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 call “face validity”. Meaning that if you look at the thought from just the surface of the logic, they make perfect sense. Which is likely why they are so pervasive. […]
Physical Therapy
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 inflammation (itis) of any tendon within the body. There have been some major changes in the guidelines for treatment over recent years. But to understand the “why” of them, we […]
Essential Thrombocythemia
Essential Thrombocythemia or ET is commonly diagnosed in women over the age of 50. It is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm which is characterized by an increase in the bloods platelet count. Complications include blood clots and bleeding. Causes Though a cause has not been diagnosed, we do know that ET is not a genetically inherited […]
Stretching: When NOT to do it
Stretching is hands down one of the most comfortable types of exercise for myself. And flexibility is absolutely great to have! The amount of patients I have had who comment about how they miss being able to get into daily positions is phenomenal. Also, maintaining that flexibility with a daily flexibility routine is highly important! […]
KFS: Shortened Neck Syndrome
KFS or Klippel-Feil Syndrome is a congenital bone condition where at least 2 vertebrae in the cervical spine are fused and immobile. In return this creates a shortened neck. Depending on the number of vertebra fused and location, pain can be very mild to highly severe. Also, many other abnormalities in the body can be […]
Maintaining Physical and Mental Health in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairments During Social Distancing
Social distancing is for the greater good. However, it does impose some challenges in keeping up with physical and mental health in older adults with cognitive impairments who may be isolated at home. With the Covid-19 Pandemic in full swing, times sure have been different. Between different rulings and laws in states, most have some order […]
