitis, otherwise known as De Quervain’s disease. This is characterized by pain that overlies the […]
Heat and Ice therapy are the most commonly used for joint, ligament, and muscle pain. Which one to use depends on a number of factors. The inflammatory process is a healthy, natural process that happens to be incredibly painful. Heat can make inflammation worse, and ice can make muscle tension and spasms […]
I am a previous collegiate softball player writing to suggest tips on how to prevent injuries with mainly softball and baseball. However, these suggestions can be implemented into any spring sport. As a former athlete, I can relate that one of the worst feelings is being on the sidelines with […]
By: Kim Osier, PT, DPT Cathy Konkler, PT For years, health care practitioners have been prescribing the Kegel exercise as a first treatment for patients suffering from pelvic floor muscle weakness. The Kegel exercise was developed by Arnold Kegel, an American obstetrician/gynecologist. It was a method for women to exercise the pelvic floor […]
Constipation is the most common chronic digestive disorder in the United States. It affects 4.53 million people and costs over $200 million for cathartics alone. 1 Accepted description of normal bowel voiding habits is a range of frequency from 3 times per day to consisting of hard stools, fewer than 3 bowel […]
Urinary leakage in female athletes has been a well kept secret that has gotten very little attention. However, recent press regarding leakage during CrossFit workouts has created a flurry of activity on social networking sites. Female CrossFit athletes happily declared that they pee during a workout. A gynecologist offers her […]
Feeling a little sore after scouring through the woods, or traveling several blocks to catch Pikachu or Squirtal? We have you covered with some great lower body stretches to reduce your muscle soreness and allow you to continue your Pokémon adventure! Each stretch should be held 20-40 seconds and completed […]