Ankle sprains are extremely common, especially for athletes and active individuals. In fact, if youâre athletically involved to any extent, thereâs a strong chance that you will sprain your ankle at some point down the road. Ankle sprains account for up to 45% of all sportsârelated injuries, and approximately 25,000 people sprain their ankle every […]
Like it or not, injuries are a part of life. And if youâre an athlete or active individual, this fact is more likely to ring true, as youâre bound to experience an injury from time to timeâor perhaps even more often. After an injury occurs, the question thatâs top of mind for most athletes is […]
Nearly 85% of shoulder conditions involve the rotator cuff, and among the most common of these is shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS). SIS results from the rotator cuff tendons becoming compressedâor âimpingedââas they pass through a small bone on top of the shoulder blade called the acromion. Over time, this causes the tendons to become irritated […]
Low back pain is jarringly common. About one–half of all working Americans experience symptoms at least once every year, and roughly 31 million are affected by it at any given point in time. So if you happen to place yourself in this category, you’ll have an abundance of company. Dealing with low back pain can […]
Knee osteoarthritis is a disorder that involves ageârelated changes to the cartilage in a knee joint. In a normal knee, the ends of each bone are covered by cartilage, a smooth substance that protects the bones from one another and absorbs shock during impact. In knee osteoarthritis, this cartilage becomes stiff and loses its elasticity, […]
We spend roughly one–third of our lives sleeping, so it follows that the habits we keep during the night have a major impact on our waking lives. Sufficient sleep is an essential component of good overall health, as getting between 7–9 hours of sleep every night is linked with countless benefits, including stress relief, a […]
Physical therapists utilize a variety of interventions for each patient they treat, and their guiding principle is to always combine whichever interventions are most likely to produce a successful outcome. Most treatment programs will include a combination of exercises to increase strength and flexibility, hands–on manual techniques to alleviate pain and improve function, and passive […]
If youâre over the age of 75, you might worry about the possibility of falling on a regular basis. This concern is completely understandable, as falls are the leading cause of injury for older adults, and the likelihood of falling increases with each additional year of age. About 40% of older adults living at home […]
In the realm of sportsârelated injuries, the hamstring is one that most people are at least somewhat familiar with. This makes sense, as a pulled hamstringâor hamstring strainâis one of the more common injuries in sports. The pain and movement restrictions that result from this type of injury usually prevents an athlete from participating in […]
If you have a tough time ending your day without reaching for a piece of chocolateâor fourâto satisfy your sweet tooth and give you that blissful boost that few other foods can provide, you might want to up. Although dark chocolate certainly tastes good and may provide several health benefits due to its high concentration […]
