Words do matter, a lot. Language shapes the way we think and perceive our worlds, including our very own bodies and health. While the mind can seem separate from the body, it’s rather the opposite. Advancements in neuroscience research allow us to now confidently say, how we think, what we hear, and what we say can directly affect our health, pain, and function.
People often exchange the terms "strength" and "stability" as if they are one and the same. That really is not true. It’s important to understand the differences
between the two, as well as know how to improve both areas to create a better overall platform for performance.
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Ice skating is a wonderful activity to take part in, especially as the cold winter months approach. But a few things need to be addressed before you hit
the ice to ensure you have a good time and ice skate safely. First, you need to make sure you have proper balance standing on flat, level ground. On
ice, your base of support is constantly moving and changing. Without proper balance, ice skating will present a new set of challenges for you that
could potentially lead to injury. A good way to check your balance is to practice standing still on one foot for 5-10 seconds without disturbances.
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“Text Neck”, or the posture that you are in while using your smartphone, has increased in frequency as smartphones have become more prevalent. And, it's not just "texting"! We consume a massive amount of information via our digital devices via social media, news outlets, etc. This all can lead to an increase in orthopedic and health issues.
Herniated discs, sprained ankles, and shoulder tendinitis are all diagnoses people think of as injuries that a physical therapist might treat. While
these common musculoskeletal conditions do frequently require physical therapy, you may not be aware of some of these lesser known conditions within
the scope of practice of a physical therapist:
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Going back to school means loading up new text books, school supplies, lunch bags, gym clothes, and other gear. In this blog, we will discuss tips on how to maintain a healthy posture to, from, and during school.
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Lateral elbow tendinopathy, commonly known as tennis elbow, is a common cause of elbow pain in men and women between the ages of 35 and 54. The source of pain from tennis elbow is localized degeneration of the common tendon that attaches the elbow to the muscles that extend (pull back) the wrist and hand. People with tennis elbow will most often have pain with gripping, particularly when lifting an object using a palm-down grip, and will report tenderness of the elbow.
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I can’t emphasize enough to my patients that they need be proactive with their health - step up to the plate, ask lots of questions, get second opinions,
and be curious about all your options. If you are referred to physical therapy, and you are not successful on land (in the office setting),
ask your physical therapist about aquatic physical therapy. If you want to try it from the beginning of your physical therapy, bring it to your
doctor’s attention or on the first day you start physical therapy. It’s something to keep in mind, and possibly the approach that’s right for
you.
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The Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) is an evidenced based organization that looks closely at the relationship between how the human body moves and the efficiency of the golf swing, termed the “Body-Swing Connection”. TPI was created in 2003 by Dr. Greg Rose and Dave Phillips along with 52 other members of their board of professionals, all with different experiences in fields of fitness, junior level development, medicine, golf, and power. Their main testing facility is located in Oceanside, California, but the research has spread worldwide through its teaching of certified professionals.
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