Massage Therapy for Sports Injuries
Kids, like adults, get injured doing the things they love. We often think that kids are ‘resilient’ or will ‘bounce back’ but this line of thinking can do more harm than good. Think for a moment of...
View ArticleCauliflower Ear Prevention and Treatment
What is cauliflower ear? Cauliflower ear is the result of auricular hematoma when blood gets into the outer part of the ear (auricle) following blunt trauma. This is most commonly seen in sports where...
View ArticleInjury Prevention in Softball and Baseball
Throwing injuries can put limitations on the ability of some athletes to continue playing their sport. Throwing and pitching require repetitive, explosive body movements to be executed with precision...
View ArticleUnderstanding Rhabo: Why You Should Take Exertional Rhabdomyolysis Seriously
While it feels as if high school football season has just ended, many high schools and universities have already started rigorous off-season training programs. Spring sports are ramping up their...
View ArticlePerforming Arts Medicine: Preventing Injuries to the Artistic Athlete
Dance competition season is in full swing and just like other sports, there are long, grueling practices with repetition of skills to ensure the perfect athletic performance. Dancers need strength,...
View ArticleShoulder Pain and Injuries in Volleyball Athletes
Whether your volleyball athlete is just starting their season or has been training year-round, shoulder pain is not normal and can hinder an athlete’s performance. When a volleyball player is thinking...
View ArticleCupping Therapy: Does it Improve Athletic Abilities?
Cupping is an ancient form of medicine that lost popularity in the western medical world towards the late 20th century. Lately, this method of therapy has regained popularity and is being seen in more...
View ArticleRolling Techniques to Relieve Pain, Discomfort and Tension
Everyone has dealt with sore, tense or cramped muscles from time to time and as a physical therapist, I regularly see patients in our clinics who benefit from soft tissue work to help ease muscular...
View ArticleThe Importance of Activity for Kids with Physical Disabilities
Cheering fans and screaming athletes are familiar sounds in gymnasiums and fields across the country. From little league baseball to track and field, over 70 percent of children 6 to 12 years old...
View ArticleAnti-Inflammatory Foods: Injury Healing Through Nutrition
“Do I have to eat beets to heal my injury? They smell like dirt. And they dye my teeth red!” “Is it true that eating a lot of protein is going to make my muscles stronger and protect my bones?” “I hear...
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