Is Golf Considered a Sport?
Given the slow nature of the game of golf, it can often be debated whether golf is a sport. To those who are recently introduced to the game, it can appear like a lazy game that doesn’t require a great…
5 Helpful Tips for Improved Sleep Quality
Now that we have established why sleep is vital to our body's recovery, let's address how to improve the quality of sleep. Here is a list of evidence-based factors that can be changed to improve sleep. 1. Limit Night-Time Blue…
Importance of Sleep to Recovery
The hard work put in while rehabbing an injury or working out, in general, is not the only thing the body needs to produce meaningful change. The human body needs time to recover in order to repair the tissues in…
Why Sitting Too Much Is Bad For Your Health
There are negative effects of sitting! Humans were designed to stand upright. But with COVID-19 forcing many of us to work from home, we are forced to sit for 8+hours/day for work, plus the time spent sitting watching TV/other leisure…
A Common Runners’ Problem: Hip Drop
Among the most common things we see in runners who have knee, hip, low back, and foot pain is known as hip drop. Hip drop is seen when someone is standing on one leg, and their pelvis tilts downwards towards…
Load Vs. Load Capacity – The Key to Preventing Injuries
Attention!! An essential concept for all weekend warriors, those beginning their exercise journey, or those starting new forms of exercise is called Load vs. Load Capacity. This concept helps explain nearly all injuries we see in our clinics. Having basic…
What To Expect During an Initial Evaluation
Have you suddenly found yourself in pain? Or have you been in pain for a while, and don’t know what to do about it? For most cases of musculoskeletal or neuromuscular pain, physical therapy is the place to start! A…
Reduce Thoracic Spine Mobility Restrictions
Working from home, and sitting all day? If you have upper back pain, neck pain, or pain between your shoulder blades, your thoracic spine likely has restricted mobility. Posture and the ergonomics of your work station can have a large…
Quarantine Stress and Diaphragmatic Breathing
These past few months have been stressful times. Almost everyone has been affected in some manner, with all the uncertainty surrounding the virus and community unrest. Stress will not only affect our state of mind but manifest itself in our…
Hip Mobility: An Important Golf Swing Component
Hip mobility is one of the most important components of a successful golf swing and to the longevity of your game. Our hips are anatomically one of the most mobile joints in the body and are intended to be used…