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LARGE-SCALE INVESTIGATION: FALLS-PREVENTION EXERCISE INTERVENTIONS WORK
An extensive review of more than 100 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) strongly supports exercise interventions as a way to reduce both the risk of falls among adults 65 and older and the actual number of those who experience a fall. What’s less clear are some of...
WHEN CAN I RETURN TO SPORT AFTER ACL SURGERY?
This question is one that I get asked often by patients who are planning surgery after rupturing their ACL. Unfortunately for my patients, I don’t have an answer that makes them feel warm and fuzzy on the inside. My usual response is a long thoughtful sigh,...
MECHANISMS OF NON-CONTACT ACL INJURIES: IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION AND INJURY PREVENTION
Great systemic review in the July-August issue of Journal of Athletic Training reviewing noncontact mechanisms of ACL injuries. Actually the issue has a few articles that I like and will be reviewing in future posts. While none of the information in this article is...
CONCUSSION RATES: WHAT SPORT HAS THE MOST CONCUSSIONS?
Concussion is a serious concern for all athletes, particularly for those involved in contact, high-speed or collision sports. These injuries have become a significant issue for certain sports. In fact, some contact sports, such as American or tackle football, are...
AVOID ADDICTIVE OPIOIDS. CHOOSE PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR SAFE PAIN MANAGEMENT.
Imagine a sharp, sudden pain in the back of your thigh, swelling, weakness, and perhaps bruising. Hamstring injuries can put a halt to your training sessions. But fear not—we are well-versed in providing physical therapy for hamstring injuries. We aim to get you...
SUPPLEMENTS FOR RUNNERS: FROM TRAINING TO RECOVERY
Imagine a sharp, sudden pain in the back of your thigh, swelling, weakness, and perhaps bruising. Hamstring injuries can put a halt to your training sessions. But fear not—we are well-versed in providing physical therapy for hamstring injuries. We aim to get you...
RUNNERS SAFETY: BE SAFE, BE SEEN
Imagine a sharp, sudden pain in the back of your thigh, swelling, weakness, and perhaps bruising. Hamstring injuries can put a halt to your training sessions. But fear not—we are well-versed in providing physical therapy for hamstring injuries. We aim to get you...
RUN CADENCE: IS 180 A MAGIC NUMBER?
Imagine a sharp, sudden pain in the back of your thigh, swelling, weakness, and perhaps bruising. Hamstring injuries can put a halt to your training sessions. But fear not—we are well-versed in providing physical therapy for hamstring injuries. We aim to get you...
PAIN MANAGEMENT WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY
Imagine a sharp, sudden pain in the back of your thigh, swelling, weakness, and perhaps bruising. Hamstring injuries can put a halt to your training sessions. But fear not—we are well-versed in providing physical therapy for hamstring injuries. We aim to get you...
WHAT DOES PHYSICAL THERAPY MEAN TO YOU?
Imagine a sharp, sudden pain in the back of your thigh, swelling, weakness, and perhaps bruising. Hamstring injuries can put a halt to your training sessions. But fear not—we are well-versed in providing physical therapy for hamstring injuries. We aim to get you...