WHAT IS LOW BACK PAIN AND HOW DOES PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP? Lower back pain is a common condition that can cause a great deal of discomfort and pain. It can be caused by a variety of factors, such as poor posture, lack of exercise, or a specific injury. Physical therapy is one way to help … Read more
Relative Energy Deficiency in sport has become more popular with an increase of focus on the female athlete. Haven’t heard about it? Well, here’s the deal…. When someone has low energy, they become fatigued, tired, decrease of psychological functioning which may then also lead to an increase of injury rate! What can contribute to these … Read more
As we get back into nicer weather we are getting back to hitting the pavement. That’s great! But of course, what have you been doing all winter? The knees can be a bit tricky. They are set up like a hinge (think doorway) and are designed to move forward and backward. They are not designed … Read more
Injuring the ACL in very common in athletes, especially female athletes. I’ve been working with female athletes over the past decade to prevent this type of injury. What about when an ACL injury DOES occur? Rehab post-op is imperative! Just think, the clearance to RUN doesn’t happen (or shouldn’t happened) until at least 4 months … Read more
The weather is getting warmer and it’s time to dust off and lace up those running shoes. Before you hit the pavement, here are a few tips and trick to have a safer and more enjoyable run! Running when mixed with strength training is an excellent form of exercise. If you have goals of completing … Read more
Probably the most frequent question I get asked: Should I get an MRI? My answer: Well, that’s a loaded question. It’s in our nature to want to find a problem and “fix” it. Especially when we are in pain, we want that MRI to show a clear and direct image as to WHY we are … Read more
