Health Blog Category: Health
5 Common Sports Injuries and How Physical Therapy Can Help
Understanding sports-related injuries and why physical therapy is the answer
Have you recently experienced a sports injury? Is your performance suffering because of persistent pain? Our The Fitness LAB physical therapists have proven results in helping athletes recover after injury and return safely to training and competition!
Millions of children, teenagers, and adults endure sports-related injuries each year. Although serious injuries are rare, some injuries can cause long-term effects if untreated.
Read full blogHow Runners Can Resolve Plantar Fasciitis With Physical Therapy
Are you a runner dealing with a bad case of plantar fasciitis? If you need clarification about resolving it, our The Fitness LAB physical therapists can help. Our sports physical therapists understand that results matter for any runner. We’ll get to the root cause(s) of your issues and get back running pain-free!
Plantar fasciitis is often an excruciating condition that makes walking more than a few steps a struggle and running impossible. It’s common with all types of runners, whether elite or novice and accounts for up to 10 percent of all running injuries yearly.
Read full blogHow Sports Physical Therapy Can Help an ACL Tear
Understanding an ACL tear and how our physical therapists at The Fitness LAB help
It is estimated that about 200,000 ACL injuries are diagnosed in the United States each year. An anterior cruciate ligament tear (ACL tear) is a common injury to the knee that affects athletes such as soccer players, gymnasts, and basketball players. While ACL tears are frequently seen among athletes, people who don’t participate in sports can also experience the injury.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy and Runner’s Knee
What is runner’s knee, and how does physical therapy help?
If you’re experiencing pain around the kneecap that won’t go away or worsens with activity, you may have a common condition called runner’s knee. The condition is used to describe pain in and around the kneecap caused by different injuries or overuse. Runner’s knee can take you out of athletics because of pain, discomfort, and lack in functionality.
Fortunately, at The Fitness LAB in Highlands Ranch, Greenwood Village, Parker, or Rino, CO, our sports therapists know exactly how to treat symptoms and get you back in practice as soon as possible!
Read full blogTry Changing Up Your Workouts for Better Results
Changing Up Your Workout Routine Could Help You Reach Your Goals Faster!
When you repeat the same exercise routine, it’s easy to fall into a rut or reach a plateau. According to Women’s Health, each time you repeat the same routine, your body becomes more accustomed to dealing with that same physical stress.
As a result, you will begin to burn fewer calories. However, there are several things you can do to alter your workout and, in turn, improve your results!
Read full blogHave You Run Into an Injury? Find Relief with PT!
Physical Therapy Can Help Relieve Running Injuries
Running is an excellent way to improve your health and stay fit. Running, unfortunately, is associated with a variety of sports injuries.
If you have sustained a running injury, physical therapy can help. Contact us today to learn more!
What should I know about proper running mechanics?
A recent study published in the National Institutes of Health analyzed the effects of cadence on a runner’s likelihood of sustaining an injury.
Read full blogDid You Know Stretching Could Lead to a Healthier Life?
Improve Your Health by Stretching Each Day!
Can a few simple physical movements significantly improve your overall health, wellness, and quality of life? In the case of stretching, the answer is emphatically yes!
Stretching exercises are a staple of physical therapy for just that reason. You might be interested to discover how many different ways stretching can help you, especially if done correctly.
Here’s a comprehensive guide to 4 different types of stretching and their benefits, in order to ensure you can either avoid – or avoid exacerbating – injuries.
Read full blogPoor Posture Could Lead to Upper-Crossed Syndrome
Does This Sound Like You?
If it feels difficult to stand up straight, if you have shoulder pain after a long day at work, or if you notice you’re developing a hunchback, you may have Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS).
UCS is caused by a muscle imbalance in the head and shoulders, which is common in people who sit at a desk or who do not practice proper posture for the majority of the day.
Read full blogIf You Are in Need of More Physical Activity, Try These 7 Tips
Did you know that 80 percent of the U.S. population falls short of the Physical Activity Guidelines recommended by the Department of Health and Human Services? Millions of Americans are risking serious health consequences simply because they do too much sitting and not enough moving around.
You may not find that information shocking, especially if you’re one of those 80 percent. What really might surprise you, however, is just how easily you can give your daily activity level a dramatic boost.
Read full blogIf Your Shoulder is Bothering You, it Could be From One of These 3 Reasons
The shoulder is an important part of your body for several different sports. It is used to make a free throw, swing a club, serve a tennis ball, or pass a football for the winning touchdown. If your shoulder becomes injured, it could greatly impact your physical performance. Common injuries and conditions (such as frozen shoulder, osteoarthritis, or a rotator cuff tear) can place drastic limits on your life.
Fortunately, physical therapy can help by providing natural and non-invasive pain relief.
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