What is Grip Strength? The ability of your hand to hold an item. It is the force created by the muscles of the arm including the fingers, hand, forearm and upper arm. Why is it important? Grip is relevant to activities that are performed everyday, including but not limited to holding utensils/pen, turning a key,…
Many people suffer from low back pain of varying levels and usually don’t take measures to resolve or work on it until the pain becomes debilitating on some level to where it becomes limiting in day to day activities. There is also a common theme in today’s society where people feel going online and doing…
Whether you’re going to the beach, out West, to another country, or even only a few miles away to visit friends and family, these traveling tips can help you avoid lower back and neck pain! Try to not remain in the same position for long periods of time. Stiffness and soreness tend to occur the…
The heel, also known as the calcaneus, is located on the bottom of the foot directly below the ankle joint. The heel bone has many muscles and ligaments attached to it. When injuries or irritation occur to the attached muscles or ligaments, it can create pain in the heel. This pain can lead to many…
Rocking Climbing can lead to many different types of musculoskeletal injuries. Some of the most common injuries to the lower body include; Meniscal tear Stiffness, swelling, feeling like the knee is going to give out, catching in the knee. Knee ligament tear Swelling, instability, loss of range of motion. Morton’s Neuroma Sharp burning pain with…
You see people running every morning out your window. You’re wishing you could be that person. Well, you can! Here are some tips before you begin your new running journey: Ease Into It! I learned my lesson in college when I set a goal for running 3 miles and achieved it in the first day….
You’re getting dressed in the morning, something you’ve done every day of your waking life, and all of the sudden it hurts to: There are options available; some short term with short term results, or those that take longer but have lasting results and improved quality of life. Who is Physical Therapy Right for? People…
According to the Climbing Business Journal, rock climbing in the United States has taken quite a surge in popularity. In the year 2021, the growth rate of U.S. climbing gyms grew by 8.24%, which equates to about 53 new facilities opening and dedicated to rock climbing. With the increased popularity of rock climbing comes the…
This pain can range anywhere from a mild nagging, to a severe pain that will greatly limit your mobility. You may feel very stiff, especially in the morning and find you have to change positions frequently to alleviate symptoms.This pain can create difficulty with prolonged: Sources of Low Back Pain: It can stem from many…
Regardless of the time of year, we see plenty of patients complaining of shoulder pain. Most shoulder pain occurs following repetitive movements. These movements cause wear and tear that breaks down the rotator cuff tendons. What Is The Rotator Cuff? The rotator cuff is made up of four small muscles that control movement and provide stability…
