The feet play a huge role in determining how your body functions. When we perform any kind of weight-bearing activity (e.g. standing, walking, running, jumping, etc.) it is our feet that are in contact with the ground, thus determining how…
The normal frequency of urination is every 2-4 hours (aside from when you’re sleeping). This means on average, you should only be going to the bathroom 8-10 times during the day. The bladder is a muscle that is designed to…
Do you frequently experience pain in the front of your hip? Do you sit for hours at a time throughout the day, whether it be at a desk, on the couch, or in a car? If so, then these exercises…
There are lots of benefits of using resistance bands for exercising. Michele Schultz, PT, DPT shares some of her top benefits for this simple yet versatile exercise equipment. Easy on the joints: Resistance band exercises are very much like traditional weight-bearing exercises…
Are you someone who suffers from low back pain? No matter if you stretch, strengthen, or release, it doesn't seem to get any better? Or maybe it does get better for a little bit but, but after a while, the…
The majority of people who suffer from neck injuries and/or pain will have some type of weakness or dysfunction within the deep neck flexor muscles, the muscles that sit closest to the front of your neck. It is important to know…
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…
There are many benefits of working with a physical therapist. Injury Prevention Injury prevention is undeniably important, and there is no better person than a physical therapist, the movement specialists, to take on this task. A physical therapist will make…
A “hip pointer” can be common in contact sports, especially in football. It is described as “a contusion of the iliac crest and/or greater trochanter of the femur following a direct impact or collision”. Direct contact impact on the hip…
Another successful Thanksgiving: Your stomach is filled with turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie, and you’re lying on the couch in front of a TV running a disappointing Cowboys vs Football Team matchup. But wait! Here’s an opportunity for you…