Every year millions of children participate in athletics, and every year thousands and even millions sustain relatively minor injuries that could be avoided with pre-season conditioning. By some estimates,
One of my favorite ways to get to know a patient during our first meeting is to ask about what kind of hobbies they have. It seems like a
Nicer weather is finally (mostly) here, and I know for many folks that means it is time to get out in the garden. Whether you grow flowers, veggies, or
I’m headed into my 15th year as a practicing physical therapist. After you’ve been around for a while, you start to notice patterns in the problems patients come to
Good news! People who become physically active later in life are showing exercise benefits comparable to those who are physically active throughout their lifetime. This study showing the amazing
After a mostly mild start, our winter season certainly made up for it (and then some) over the past two months. My hope that spring is near is bolstered
Yes! It’s true! Exercising in cold weather really does burn more calories. Let’s get to the heart of the issue here; in the dead of winter it is just
I’ve written at length in the past about different aspects of acute and chronic pain as it relates to musculoskeletal injuries. One specific area under the pain umbrella I’ve not
The positive impact of physical activity on brain performance is not a new concept. The aphorism ‘I’m going for a walk to clear my head’ has been around for
The second sentence of this column is going to be a disclaimer on the title, because I know it’s going to ruffle some feathers, so here it goes. When
