Is Your “Tennis Elbow” Really Coming from Your Elbow?
So you’ve had this nagging pain along the outside of your elbow, and you just can’t seem to shake it. Now it even hurts to hold your morning cup of…
Mix Up Your Running Routine for Optimal Performance
As a former collegiate middle distance sprinter (400m), turned long distance runner (currently running 10Ks, 10-milers, and half-marathons), I know that sometimes it can feel like you are doing the…
What You Need to Know about Head Trauma in Lacrosse
Concussions in sports continue to be a hot topic, and more sports are making changes to the rules, equipment, injury assessments, and how athletes return to school or their sport…
Baseball Players: Don’t Skip Leg Day!
For baseball players, our legs are not just there for decoration and sporting the newest UA kicks (unless you’re rocking the newest Bryce Harper cleats). Your legs can generate massive…
Top 5 Reasons Why Runners See a Physical Therapist
As a physical therapist whose patient base includes about 75% running athletes, I commonly see training patterns that lead to injury. Most of the time, these running injuries are self-inflicted…
3 Common Mistakes Runners Make When Choosing Footwear
It might be tempting to lace up whatever sneakers you have on hand, head outside, and start your run. But training in any old pair of shoes is never a…
Swimmer’s Shoulder, Part II: The Solution
Are you beginning to experience symptoms similar to those mentioned in Swimmer’s Shoulder, Part I? Not to worry, we can help! The key is evening out the muscle imbalance that is perpetuated by the main swimming strokes as well as life tasks in general (sitting at a desk, studying, etc). What this means is dryland practice is actually REALLY important. During this time, swimmers should focus on stretching the pec major and lats as well as strengthening the muscles between the shoulder blades (periscapular musculature) and improving thoracic mobility. Below you will find examples of stretching, strengthening and mobility drills that will help improve the muscle imbalances and improve resting posture. (more…)
Swimmer’s Shoulder, Part I: The Diagnosis
Nearly all small talk I've had inevitably lead to, “so when did you decide you wanted to be a physical therapist?” I have gotten this question probably a hundred times…
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