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What Is A Safe Weekly Running Progression?
Running Injuries
running
,
running injury
,
training
Running remains one of the most popular forms of aerobic exercise due to its’ effectiveness and minimal equipment costs and
Successful Aging Linked To Exercise Consistency
general physical therapy
aerobic exercise
,
aging
,
exercise
,
health benefits
The average adult loses approximately 10% of their aerobic capacity, VO2 Max, each decade after age 30. Aerobic capacity is
Resistance Band Improves Glut Recruitment During Squat
general physical therapy
exercise
,
resistance training
,
squatting
,
strength training
The squat, and its’ many variations, remains one of the best all around exercises for strength and power development. Its’
Reducing A Golfer's Risk of Low Back Pain
Uncategorized
Roughly 24 million American golfers participated in the sport at least once in the last year. The game of golf
Will Bracing Help My Knee Arthritis?
Knee Injuries
bracing
,
knee arthritis
,
knee pain
Knee arthritis is a painful condition affecting middle age to older adults. Symptoms of stiffness and joint pain lead to
Timing Protein Intake For Optimal Workout Benefits
general physical therapy
exercise
,
muscle growth
,
nutrition
We are often asked when is the best time to eat following a workout. Meal timing is an important strategy
Physical Therapy Offers Equivalent Outcomes To Surgery For Carpal Tunnel
general physical therapy
carpal tunnel syndrome
,
manual therapy
,
physical therapy
,
surgery
Carpal tunnel syndrome or the entrapment of the medial nerve at the wrist is a condition leading to pain, numbness,
Will a Shoulder Bone Spur Lead to a Rotator Cuff Tear If I Don’t Get Surgery?
Arm Injuries
bone spur
,
impingement
,
rotator cuff tear
,
shoulder pain
Photo Credit: radiopaedia.org Are you grappling with the discomfort of a bone spur on your shoulder, wondering about its potential
Education Alone Does Not Improve Outcomes In Patients With Acute Low Back Pain
general physical therapy
education
,
low back pain
,
treatment
In any profession, utilized interventions and methods change with incoming ideas and evidence. New concepts and treatments often advance ahead
Physical Therapy Supported As First Line Treatment For Hip Impingement
Uncategorized
As we have detailed in previous blog posts, surgical rates for both hip labral tears and hip impingment (femoroacetabular impingement
Hip Strengthening Improves Outcomes In Patients With Knee Arthritis
Knee Injuries
exercise
,
hip strengthening
,
knee arthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis is one of the leading causes of disability today. This painful condition limits an individual’s ability to walk,
Upper Cervical Spine Treatment Improves Outcomes In Patients with Jaw Pain and Headache
general physical therapy
deep neck flexors
,
headache
,
jaw pain
,
manual therapy
,
strengthening
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain or Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) is a painful condition limiting a patient’s ability to utilize the joint
Should I Stretch My Pectoral Muscles To Relieve My Shoulder Pain?
Arm Injuries
posture
,
shoulder pain
,
stretching
Our current understanding of posture has changed dramatically over the past 20 years due to the influx of scientific literature
Protein Supplementation and Resistance Training Improves Lean Muscle Mass and HDL levels In Older Females
general physical therapy
exercise
,
muscle growth
,
strength training
Strength training is one of the most effective ways to slow the loss of muscle mass with aging (sarcopenia). Sarcopenia
Reducing Your Risk Of Developing Low Back Pain
low back pain
low back pain
,
strength training
,
stretching
Death and taxes are said to be the two certainties in life for adults, but Ben Franklin may have added
No Additional Benefit Of Injection Over Physical Therapy Interventions For Shoulder Pain
Arm Injuries
exercise
,
impingement
,
injection
,
manual therapy
,
shoulder pain
Subacromial impingement syndrome is the most common cause of shoulder pain. These symptoms are easily treated with Physical Therapy interventions
What Is The Best Exercise For Painful Muscles?
neck and arm pain
muscle pain
,
neck pain
,
strengthening
Muscles can be a significant source of pain in our bodies. Chronic muscular pain may be found locally over the
One Strength Session Per Week Reduces Cardiovascular Disease Risk
general physical therapy
disease risk
,
heart disease
,
risk prevention
,
strength training
Aerobic exercise has long been known to reduce an active individuals risk of chronic mental, emotional, and physical diseases. The
Aerobic Exercise Not Sufficient For Muscle Growth
general physical therapy
aerobic exercise
,
exercise
,
muscle growth
,
strength training
Aerobic exercise should be the foundation of your weekly exercise program because of the mental, emotional, and physical health benefits
Elastic Band Resistance Training Found Equivalent To Gym Based Machine Weight Training
general physical therapy
exercise
,
strength training
,
strengthening
The benefits of strength training are well established including improved bone density, metabolism, flexibility, body composition, and mental health. In
Is There An Additive Effect of Ultrasound to Physical Therapy Care?
Foot and Ankle Injuries
heel pain
,
modalities
,
stretching
,
ultrasound
Few things remind me of how far we have come as a profession than ultrasound. Early in my career we
Pre Operative Expenses Linked To Post Operative Expenses After Hip Surgery
Hip Injuries
FAI
,
health care costs
,
hip impingement
,
hip surgery
,
surgery
Arthroscopic hip surgery is one of the fastest growing orthopedic surgical procedures today. This procedure is commonly utilized to treat
Does Foam Rolling Need to Be Painful To Be Effective?
Sports Performance
flexibility
,
foam rolling
,
performance
,
stretching
Foam rolling has become a popular exercise intervention used to improve sports performance, accelerate recovery from workouts and training, and
Dry Needling Improves Effectiveness of Physical Therapy Treatments for Heel Pain
heel pain
dry needling
,
exercise
,
heel pain
,
manual therapy
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of plantar heel pain estimated to affect 10% of the general population through
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