Health Blog Category: Arthritis in Athletes
Are You Wearing the Proper Footwear During Squats?
Those of us concerned about maintaining a high level of fitness, from weekend warriors to professional athletes, rely on a solid set of core muscles to stabilize the body and allow us to perform at our best. Athletes are attempting to enhance their form to complete this essential activity better.
One of the essential workouts for core strength is the squat! According to renowned strength coach Mark Rippetoe, the squat is an exercise that stimulates those core muscles.
Read full blogThe Benefits of Pre-hab and Post-Op Therapy For Athletes
Are you an athlete facing an upcoming surgical procedure? Are you looking for ways to maximize your outcome? Just like in sports, practice before your game is the difference between winning and losing. If you are looking for the edge in your recovery, preparing yourself the same way you do for game day is essential.
At The Fitness Lab, we can help you put the work in before and after surgery to put yourself in the position to win!
Read full blogShould You Be Wearing Weightlifting Shoes In The Gym?
If you’re an athlete or someone who enjoys copious amounts of exercise, you need to maintain a high fitness level. This requires relying on strong core muscles to stabilize our bodies so that we can perform to the best of our ability. One of the primary exercises to strengthen the core is the squat.
This seems like a pretty typical and easy exercise, but in order to perfect it, athletes must improve their form.
Read full blogHere are 3 Reasons Why You Must Stay Active as You Age
Looking to Stay Healthy for Life? Start by Staying Active!
“You’re only as young as you feel,” or at least that’s how the saying goes.
However, it’s likely more accurate to say that you’re only as young as your health allows you to be. When you see elderly people shuffling along on walkers or refusing to leave their favorite chair, you might assume that you could face the same scenario in your old age.
Read full blogStruggling with chronic joint pain? Find out how physical therapy can help relieve your aches and pains.
Chronic joint pain can be an issue that plagues you weeks and even months. It’s something everyone dreads and when it comes, we often have no clue how to deal with it.
Joints are the structures that form the connections between the bones. Joints provide assistance and support in movement. There are a wide variety of different conditions that can cause chronic joint pain, among them are bursitis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, sprains and strains.
Read full blogAre Headaches Ruining Your Day and Making it Difficult to Get Anything Done? PT Can Help!
So many people think of physical therapy as something to turn to after sustaining a severe injury or a car accident. And sure, while there are plenty of times that physical therapy will be recommended in those instances, this isn’t the only use for this incredibly helpful therapy method.
Physical therapy treatments are designed to help the body function at its peak, and that often means using the core PT strategies like exercise, muscle training and targeted massage to do so, as well as adjustment and at times even acupuncture, to address whatever the primary cause of pain may be—including headaches.
Read full blogFinally Relieve Those Aches in Your Back with Physical Therapy
Most Americans will suffer temporary back pain at some point in their lives. When back pain is not temporary, however, it becomes a major quality of life issue. The good news is that you don’t have to live with back pain permanently.
Taking a proactive approach like working with a physical therapist can help you find back pain relief at long last. Contact our office for more information on how physical therapy can relieve your back pain.
Read full blogReady to Overcome Your Hip and Knee Pains? Give PT a Try
Do your weight-bearing joints feel more like pain-bearing joints these days? If you have a hip or knee that just can’t support your body weight without causing annoying aches or agonizing pains, you may be unable to perform your job, play sports, handle household tasks, or even find a comfortable sitting or sleeping position.
These limitations and frustrations might have you taking potentially risky painkillers or considering joint replacement surgery. Fortunately, many causes of hip and knee pain respond quite well to physical therapy – the natural approach to pain management.
Read full blogThe 5 Most Important Reasons for Stretching
Your body does more work throughout the day than you may even realize. Your organs, joints, and muscles all work together seamlessly so you can function at your optimum level. Because your body works so hard every day, it is important to take time to tend to it. Healthy dieting and exercise are crucial habits to practice, so you can keep your body happy and healthy. Additionally, taking just a few minutes out of your day can have numerous positive effects on your body.
Read full blogKeep Your Joints Safe While Exercising with These 3 Helpful Tips
There is no doubt that exercise is important, but it can definitely take a toll on your joints. The US Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise every week, or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise. It can be difficult to determine how to keep your joints safe during these periods of extensive physical activity, but a physical therapist can help in providing you with proper techniques for remaining healthy and safe during your workouts.
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