Prevention

 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…

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…

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…

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………

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…

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…

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…

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…