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Is Vigorous Intensity Exercise During the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Safe?
Women's Health
HIIT
,
pregnancy
,
prenatal exercise
,
women's health
The third trimester of pregnancy is when the demands of the fetus are greater due to rapid growth and development.
Hip Strength Alone Not Found To Be Associated With Knee Running Mechanics
Running Injuries
gait retraining
,
running
,
running injury
Biomechanics in sports are essential to both performance and injury risk becoming more important as athletes begin to increase their
What Should the Best Rehabilitation Program for Postpartum Athletes Include?
Women's Health
female athlete
,
postpartum
,
women's health
A recent article in the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy (Deering et al, June 2020) discusses the research
Lower Levels of Musculoskeletal Pain Found Among Stronger Physical Therapists
general physical therapy
exercise
,
injury risk
,
physical therapy
,
strength training
I have always felt every Physical Therapist should look the part and provide an example of how to remain fit
How Do I Know If I Have Diastasis Recti Abdominis and What Exercises Are Safe to Do If I Have It?
Women's Health
abdominal strength
,
diastasis recti
,
DRA
,
postpartum
,
pregnancy
,
women's health
Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is a normal thinning of the connective tissue known as the linea alba as a response
Early Degeneration On MRI Does Not Predict Low Back Pain Symptoms At 30 Year Follow Up
Back Injuries
degenerative disc disease
,
imaging
,
low back pain
,
MRI
The old saying that you can’t unring a bell is true in imaging for musculoskeletal conditions. Most patients cannot unsee
Why Should I See a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist During Pregnancy?
Women's Health
incontinence
,
pelvic floor
,
pelvic health
,
pregnancy
,
prenatal physical therapy
,
women's health
“Do your kegels.” How often do pregnant women hear that little phrase? These days, most prenatal apps, books, or health
What are the traits of elite rock climbers?
climbing
rock climbing
,
sports performance
Rock climbing is a 3-dimensional sport that challenges every single region of the body. As a result there are countless
Twice As Much Muscle Growth Found With Slower Repetitions
Exercise
exercise
,
muscle growth
,
resistance training
,
strength training
It seems there is not much eccentric exercises cannot do between healing injured tissue, improving mobility and strength, and now
What’s the best way to recover between rock climbing attempts?
climbing
climbing
,
fitness tracking
,
rock climbing
,
sports performance
When performing near your upper limit, multiple attempts on a single climb is crucial for optimizing sequence and to improve
Reducing Bunion Pain Without Surgery
Foot and Ankle Injuries
bunion
,
foot pain
,
strengthening
,
walking
Authors estimate close to 64 million adults in the United States have bunions on their first toe and 200,000 will
Creating Positive Change In Physical Therapy
general physical therapy
general physical therapy
,
physical therapy
McDonald’s remains one of our country’s top franchises with over 14,000 locations across the United States. Ray Kroc’s quote about
Future Spinal Disc Degeneration Associated Most With Physical Inactivity
Back Injuries
back pain
,
degenerative disc disease
,
exercise
,
physical activity
Many of our outdated theories on why individuals have muscle and joint pain have been questioned and disproven by more
Greatest Mental And Emotional Health Benefits Found During Outdoor Exercise
general physical therapy
aerobic exercise
,
emotional health
,
exercise
,
mental health
,
strength training
One of things I love most about Colorado is the ability to get outside anytime of year and participate in
Hand Washing More Effective And Efficient Compared To Hand Sanitizer
general physical therapy
hand washing
One of the silver linings of the COVID 19 pandemic has been Americans increased attention to hygiene. In particular, their
How Many Times Should I Perform My Exercises To Relieve Neck Pain?
neck pain
exercise
,
neck pain
,
shoulder pain
,
strength training
Neck pain remains one of the constants in life along with death, taxes, and low back pain. Thankfully, similar to
In Defense Of Hiking Poles
general physical therapy
exercise
,
general physical therapy
,
hiking
Physical Therapy 101 requires the utilization of an assistive device (crutches, cane) for any patient who cannot walk without a
Which Exercises Are Best For Increasing Testosterone Production
general physical therapy
exercise
,
resistance training
,
strength training
,
testosterone
Testosterone is an important sex hormone in the body primarily secreted by the gonadal organs. It is an essential hormone
When Can I Return to Running After Pregnancy?
Women's Health
pelvic floor
,
pelvic health
,
postpartum fitness
,
postpartum running
,
running
,
women's health
The 6-week postpartum doctor’s visit is when women are often “cleared” for activity and are often advised to start slowly
What Exercises are Safe During Pregnancy?
Uncategorized
pelvic floor
,
pelvic health
,
prenatal exercise
,
women's health
Many questions arise during pregnancy regarding the safety of different forms of exercise for both mother and developing child. The
What is the Pelvic Floor? And What is Pelvic Health Physical Therapy?
Pelvic Health
,
Women's Health
incontinence
,
pelvic floor
,
pelvic health
,
women's health
The pelvic floor consists of muscles, ligaments, fascia and nerves located within the bony pelvis of women and men. In
What is the most common rock climbing injury for youth climbers?
climbing
athletes
,
rock climbing
,
sports injuries
The most common injury among competitive youth climbers is an injury to a finger growth plate. However, this type of
The Most Important Factors For Healthy Aging In Adults
Exercise
aging
,
disease risk
,
exercise
The United States witnessed a significant increase in life expectancy over the 20th century with much of the improvement attributed
Hitting Your Exercise Goals With One Easy Change
general physical therapy
exercise
,
exercise prescription
Exercise is a common consideration each day for most adults, but immediate and long term life, work, and family barriers
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