Prevention
Top 4 Ergonomic Tips for Students
Top 4 Ergonomic Tips for Students Has your child’s school shifted to an online curriculum? Recent reports predict that ‘back-to-school’ would inevitably return to distance learning mode in the coming weeks. That means your children will spend a lot of time studying at home. It would help if you incorporated our ergonomic tips for students in…
Read MorePlayoff Season: 5 Common Sports Injuries in Hockey
5 Common Sports Injury in Hockey Ice hockey is a ‘collision sport’, meaning that players sustain numerous contact and non-contact injuries on-ice. With the Stanley Cup 2020 going on full-swing, we decided to list the most common sports injury in hockey. Whether you play professionally or recreationally, you can sustain these injuries when you are…
Read MoreCorrecting Muscle Imbalance for Cheerleaders
Cheerleaders and gymnasts are usually strong but at the same time flexible. Occasionally through overtraining, patterns of tightness and weakness start to develop and can lead to overuse injuries or other musculoskeletal injuries. Depending upon which skills are practiced in what position, this can lead to muscle and postural imbalances. Because of this, correcting muscle…
Read MoreSeeing a PT First for LBP Lowers Overall Costs, Reduces Chances of Later Opioid Prescription
A new study has added to the growing body of evidence that beyond its effectiveness as a treatment for the pain itself, there are additional benefits to receiving physical therapy for low back pain (LBP) as a first-line approach: doing so could save money and dramatically reduce the chance of receiving an opioid prescription down…
Read MoreAccidents…..Yeah, They Happen 2
Here’s another mundane way people easily hurt themselves…texting and walking. Accidents…..Yeah they can happen 2 … and injuries can happen anywhere and anytime – even after an ill-fated leisurely walk in the park………
Read MoreAccidents…..Yeah, They Happen
Specialized Physical Therapy is proud to introduce our monthly video series called “Accidents….Yeah, They Happen!” Each month we’re going to show you mundane ways an average person can hurt themselves and wind up with a variety of injuries. Accidents and injuries can happen anywhere and anytime – even after an ill-fated basketball pass goes off…
Read MoreRunning and Osteoarthritis: Does Running Cause Osteoarthritis?
You may have heard the phrase “exercise is medicine.” That’s because exercise, like running, is good for overall health and, specifically, our hearts, lungs, muscles, bones, and brains. Running can also help with weight loss, lower cholesterol levels, boost the immune system, fight depression, reduce stress, and improve mood. No wonder millions of people around…
Read MoreHow to Shovel Properly and Prevent Back Pain During Shoveling
It is so important to use the proper techniques when shoveling, to help prevent injuries, especially to your hips and back. The techniques in this video are relevant to all kinds of shoveling, not just snow and we hope they help. Proper snow shoveling techniques go a long way helping to prevent injuries such as…
Read More5 Benefits and Reasons to Go to Physical Therapy
5 Key Benefits for Physical Therapy Physical therapy isn’t just for recovery after surgery. There are many reasons to go to physical therapy. Here are 5: 1. Avoid Surgery: For many injuries, physical therapy is effective enough to achieve total healing and prevent the need for surgery. Post-surgical care almost always includes physical therapy so why not…
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