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The athletic therapy approach to treating osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and it affects many people. It can be defined as the deterioration of the protective cartilage in between the bones, and the most common areas it affects are the hip and knee, although it can affect any area of the body as well. Patients who experience osteoarthritis
Return to play for the throwing athlete: How much should we really limit throwing?
As a baseball coach, I have encountered a few different return to play and rehab approaches with athletes who have recently worked with a health care professional. Injury severity dependent, many involve shutting down throwing completely while some off field rehab exercises are done, and then having them return to play if they feel symptom
Athletic therapy: Keeping industrial athletes fit for work
Typically, after the initial question of, “what is an Athletic Therapist?” the next question I get is if a person needs to be an athlete to see us. People seem to forget that athletes aren’t just built in the gym or on the playing field. When I was in school for Athletic Therapy, I was
I have a concussion, now what?
What is a concussion? A concussion is a brain injury that happens when the brain hits the walls of the skull. You can get a concussion without even hitting your head. There are many symptoms that can occur following a concussion such as headache, pressure in the head, fogginess, sensitivity to light and noise, and
The many health benefits of physical activity
It is well documented that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a toll not only on the physical health of the population, but also a widespread toll on individual’s mental health. The good news is that methods to improve physical health have the added benefit of also improving mental health. One such method is physical activity.
Three myths about athletic therapy debunked
Have you ever asked yourself one of the following questions? Before I book an appointment with an Athletic Therapist… “… do I need to see myself as an athlete?” “…do I need to have a new injury?” “…do I need a referral or imaging?” Let us bust these myths for you! Myth 1: “Do I