Training in the Transverse Plane for the Lacrosse Athlete
We move in 3 major planes of motion. These planes include the frontal, sagittal and transverse planes. The frontal plane divides the body into front and back and includes lateral…
ACL Injuries & Prevention in Sports
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four main ligaments that connects the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (shin bone) together. The ACL sits in the middle…
Tendon Pain
Tendinopathy, or previously referred to as tendonitis/osis, is an injury that causes a spectrum of changes to occur in a damaged or diseased tendon. This process can lead to pain…
Rotator Cuff
Disc golf, while often seen as a relaxing activity, is actually very demanding on the shoulder and elbow joints, similar to that of pitching a baseball. Therefore, as we move…
Shin Splints
Shin Splints: What are they? Why do they happen? What can you do about them? Shin splints, technically known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) affects 5-35% of runners. It…
Low Back Pain Relief from Physical Therapy
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…
Postpartum Pelvic Pain – Naomi Dillon
There are so many different causes of pelvic pain. Because our pelvis interacts so closely with our organs, many people get really concerned when their pelvis starts to hurt. Rightfully…
Concussion
"The CDC estimates that about 1.6 to 3.8 million sports-related concussions occur every year. Concussions are not limited to athletic injuries however, with millions of concussions resulting every year from…
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training in Rehabilitation:
A Useful Adjunct or Lucy’s Latest Trick?
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training has gained recent popularity in the rehabilitation, fitness, and performance industries over the past decade. The early origins of BFR stem from the 1960’s when…
How can physical therapy help treat your dizziness?
If you’ve experienced dizziness before, you know that it can be very disorienting and disruptive to your daily life, making even simple tasks seem challenging. Dizziness can be caused by…