Physical Therapy Blog (Page 12)

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Physical Therapy | July 16, 2020

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when the median nerve becomes compressed or squeezed. In return this causes pain, numbness, and tingling throughout the hand and arm.…

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Three side-by-side photos of the same person—no mask, a white KN95, and a black Sports Focus mask—at Physical Therapy Clermont, Florida, and Apopka.

Physical Therapy | July 1, 2020

Do Medical Grade & Cloth Masks Impede Oxygenation with High Intensity Interval Exercise?

As more and more of us mask up, there are a few concerns. A sincere worry by many of my friends and patients has been…

Do Medical Grade & Cloth Masks Impede Oxygenation with High Intensity Interval Exercise?

A person in a purple shirt stands in front of a brick wall beside text that reads, “Written By: Dr. Alec Martinez”—noted for Physical Therapy Clermont and Apopka, Florida.

Physical Therapy | July 1, 2020

Returning to Physical Activity

Now more than ever with months trapped inside without serious physical activity, we are starting to get an influx into our clinic of tendon and…

Returning to Physical Activity

Diagram of a person drinking water, highlighting health benefits like regulating temperature and aiding digestion, inspired by healthy habits in Ocoee and Apopka, Florida.

Physical Therapy | June 26, 2020

Keep Hydrated – Stay Healthy

Typically I do not keep hydrated. Between my coffee and staying indulged in my work I probably drink 30 oz of water a day. But…

Keep Hydrated – Stay Healthy

A woman in boxing gloves kicks a heavy bag in a Florida gym while others train on similar bags in the background.

Physical Therapy | June 25, 2020

Alternate forms of Cardio

I’m gonna be pretty honest here, if you see me running you should probably follow because something’s behind me! It is just not my favorite…

Alternate forms of Cardio

Three people run on a rocky trail along a mountainside near Ocoee, with forested hills, a lake, and a snow-capped mountain in the background under a clear blue sky.

Physical Therapy | June 25, 2020

The Most Important Part of Running – Injury Prevention

There exists a myth in the running community that strength training is bad for you. Or at the very least unnecessary. Both have what we…

The Most Important Part of Running – Injury Prevention

Diagram of a foot and ankle showing Achilles tendinitis, with tendon inflammation highlighted in red at the back of the ankle—helpful for Physical Therapy Clermont patients.

Physical Therapy | June 25, 2020

Best Practice Update on Tendinitis Treatments

Tendinitis is a very blanket term. It’s not always the most accurate but certainly an easy one to understand. It is an irritation and sometimes…

Best Practice Update on Tendinitis Treatments

Two football players in helmets collide head-to-head, with illustrated brains and a red impact symbol—highlighting brain injury risk and the role of Physical Therapy Clermont.

Physical Therapy | June 19, 2020

The Red Flags and Severity of Concussions

Concussions are one of the most common injuries in youth athletics. Unfortunately it is newly discovered to be one of the most severe too. Its…

The Red Flags and Severity of Concussions

An illustration of a woman vomiting, with six symptoms of hyperemesis gravidarum, often seen by Physical Therapy Clermont and Apopka healthcare providers, including dry mouth and extreme thirst.

Physical Therapy | June 17, 2020

Severe Nausea and Vomiting While Pregnant

Hyperemesis Gravidarum is a condition of severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. This condition is considered an extreme case of morning sickness and affects more…

Severe Nausea and Vomiting While Pregnant