Posts by Daniel Ryan
Four Steps for Dealing with Shin Splints Playing Soccer
Any training that involves vigorous running or even walking long distances on certain surfaces can cause shin splints. Because of all the running required for the sport, dealing with shin splints while playing soccer is an all-too-common problem. At Specialized Physical Therapy, we know how important it is to keep your body in peak physical condition for soccer season. With that in mind, here are some tips on how to prevent shin splints during training and games.
Read MoreSimple Exercises For Better Recovery After ACL Surgery
After ACL surgery, relearning to move and bend and walk can be frustrating, frustrating to the point that you may want to give up. But don’t! With simple exercises, you can take charge of your recovery and build the foundation for a new life of health, fitness, and movement, and get back to normal as quickly as possible.
Read MoreHow To Prevent Cross Country Running Injuries
Now that fall is nearly here, cross country running injuries appear and can sideline athletes and other distance runners. Some of the most common running injuries are shin splints, tendinitis of the knee, ankle sprains, muscle pull, and stress fractures of the leg.
Read More5 Reasons Physical Therapy Is Important After Surgery
Whether you are having a hip replacement or an open-heart surgery, you will need some type of physical therapy in order to help in recovery. Rehabilitation not only speeds the healing process, but it also will help you learn the best way to care for yourself and return to your daily activities.
Read MoreThe Do’s and Don’ts of Lower Back Pain Exercises
Lower back pain exercises can give you relief, but the wrong moves can leave you in even more agony – and possibly send you to the ER. These tips will put you on the road to recovery. Lower back bothering you? Two-thirds of people in the US will have lower-back pain symptoms in their lives,…
Read MoreThe Best Exercises For Your Age
Exercise can help no matter your age, but your needs change as you get older. Here’s an easy plan to follow at every decade. Select your workout routine carefully, it matters! Each decade is a time to hone in on a particular type of routine that’ll best prepare you for the future. Now is the…
Read MoreThe Proper Way To Sleep: Your Guide To Sleeping Positions
A good night’s rest should leave you feeling energized and refreshed! But if you are like the majority of us, restlessness and post-sleep aches happen all too often and can really impact your everyday life. The good news is that finding the correct sleeping position and putting into place a few simple changes to your…
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