Recently, the topic of head injuries, including concussions, has rapidly come to the forefront of sports medicine. The prevalence of head and neck injuries in all sports has led to an increased awareness and education on concussions; what they are, how they occur, and how they’re diagnosed. However, risk factors related to demographics and optimal treatment …
As physical therapists the main complaint we deal with daily is pain. It may be as straightforward as a patient reporting isolated ankle pain due to an ankle sprain 3 days ago sustained playing soccer or as complicated as a patient reporting widespread pain throughout their body for over 10 years that has progressively worsened …
Now that you have a good understanding of the Forward or Prone Plank from our post on Monday, next try this Side Plank Series Beginner to Advanced! Side Plank will strengthen numerous important muscles of the core including the back muscles called the multifidus and quadratus lumborum, the obliques, as well as the side …
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Continuing with our core strength development series, this week we’ll focus on a great trunk stabilization exercise, The Plank. Here’s a prone plank progression, beginner to advanced. Try them all! Our ability to create stability around the pelvis and lower back is an important factor when trying to limit our potential for injury. For example, …
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For the days when you wake up with a kinked neck because you slept funny, but still have to get to work – Here are a few at-home moves to try that could help you before you get in to see a PT! Chin Tucks 1. Stand with your back against a wall 2. Move …
Get your *abs* in gear! Did you know your core includes the joints and muscles of the abdomen, spine, pelvis, and hips? The muscles of the core are like an orchestra of muscles, working together, creating ‘optimal control’ between movement and stiffness depending on the demand. Strength PLUS coordination and control of the core musculature are a …
KNEE INJURIES – IS YOUR ATHLETE AT RISK? THREE EASY TESTS! Movement Performance Assessments are a key measure to reveal young athletes’ risks for injury, learn what to do to bulletproof against them, and increase their odds of staying healthy and playing great during the season. PREVENTABLE KNEE INJURIES The knee is the most commonly injured joint …
In part one of our Hamstring Injury Prevention Series, we mentioned that one of the more common injuries in running sports is hamstring strains. Now that you know some basic but important ways to start strengthening and lengthening your hamstrings from part 1 and 2, time to get “functional” in Part 3 and train in …
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Don’t “pull a hammy” Part 2! Hamstring Flexibility. Since a major key in injury prevention is flexibility, here are our favorite stretches that not only lengthen your hamstrings, but also protect your back while you’re doing them. 🔹Hamstring Hooklie Stretch 🔹Seated Hamstring Stretch 🔹Wall Assisted Hamstring Stretch 🔹Dynamic Walking Stretch Hamstring Hooklie Stretch: While lying …
Following the diagnosis of concussion, patient and symptom-specific treatment is utilized to address the presenting impairments of each patient. It is a typical recommendation to implement activity modifications or restrictions during early management following a concussion. This period, which may last between 0-3 days, commonly involves recommendations for rest; altering school, work, and daily activities; …
