Health blog Category: Physical Therapy
Car Ergonomics are Just as Important as Office Ergonomics
We all know that having an ergonomically correct desk set-up is crucial to avoiding neck and back pain, and to have a comfortable work day. But another big part of you day is driving; to and from work, to your kids soccer practice, and to the grocery store. Long periods of time in the car, can mean sitting in awkward, static postures for long periods of time. While desk set-up is important, you should also ergonomically prepare your everyday driving trips.
Read full blogSedentary Lifestyles and a Painful Neck
Neck problems are more common these days, due to our sedentary lifestyles. How often do we use computers and phones throughout the day? Now let’s think about our posture whenever we use these devices.
Posture plays a large role in maintaining neck health.
Good posture, limits our chance of developing problems that can negatively affect our daily activities. Issues with our neck are commonly associated with pain, headaches, and general stiffness.
Read full blogHand, Wrist, and Elbow Problems That Could Be Affecting Your Rock Climbing
For everyone, our hands and elbows are essential in our everyday lives. Think about how many times a day you use your hands. They are required for nearly every movement. For rock climbers, your hands are a key tool you need to make it to the top of the wall.
Some of the most common issues of the elbow, wrist, and hand, that will affect your climbing are:
- Tennis Elbow
- Carpal Tunnel
- De Quervain’s tendonitis
What symptoms indicate these conditions?
Read full blogAthletes and Their Injuries
Often, after an injury, athletes try to get back on the field as quickly as possible or, they attempt to re-condition their bodies too quickly, after being relatively inactive in the off-season. However, despite proper conditioning, no matter how well-conditioned your athlete is, injuries can still occur.
Whatever the scenario, physical therapy is a very effective method to both prevent and rehabilitate a sports related injury. It addresses the issue before it becomes a much more serious problem, that could sideline your athlete for a prolonged period of time.
Why a Home Exercise Program is Important
We begin physical therapy because we have a goal in mind. Relief from pain, increased functionality, staying active, playing with our kids, the list goes on. After the initial evaluation, a home exercise program is given—HEP for short—to help us reach those specific goals. There are a range of stretches and strengthening exercises to help offset weak, tight, and poorly functioning muscles in order to target your area of complaint and give you a well rounded program for your success.
So, if an HEP is a means to an end—then why not stick to it?
Stay in the Game: Avoid Sports Injuries
All sports we participate in, whether it be football, rugby, volleyball, soccer, field hockey, or many others, require a wide range of movements. Athletes have to be able to jump, run, change direction, and change speed. With so much variability, the possibility of sustaining an injury while practicing or playing is common. Injuries can pertain to specific muscles or joints, ranging from muscle strains (“pulled muscles: or tear in muscle tissue) to sprains of ligaments that help stabilize joints.
Read full blogThe Power of Therapy
We have all experienced back and neck discomfort at one point or another or will experience it in the future. In fact, it is one of the leading things that causes people to miss work. So, it’s time to discuss how you can get rid of your discomfort for good!
Why does neck and back pain occur?
Neck and back problems that arise are often a result of impinged nerves, weak muscles, and contracted muscles blocking blood flow.
Read full blogShoulder Injuries Causing Our Discomfort
The design of the shoulder is a ball and socket joint. The rounded head of your humerus articulates with the cup like depression of the scapula, giving it a wide degree of movement. That’s why shoulder injuries are pretty common. Shoulder issues like pain and weaknesses are some of the most common reasons people seek help from a physical therapist.
Your shoulder joint is held together by an extensive group of muscles and ligaments that can be weakened by certain repetitive movements.
Read full blogConcussion Management at LSTC
What is a concussion?
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that alters the way our brain functions. When the brain sustains trauma, it is our body’s natural reaction to respond and in doing so, the body releases chemicals to help in the healing process. These chemical alterations cause a change in the blood flow and metabolic activity surrounding our brain, and are likely the cause of post concussion symptoms. It is important to remember that every concussion is different and our body’s response will be different from others.
Read full blogKnow More About the Core
Knock Knock
who’s there?
Abs
Abs who?
ABSolutely need to learn more about my core!
Core strengthening is one of the most important parts of any exercise program, especially for those with a moderate to very active lifestyle. Our core is the foundation of all other movements. This is because it includes muscles that attach from our upper and lower extremities to our spine or pelvis.
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