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Myths About Chronic Pain

Have you been living with pain for months? Maybe even years? Experiencing pain is a normal part of life, but living in chronic pain is not. It is exhausting and can affect your ability to work, take part in social gatherings, and participate in the activities you enjoy. There are many misconceptions regarding chronic pain. Here are 3 of those common myths.    Myth #1: Pain only occurs when you are injured. Have you ever finished yard work or gardening and afterwards noticed cuts or scratches on your arms or…

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Keeping Your Cool This Summer

The increasingly longer days and rising temperatures can only mean one thing—Summer is here. With sun tans and barbecues come the increased risk for heat-related illnesses. It’s important to be aware of warning signs and what to do if you see them, especially for those of us who love to exercise outside and spend time in the sun. Your body is working hard at all times to keep your body temperature just right so that your cells stay alive, healthy, and working the way they’re supposed to. Just like a…

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Miles of Trails and Trails of Miles

The Number 1 Reason for Running Injuries One of the biggest reasons that many runners get injured is that they increase their mileage (or volume of training) too quickly.  Running is hard on the body, and it takes your body time to adapt.  So, how do you know how much you should run, and how quickly you can increase your volume?   How to Avoid Running Injury If you are just starting to run or are coming back to running, the key is to start slowly.  Pick a pace that…

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Functional Training For Sport

What is the Difference Between Sport-Specific Training, Strength & Conditioning, and Functional Training? There has been a constant struggle in the sports world to truly define sport-specific training versus the term functional training. Bottom line, sport-specific training happens on a court/field. Strength and conditioning is meant to serve the purpose for that specific sport. Functional training is used in regard to general sports training, where we look at the commonalities of sport and similar movement patterns and train them.    What Does Functional Training Include? Below are things to think…

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To Stretch or Not to Stretch?

I have had numerous runners over the years come into the clinic and tell me they have pain. They will then look down at their feet and admit “I don’t stretch though, so I guess it’s my own fault.”  The perception that stretching is an important feature in injury prevention and recovery is pretty pervasive, but is it accurate?   Should I Stretch Prior to Running? First, we can look at pre-exercise stretching.  It appears that following a sustained static stretch, a muscle has decreased ability to generate power.  Which…

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What is Blood Flow Restriction?

Have you ever wondered, how do professional athletes heal from injury so fast?  Besides great genetics, professional athletes have access to top rehab and sports medicine that most people don't. But one of their biggest advantages is Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training, which helps them recover as quickly as possible. If you've been searching for blood flow restriction training near me, here's what you need to know. How did Blood Flow Restriction Training Start? Blood Flow Restriction Training started in Japan in the 1960s. Over the following decades, researchers developed…

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How Movement Quality Effects Soccer Performance

Soccer is a sport where constant movement is the name of the game. Soccer players, during a game, will change directions roughly every 3 seconds or 1300 changes of direction per game. Players can also run on average 5-7 miles a game. The physical demand of the sport differs depending on the level of soccer you play and your position. The change of direction alone is enough to cause injury if you are not moving with proper movement strategies. The saying, quality over quantity has always been something I have…

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Strength Training For the Endurance Athlete

Are you a runner, cyclist or triathlete? How many days a week do you devote to strength training? Many endurance athletes do not prioritize strength training for fear of many reasons; bulking up, time spent away from endurance sport, and not being sport-specific. However, incorporating strength training into your routine is actually very important. It has been shown that performing strengthening exercises for 30 minutes a day, twice a week is sufficient enough to gain strength and have positive results for endurance athletes. In this article, I am going to…

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Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain Relief

Four out of five Americans experience back pain at some point in their lives. While the severity varies, research suggests that most cases of low back pain can be resolved by conservative treatment without Surgery or Pain Medication. If you’re experiencing low back pain of any kind, reach out to a physical therapist. Physical Therapists can rule out any red flags, identify contributing factors and offer solutions to your pain. They also work with you to shape a realistic plan forward, and can even refer you to a trusted specialist…

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When is There Too Much Whip?

Every baseball player wants to gain speed on either the fastball or a throw home from center field. When we think of speed, we think of the whip that comes from the arm. This whip is known as external rotation of the shoulder. This is evident when you compare a throwing side’s external rotation (ER) to a non-throwing side’s external rotation. Much like anything in the body, with extra mobility comes decreased stability and vice versa. This additional mobility and lack of stability could lead to injuries such as UCL…

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