Knowing your body type and how to work out for your body type can bring a lot of frustration to a halt and help avoid injuries. With a little information we can easily get you on your way to more efficient and effective work outs. As with any work out routine knowing your strengths and [...]
Category Archives: Injury Prevention Tips
As the snow melts and the temperatures rise we get that itch to get outside and take advantage of the summer months while they last. I know how anxious many of you are to get your yard in shape and take your workouts outdoors and how ambitious you are when training. I also know you will [...]
The ability to successfully perform a deep squat is a fairly good indicator or one’s overall fitness level and movement quality. Is it the end all, be all? Absolutely not, but it ranks up there. Squatting, for all practical purposes, is a complex movement that requires stability of the trunk and mobility of the extremities [...]
Youth sports are a valuable activity for young people for many reasons. They provide exercise and promote physical health and also provide emotional, social, and academic benefits as well. In fact, a recent survey of 75 Fortune 500 companies showed that 95% of their executive level employees participated in high school sports. However, the majority [...]
Outdoor activities can be an excellent way to get some fresh air and exercise during the long, chilly winter months, but the cold temperatures and icy surfaces can also lead to more injuries. Following is a list of tips to help you have fun while minimizing your risk of injury while enjoying winter sports such [...]
The biggest change I have noticed in the treatment of chronic tendon injuries over years is the understanding of the pathology involved. I am talking about rotator cuff tendon problems, tennis elbow, patellar tendinopathy and Achilles tendinopathy. Whereas in the past people believed that this was an inflammatory condition now it is proven that this is a disease caused by micro [...]
Many people experience shoulder pain and there are many different structures and injuries that can cause it. The shoulder is an inherently unstable joint which is why it is so mobile, but it is also why it is so prone to injury. Unlike the hip which has a very deep “socket” which the “ball” rests [...]
Often times people come in with an injury either wearing a brace or asking if they should wear one to help protect it or help with recovery. The problem is that bracing is more often than not abused, and there are some serious consequences if not used correctly. I always say, “Put a brace on with a plan [...]
Spraining an ankle or “rolling” an ankle is one of the most common sports injuries especially in sports like basketball, football, volleyball, and soccer. It is possible to sprain the ankle by cutting or changing direction sharply or by landing on another player’s foot. There are varying degrees of ankle sprains which range from mild [...]
Without even looking at you, I’m pretty sure you have a posture problem. That’s because almost everyone I see has a posture problem. After years of evaluating clients at clinic, I’ve learned to spot an anatomical abnormality from the way a person walks through the mall, sits on a park bench, or stands at a [...]