Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness is quite common and is often irritating, as it typically prevents a person from doing their daily activities free of pain. DOMS describes an experience of muscle pain, muscle soreness or muscle stiffness that is felt 12 to 48 hours after exercise, particularly at the beginning of a new exercise program, […]
There are many facets to a speedy recovery from an injury or illness. From physical therapy to medicine to your diet, everyone wants to improve as fast as possible. In honor of National Nutrition Month, here are 4 ways that your diet can affect that recovery process. Inflammation is the true enemy Inflammation can be […]
A sports injury is defined as an adverse effect acquired from athletics that results in decreased ability and/or is harmful to performance.19 Physical therapy for athletic injuries are approached differently, depending on the onset and severity of the injury. The easiest way to prevent injury is to know the risk involved with the sport at […]
In today’s world, it is considered common knowledge that a healthy diet and regular exercise will improve your quality of life. Whether you are an elite athlete, a grandma, a high-school athlete, a teacher, or an accountant, proper diet and exercise will help you lose weight, maintain a healthy weight, and reduce the risk of […]
Cold and flu season is here and in full force! And if you’re not careful you could find yourself with a runny nose and an achy body, especially if the person on the treadmill before you was nursing a runny nose. While hitting the gym this winter, you may want to take a look at […]
So you set a goal to run a marathon – you’ve picked your race, you have your training schedule mapped out, and your shoes are waiting to hit the pavement. But are you really ready? How do you recover from your marathon run? Here are some tips to help you make the most of your […]
The great thing about physical therapy is you, as the patient, have the ability to challenge yourself with the help of your therapist. While we work with you in the clinic, we also encourage you to continue with prescribed exercises at home. It may seem overwhelming, on top of all your other day-to-day responsibilities, but […]
Do you find yourself rolling and rubbing your neck throughout the day or looking for excuses to get up from your desk to relieve the hip pain? You’re not alone. The side effects of sitting include decreased insulin production, strained back and neck muscles, increased hip pain, decreased hip flexors size, increased risk of heart […]
If you been in for an appointment or scheduled an appointment lately, then you may have received something from our Keet Program. Moving forward, we will be utilizing the Keet Program to connect with you, our patient, to better serve you and provide an outstanding experience. Let’s learn a little bit more about Keet and […]
We don’t know about you, but sometimes winter can be a bummer if you love being outside and living an active lifestyle. With it getting darker sooner and the temperature rapidly decreasing, you can find yourself missing the walks you use to take after work or the weekend hikes. With a little help from your […]
